Case Study 1: Where Did the First Catholic Mass Take Place in the

Philippines?

Group 5
Gunio, Romelyn
Domingo, Jhetzon
Hermoso, Paul Adrian
Matuto, Anton Kyle
Mento, Jason Vincent
Montalbo, Gel “Roem”

October ,2019
Purpose:
The purpose of this Case Study is to determine the site or location of the first catholic mass in the Philippines.
To better show the data and description of a casual investigation about the problem.
Scope:
The main focus of this case study was to determine the site of the first catholic mass in the Philippines. The study
will be using primary sources that will serve as evidence to the efficiency of conclusion.
Introduction

Butuan has long been believed as the site of the first Mass. In fact, this has been the case for three
centuries, culminating in the erection of a monument in 1872 near Agusan River, which
commemorates the expedition's arrival and celebration of Mass on 8 April 1521. The Butuan claim has
been based on a rather elementary reading of primary sources from the event.

Toward the end of the nineteenth century and the start of the twentieth century, together with the
increasing scholarship on the history of the Philippines, which brought to light more considerations in
going against the more accepted interpretation of the first Mass in the Philippines, made both by
Spanish and Filipino scholars.
Problem

Butuan has long been believed as the site of the first Mass. In fact, this has been the case for three
centuries, culminating in the erection of a monument in 1872 near Agusan River, which
commemorates the expedition's arrival and celebration of Mass on 8 April 1521. The Butuan claim
has been based on a rather elementary reading of primary sources from the event.

Toward the end of the nineteenth century and the start of the twentieth century, together with the
increasing scholarship on the history of the Philippines, which brought to light more considerations in
going against the more accepted interpretation of the first Mass in the Philippines, made both by
Spanish and Filipino scholars.