I noticed that many people are interested with the Pink Sisters of Tagaytay City. Many of the visitors on my post, A Visit to Pink Sisters' Convent, asked about the mass schedules, contact information, address and even about the requirements for being a Pink Sister.
I made this post to serve as a FAQ page for those who are looking for information about the Pink Sisters in Tagaytay City.
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A Little Information about the Pink Sisters
The Pink Sisters are officially known as the Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters. Their community was established by St. Arnold Janssen together with Mother Maria Michael and Blessed Maria Virgo on 1896 in Holland.* They are fondly called as the Pink Sisters because of their rose-colored habit, which they wear to honor the Holy Spirit.
The Pink Sisters first came to the Philippines via the invitation Bishop Alfredo Versoza, who is considered as the first Filipino bishop of Lipa.** “10 pioneer sisters, 5 Germans and 5 Americans from Philadelphia, arrived in Manila in 1923.”*** They stayed in the convent of the “Blue Sisters” (Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit), who are their “sister order”, before going to their convent in Lipa, Batangas.
The hot and humid weather of Batangas didn't suit the Pink Sisters and many of them got sick. Because of this, the Pink Sisters were transferred to Baguio City. Their convent in the Summer Capital of the Philippines is now one of the many convents of the Pink Sisters in the country.
Other Convents of the Pink Sisters
The Convent of Divine Mercy in Tagaytay is only one of 6 convents of Pink Sisters in the Philippines. So, if you are seeking for prayers from the Pink Sisters for your spiritual and temporal needs then you might not need to go to Tagaytay.
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| Pink Sisters' convent in Davao City (Source: Pink Sisters' website). |
You can find Pink Sisters' convents in Baguio City, Quezon City, Mandaue City, Davao City, and Kalibo (Aklan). You can see the complete address of the convents at the Pink Sisters' website.
Pink Sisters' Tagaytay Convent Contact Info
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| Divine Mercy Convent. |
For those who want to send letters or packages to the Pink Sisters in Tagaytay, you can use this address:
P.O. Box # 08, Holy Spirit Drive,
Brgy. Maitim 2nd, East
4120 Tagaytay City
Unfortunately, the telephone number shown on the Pink Sisters website is wrong according to some commenters to my previous blog post. Other telephone numbers that I found in the Internet were also said to be wrong. It is possible that the sisters had their telephone line cut off. So, if you intend to communicate with the Pink Sisters it is better for you to drop by their convent and talk to them personally.
How to Go to Pink Sisters' Convent in Tagaytay
Going to the Divine Mercy Convent is easy and it is just around 300 meters from the E. Aguinaldo Highway at the end of Holy Spirit Drive, which in Bing Map is named as Arnoldus Road.
If you are driving from the north, just follow E. Aguinaldo Highway until you see the signage of the Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters to your left. Turn left to Holy Spirit Drive until you reach the convent at the end of the road.
Those who are commuting from Manila or other Cavite provinces located north of Tagaytay should board a bus going to Tagaytay or Nasugbu. Go down at the place where you saw the signage of Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters located to your left. Just walk along the Holy Spirit Drive until you reach the convent at the end of the road.
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| The gate of Divine Mercy Convent. |
Take note that buses, trucks, coasters, jeeps, tricycles and motorcycles are not allowed inside the convent grounds.
Things to Do Inside Pink Sisters' Convent
One thing to keep in mind when entering the Pink Sisters' Convent in Tagaytay is that it is a holy place. The sisters live a life of silence and contemplation and it is disrespectful if you are noisy or cause disturbance. You should also wear modest clothing.
The Divine Mercy Convent is not a park so don't act like a tourist in this place. With these reminders said, here are the things that you can do once you're inside Pink Sisters' Convent.
1. Pray
Silence fosters prayer and allow us to meditate deeply. The Divine Mercy Convent is a good place for prayer. Another plus is that you are praying in front of the Most Holy Eucharist. Thus, you are praying directly to Jesus Christ when you pray inside this convent.
Another reason why many people flock to Pink Sisters' convent is that many people say that their prayers were answered after they prayed with the Pink Sisters. One commenter on my previous post said that his petitions were answered after going to a mass in the Divine Mercy Convent.
2. Attend Mass
Divine Mercy Convent has daily masses and Sunday masses. Here is the of the masses according to Pink Sisters' website****:
Daily masses: 6:30 a.m.
Daily vespers or benediction: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday mass: 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (with Vespers)
First Saturday mass: 4:15 p.m
3. Buy Yummy Treats
Anney, a fellow blogger, commented that Pink Sisters make delicious cookies. My brother also said that their buko pie is also delicious. I failed to buy those yummy treats when I visited their convent. :-(
If you're going to the Pink Sisters' convent in Tagaytay, I suggest that you buy some of their yummy treats. You will definitely enjoy eating it while you support the sisters financially.
