MANILA: The Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno, commonly known as Quiapo Church, has welcomed a new parish priest, as announced by the Archdiocese of Manila on Wednesday.

According to Philippines News Agency, Fr. Isidro Marinay, the Manila Archdiocese Chancellor, issued Circular No. 2025-06, confirming the appointment of Fr. Ramon Jade Licuanan as the head of the minor basilica, effective next month. Fr. Licuanan will take over the position from Fr. Rufino ‘Jun’ Sescon Jr., who has been appointed as the new bishop of the Diocese of Balanga.

Before this new role, Fr. Licuanan served as the parish priest of the San Felipe Neri Parish in Mandaluyong City. His responsibilities also include being the Executive Secretary of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines – Episcopal Commission on Youth and serving as Commissioner of the Manila Archdiocese – Commission on Youth.