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Pahuwayan (an Ilonggo word for a resting place) is on Level 2 of the Chapel on the Hill, nestled in the mountainside and facing the statue of Our Lady Regina Rosarii.

Unique in its design and made to last many generations, our Pahuwayan commands a breathtaking view of nature with its trees and hills so close to us as we visit our loved ones. It is in the care of the Dominican Sisters of Regina Rosarii that the serenity and simplicity of the place is realized.

The Chapel of the Women Mystics

The Chapel of the Women Mystics, where daily Mass will be held, reminds us of Christ's Resurrection, the stronghold of the Catholic faith and a symbol of hope for us. St. Catherine of Siena and St. Teresa of Avila stand on both ends of our oval altar. They are women mystics who have been declared Doctors of the Church. The Altar area draws our thoughts to that first Easter morning where Mary Magdalene first preached the good news, “I have seen the Lord. He is truly risen!” At the entrance we are greeted by Martha and Mary, one busy and the other attentively listening. Opposite Martha and Mary sits the anchoress, St Julian of Norwich, who trustingly assures us that "All will be well!" A total of 13 statues of women mystics will surround Pahuwayan.

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Iloy nga tunay, (Real Mother) was painted by internationally acclaimed Filipina artist, Araceli Dans. She is famous for her detailed, real-life depiction of the calado, a hand-embroidered lacework made of jusi and piña fabrics, a trademark of Tita Cheloy's work of art.

The painting of Iloy nga tunay is distinctively Filipino. Our Lady is depicted in a “baro at saya”. The light from above that shines on the rosary made her initially call the Virgin, Ina ng liwanag, Mother of Light. However, when the painting was donated to the Dominican Sisters of Regina Rosarii, the Ilonggo Sisters, called her fittingly as Iloy nga tunay a real mother because of the care she gives to the children under her calado cape. The painting is like the statue of our Lady Regina Rosarii, who also envelopes her beloved pilgrims under her mantle of love.

Temporarily this work of art will be housed at Regina Rosarii Motherhouse chapel. It will be transferred to her permanent home at Regina RICA on the feast of our Lady of Guadalupe, December 12, 2011.

We thank our generous patron for choosing us to be the treasure keeper of this extraordinary painting of our Lady, Iloy nga tunay!

The Dominican Sisters of Regina Rosarii

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Inviting you to be a part of "OCHO"
Organization of Chapel on the Hill Offerers.

 

TRIVIA - " Did you know that the number 8 is "OCHO" in Spanish. It is a special number, an infinite symbol and the birthdate of Our Mama Mary.? " You can be part of OCHO when you give an offering for the building construction of Regina RICA Chapel on the hill. Construction has now started. We can begin by filling up 8 BOTE BOTE para kay Mama Mary. Just empty our wallets or pockets of loose coins at the end of the day and before long, your bottles will be full. You may drop it at Regina Main or offer it during the 11:00 am Sunday mass at Regina RICA,Tanay. There are offerings you can make that will be considered OCHO. Many hands will make the work light and many OCHO "love offerers" will make our chapel on the hill a reality.

 

BE PART OF OCHO! AND BE COUNTED.