4. Give Your Prayer Intentions
One of thing that I did when I visited the Pink Sisters' convent is to leave my prayer petitions to them. I believe that the sisters were praying for my intentions in front of the Holy Eucharist.
There are papers and pens that are ready to be used by visitors who want to commend their intentions to the sisters. Just write your prayer intentions and drop it to the designated drop boxes.
So, I think that I already provided most of the questions that are being asked about the Pink Sisters' convent in Tagaytay. Hope I helped you with the information I posted here. Please don't hesitate to leave a comment if you still have questions.
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Information for these post was gathered from the following websites:
*Wikipedia article about Saint Arnold Janssen and Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters.
***Hecho Ayer
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lage daw nila binibisita yan
napakaunusual nung uot nila nu
Hindi naman unusual yung suot nila MeCoy. Normal na suot yan ng mga madre. Why don't you visit them one time for prayers and meditations?
DeleteThanks for the info. We have the Carmelite Sisters here but they're in Kuching, not in Sibu where I live.
ReplyDeleteAwww...to far away? Well, that is not surprising because Malaysia is an Islamic country.
DeleteNakakatuwang malaman na may convent sila from Luzon, Visayas at Mindanao :)
ReplyDeleteVery good place toh to meditate and contemplate lalo na this coming Holy Week.
Yes indeed. Maganda pumunta dito para sa matahimik na pagmumuni-muni.
Deletemalapit ang Tagaytay sa amin ... sana mabisita ko ito... also the Kamay ni Hesus in Lucban and meet Father Faller ^_^
ReplyDeleteKaya mo na ngang puntahan ang mga Pink Sisters kasi nga sa Tagaytay sila. Yung sa Lucban naman ay malayo ang ibabyahe mo.
Deletenkpunta na kmi ng family ko sa kamay ni hesus in lucban quezon and sa regina rica sa tanay rizal..both are beautiful places to visit..
DeleteWe use to visit a convent to offer prayers here in our own place. I know how fulfilling it is to attend the holy Eucharist with the mongha...:) God bless you, sir and may your prayers be answered abundantly...:)
ReplyDeletexx!
Thank you very much Xoxo. Good bless you too. :-)
DeleteI'm a Catholic but I also didn't know about this. There are so many thing about Catholicism that I have to learn and read about so it is OK if you don't know about these things either.
ReplyDeleteThank you for dropping by my blog. God bless Wrey Swift.
Love the post. I've always had a hard time locating information (especially the mass schedules) there.
ReplyDeleteI love that place. It's just so serene and peaceful there. We were actually just there lasy Feb 2 during the Madir's birthday. Didn't know they sold baked goods din a. Will try to buy some next time. =)
Thank you for your compliment Ate Tin.
DeleteYeah. They sell baked goods and many people say that it really tastes good. That's why I want to buy some when I go back to the Pink Sisters' Convent.
Do you in anyway know their schedule this holy week? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSorry. I don't know their schedule.
Deletei just want to ask if open sila bukas..my friends and i plan to visit the pink sister.
Deleteeveryday open sila dahil may mass ng 6:30 ng umaga araw araw.first time ko lng nagpunta at umatend ng misa at un natupad agad ang aking panalangin ko ng di inaasahan..
ReplyDeleteWow. You are truly blessed because your prayers were answered. :-)
Deletepanu po ba maging isa sa pink sisters ??
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, you need to have a calling for the religious life. Once you recognize you have the vocation, it is wise to have a spiritual director (a priest, a religious sister or a spiritual friend). The spiritual director will guide you/ lead you to the right path. Then, you also have to have a habit of prayer...Remember, their life is centered in prayer. You may also wish to see the Mother Superior or the Vocation Directress of the Pink Sisters. From there, you'll find out "kung pano ka maging isa sa kanila."
DeleteDISCERNMENT is vital! God calls each of us to do a specific mission. I'll be praying for your good intentions.
Thank you for answering the query. :-)
Deletehi everyday open po ba ang convent nila? Gusto ko po sana umattend ng mass.
ReplyDeleteEveryday pong open ang simbahan ng Pink Sisters' Convent. You can attend mass there any day you want.
Delete..i hope someday i'll become one of them..
ReplyDeletePlease pray well and ask guidance from a spiritual director para magabayan ka po pagdedesisyon sa iyong magiging bokasyon.
