Cebu, Philippines – February 2024 – The evening of 4 February was filled with music and singing in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes, in view of her feast commemorated on 11February. Nine different parish choirs and musical groups performed a Marian repertoire in her honour. The Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in Cebu is known for its strong musical culture and has trained many artists and musicians for the local Church and the city. The current parish priest, Fr Lamberto Paradiang Jr, taking up the legacy of the musical work begun by the late Fr Jose Bosch, continues to emphasise the importance of music as one of the most powerful expressions of devotion. In his "goodnight", Fr Paradiang thanked everyone for their service in the parish and encouraged musicians to use their talents to spread devotion to Mary.