Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz
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The Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz is a church in Lower Manhattan, 378 Broome St. designated for the Filipino Apostolate of the Archdiocese of New York following its designation on June 15, 2005 as the official "Church of Filipinos" by Archdiocese of New York Edward Cardinal Egan. It is attached to the Philippine Pastoral Center of the Filipino Apostolate. The Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz officially opened September 1 2005.
The Filipino Apostolate is in charge of the Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz and the Philippine Pastoral Center. The Filipino Apostolate itself is a program of the Archdiocese of New York. It was established by the late Cardinal John O'Connor in 1995. Father Erno Diaz was appointed first archdiocesan coordinator.
Though not a parish church, Cardinal Egan has authorized the Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz to offer "all of the Sacraments of the Church, with the exception of the Sacrament of Confirmation" unless "a Bishop confers the Sacrament of Confirmation." Thus, Sunday Masses, Filipino-style weddings, baptisms, and funerals are scheduled in the Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz. Although, the Cardinal has designated the Chapel of San Lorenzo for the Filipino community and has authorized only Filipino liturgies in the Chapel, nevertheless, everybody, regardless of ethnicity, are welcome to attend the services or to participate in the events held in the Chapel or the Pastoral Center.
