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Parish Church of St. John the Baptist

JIMENEZ, Misamis Occidental — The Archdiocese of Ozamis has officially announced the reopening and reconsecration of the St. John the Baptist parish church in Jimenez, which had to be closed to the public after a vlogger reportedly spat in a font of holy water at the church.Archbishop Martin Sarmiento Jumoad, D.D., after seeking recommendations from the Archdiocesan Board of Consultors, approved the reopening of the church at 3 p.m. on August 16 — nearly two weeks after it was desecrated.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/8/6/-desecration-cbcp-blasts-vlogger-who-allegedly-spat-on-holy-water-1023">&#x27;Desecration&#x27;: CBCP blasts vlogger who allegedly spat on holy water</a></div>The August 16 ceremony will include the ritual of reconsecration and solemn blessing, in accordance with the Pontificale Romanum, to restore the sacred character of the church. The archbishop also reminded the faithful to preserve reverence, devotion, and the proper use of the church as a sacred place.He directed Rev. Fr. Lagada and Parochial Vicar Rev. Fr. Rommel Rudinas to provide catechesis on the respect due to holy spaces and to promote continuous spiritual renewal in the parish community.Jumoad earlier this month declared that the profanation — or disrespect — of the holy water font had violated the church’s sacred character under Canon Law. <div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/8/5/misamis-occidental-church-temporarily-closes-after-vlogger-spits-on-holy-water-fountain-1621">Misamis Occidental church temporarily closes after vlogger spits on holy water font </a></div>The church had to be closed until proper purification and acts of reparation were completed.Those acts by parishioners have included a Holy Hour spent in prayer, sacramental confession, and other devotions to demonstrate sincere repentance and a commitment to restore the parish’s full liturgical life.

Archbishop Martin Sarmiento Jumoad, D.D. has approved the reopening of the St. John the Baptist parish church in Jimenez, Misamis Occidental at 3 p.m. on August 16.

Archbishop Martin Sarmiento Jumoad, D.D. has approved the reopening of the St. John the Baptist parish church in Jimenez, Misamis Occidental at 3 p.m. on August 16.

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Church where vlogger reportedly spat in holy water to reopen after reconsecration

Francis Ronquillo

Published Aug 14, 2025 01:13 PM PHT

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