10 Questions
Where was the location of the country’s first Catholic mass?
Limasawa
What does the word 'Massawa' mean in 181 of the Philippine languages?
Bright light and clear crystal
Who asserted that the first mass took place at Limasawa?
Dr. Samuel K. Tan
Who identified the site of the first Christian mass in Butuan as Masao?
Sonia Zaide
Who submitted a bill to the Congress contesting that Butuan was the site of the first mass?
Congressman Ching Plaza
What was the fundamental issue in the controversy raging in the Philippines during the Cavite Mutiny?
The status and ownership of certain curacies in the archbishops of Manila
During which time did the Spanish Liberals take over the reins of power in Spain?
Following the overthrow of Queen Isabel II
What was Archbishop Sta. Justa's radical departure from the long-established policy?
Allowing Filipino secular priests to take over parochial affairs
What was the significance of Archbishop Sta. Justa's actuation to many people at the time?
It was a radical departure from the long-established policy in the administration of parishes
In what century did the beginning of the controversy over the status and ownership of certain curacies in the archbishops of Manila take place?
Last quarter of the 18th century (1767-1776)
Study Notes
The Controversy Over the First Catholic Mass
- The location of the country's first Catholic mass is a topic of debate.
Etymology of Massawa
- The word "Massawa" means "mass" in one of the 181 Philippine languages.
Claimants of the First Mass
- Limasawa was asserted as the site of the first mass by certain individuals.
Alternative Claims
- Masao was identified as the site of the first Christian mass in Butuan.
Congressional Intervention
- A bill was submitted to the Congress contesting that Butuan was the site of the first mass.
Cavite Mutiny
- The fundamental issue in the controversy raging in the Philippines during the Cavite Mutiny revolved around the first Catholic mass.
Spanish Liberals in Power
- The Spanish Liberals took over the reins of power in Spain during the 19th century.
Archbishop Sta. Justa's Policy Shift
- Archbishop Sta. Justa made a radical departure from the long-established policy, which was significant to many people at the time.
Curacies Controversy
- The controversy over the status and ownership of certain curacies in the archbishops of Manila began in the 19th century.
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