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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763339136031cropped-viber_image_2025-11-17_06-36-21.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The 161-year old San Juan Nepomuceno Parish in San Remigio, Northern Cebu will no longer be used after engineers found the structure unsafe following the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Cebu on September 30. Courtesy: San Juan Nepomuceno Church via Annie Perez</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>CEBU CITY — The 161-year old San Juan Nepomuceno Parish in San Remigio, Northern Cebu will no longer be used after engineers found the structure unsafe following the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Cebu on September 30.</p><p>The parish issued an official statement stating that the structure sustained severe damage from the quake.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/10/1/restoration-eyed-after-century-old-church-in-cebu-partially-collapses-1252">Restoration eyed after century-old church in Cebu partially collapses due to quake</a></div><p>“After careful study, thorough inspections, and prayerful deliberation with heritage specialists, engineers, and our Parish officials, it has been concluded that repairing the church is no longer viable,” part of the statement read.</p><p>The Mines and Geosciences Bureau also confirmed the presence of sinkholes and cavities beneath the flooring of the church.</p><p>“We have deep concerns that threaten the safety of every faithful who enters its doors,” added their statement.</p><p>With this development, the Archdiocese of Cebu will abandon the old church and build a new one that is “stronger, safer and firmly founded for future generations.”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>&#x27;GRIEF AND HOPE&#x27;</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763339510208cropped-photo-collage.png.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The 161-year old San Juan Nepomuceno Parish in San Remigio, Northern Cebu will no longer be used after engineers found the structure unsafe following the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Cebu on September 30. Courtesy: San Juan Nepomuceno Church via Annie Perez</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>“This decision was not made lightly. We understand the deep emotional bond our community shares with this sacred edifice. Every stone, every pew, every echo of prayer within its walls carries the stories and sacrifices of the San Remigiohanon faithful,” they further wrote.</p><p>The officials of the church urge every goer to remember the memories of the structure as well as its legacy.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people-culture-events/2025/10/6/cebu-earthquake-damages-5-heritage-churches-dot-2129">Cebu earthquake damages 5 heritage churches: DOT</a></div><p>As works for the new church begins in the next weeks, church has described the situation as a moment of “grief and hope” while asking for prayers.</p><p>The San Juan Nepomuceno Parish Church was originally built in the early 17th century.</p><p>The church was dedicated to San Juan Nepomuceno or Saint John Nepomuk who was a Bohemian priest and martyr who is known for his strong defense of the sacrament of confession.</p><p>Saint John Nepomuk is the patron saint of confessors.</p><p>Several other churches also suffered devastation after the earthquake that hit Cebu on September.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9XulHUAnmns?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/paAF3aGKh0I?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>The 161-year old San Juan Nepomuceno Parish in San Remigio, Northern Cebu will no longer be used after engineers found the structure unsafe following the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Cebu on September 30.</p>

The 161-year old San Juan Nepomuceno Parish in San Remigio, Northern Cebu will no longer be used after engineers found the structure unsafe following the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Cebu on September 30.

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161-year old church in Cebu 'unrepairable' after quake, to be abandoned

Annie Perez

Published Nov 17, 2025 08:32 AM PHT

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