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This is my second post about the Blessed Virgin Mary (The Immaculate Concepcion) of Cotta after eleven (11) years.

Fr. Jinny Villamor, as new manager of DXDD, is organizing and leading all efforts and preparation for the radio, cable/tv and internet broadcast of the arrival of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Cotta in Ozamiz on Dec. 8, 2017 for all ozamiznons, misamisnons and devotees in the country and to the world to watch this special and historical event. The coverage will include the caravan from the airport to the church in Gango - Cathedral, mass at the Cathedral and Cotta, night procession from Cotta to the Cathedral and other scheduled religious activities.


Icceans based in Manila and abroad are also helping and supporting Fr. Jinny in his efforts to put all things needed in place. In his own words - God will provide.

The miraculous image of the Immaculate Conception of Cotta, Ozamiz City is a 262 years old statue made of wood from Mexico,  brought to the town (formerly Misamis) in 1756, was stolen in 1975, and then lately found being auctioned for sale at the Manila Peninsula Hotel after more than 42 years.

The Blessed Virgin in this picture is so beautiful, historical and in fact miraculous.

The Blessed Virgin is scheduled to return to Ozamiz on December 8, 2017 where thousands of devotees are waiting to witness and welcome the Blessed Virgin back home.

As Jesus Christ promised and said - He will return.

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