DeleteHi ask ko lang po if allow to bring foods inside? We're planning to go to Picnic Grove after attending the mass and commute lang kami so we need to bring the food with us and also do they have dress code for visitors?
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
Food is allowed inside as long as you will not eat them inside the premises of the convent.
DeleteYes, there is a dress code. People who are going to convent should dress modestly. Dress with plunging necklines, shorts, sando, mid-rib, spaghetti strap and similar clothing are not allowed in the convent.
Hi everyone! Would you guys know if pwede magpa-bless ng car dito? Or any place na pwede magpabless ng car sa tagaytay. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteConvent kasi itong sa Pink Sisters so baka hindi ka makapag-bless ng car dito. Hanap ka na lang ng simbahan sa Tagaytay na may pari. Subukan mo sa Our Lady of Lourdes Parish sa Tagaytay.
DeleteMaari PO ba magpa prenup photoshoot around the church?
ReplyDeleteHindi ko po alam. Mabuti po na Pink Sisters na lang ang tanungin ninyo.
DeleteMeron po ba silang dress code? Slippers, ahorts?
ReplyDeleteYes. Visitors of the Pink Sister's Church in Tagaytay should dress modestly. Hindi po pwede yung shorts, plunging necklines, mini-skirt, tsinelas, etc.
Deletegusto kong pumunta dito.. nung nabasa ko yung blog mo naging mas lalo akong nging interesado na makarating diyan..
ReplyDeleteI do hope na makarating ka dito.
DeleteJust last Monday, i went to the Pink Sisters Convent for some soul-searching and prayer. a friend of mine have been telling me about how beautiful and serene the place is. i also didnt forget to write down my intentions (with my faith of them interceding through their payers). and just a few minutes ago, one of my prayers have been answered ... praise God! i never loose faith coz i know there is always an answer. and to think that this is the first time that i visited the place ... i know its not gonna be the last. i would definitely go back there, the travel is worth it. Thank u Lord!
ReplyDeleteWow! Good for you. Hope you have more blessings to come through the prayers of the Pink Sisters. God bless you.
Deleteyes is it true i was there yesterday and leave my wishes for my brother and to his family after hours he called and said that he got interviewed from a job haunting overseas.. Praise You Almighty God for Your undying mercy upon us..
ReplyDeleteAnother prayer answered. :-) I'm amazed with the Pink Sisters.
Deletehi..ang ganda naman ng blog mu. me and my sister were planning to there this week may be monday or tuesday.. ask ko lang po ung sandals ba pwede sa loob? and 1st tym kasi namin mag kapatid na pupunta doon.. so super puzzle samin qng anung meron sa loob.. san po babanda dun ung may pen and paper na pwede ka mag sulat ng prayers mo.. and 6:30 po ung mass pag weekdays po db.. thanks
ReplyDeleteSalamat sa compliments. :-)
DeleteThe chapel of the pink sisters in Tagaytay is like the regular chapels so pwedeng ipasok ang sandals at sapatos sa loob. Ang makikita mo lang na kakaiba ay yung grills na nagbakod sa mga pink sisters from the outside world. Other than that ay katulad na ang chapel nila ng regular chapels.
Sa labas, sa left side mo makikita yung pen and paper para sa prayer intentions at donations. Kung di mo mahanap ay magtanong na lang kayo sa guard.
Tama po kayo. 6:30 AM po yung daily mass.
"6:30 AM po yung daily mass" just to make sure, kasama po ba dito ang Saturdays o weekdays lang?
DeleteYes, 6:30 AM yung Holy Mass sa Sabado maliban na lang kapag first Saturday of the month the Holy Mass and Holy Hour is at 4:15 PM.
DeletePINK SISTER wow! I saw this with a friend who went there with her Bf and I was like ahhhh and promise to visit the place. I am in love with churches just so you know. Question Sir, is it open anytime of the day especially Sunday? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI am happy to meet another "church lover" :-)
DeleteThe Pink Sisters' Chapel is open everyday (including Sundays). Check the Mass Schedules that I posted in this article.
Hi! We are going to Pink Sisters Convent sa Tagaytay on Saturday. This will be part of our vacation tour. Ask ko lng di ba talaga kame makakapasok if nakashorts and slippers? We have other places to go kasi aside from the convent and we dont wanna change na sana what we are planning to wear. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteDepende po yan sa guard. Kung strict yung gwardya then baka nga di kayo papasukin. I suggest na mag pants na lang kayo para sigurado.
Deletethanks for all the info that i have gathered thru ur post, such informative, wish that i can join the upcoming recollection of AP's, thanks, kudos ' ur sister in CHRIST, leticia ortega intia
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Ma'am Leticia.
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