St. Augustine Church is a Roman Catholic church and an Important Cultural Property located in Panglao, Bohol, Philippines. It is commonly referred to as Panglao Church.
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History
Panglao appeared in historical records for the first time in 1612, yet the date of its founding is unclear because of the uncertainty surrounding its status either as the origin or a part of the nearby town of Dauis.
Its church became a parish in 1803. The stone church was built by the Augustinian Recollects beginning in 1894, but its construction was stopped because of the Philippine Revolution. Church-building resumed in 1912.
It was consecrated on August 31, 1924 by Most Reverend Juan Gorordo, Bishop of Cebu. The facade was built by Fr. Quiterio Sarigumba in 1925. The paintings in the ceiling were accomplished around 1920s and 1930s.
The church suffered damages during an earthquake on October 15, 2013. The National Museum of the Philippines undertook restoration completed on December 13, 2017.
Heritage
The National Museum of the Philippines declared Panglao church complex an Important Cultural Property on August 29, 2011. The complex includes the parish church, the Escuelas de Niños and Niñas, archway, mortuary chapel, plaza, and municipio.
Architecture
The initials PQS refers to Padre Quitero Sarigumba, the church builder, is seen in the pediment. Through the round hollow of the pediment a clock is installed. There are decorative elements such as crockets, corbels, and dentils that can be found as well. The portico is supported by Corinthian columns. The quadrangular bell tower is built in the epistle side.
Celebration
The feast day of St. Augustine is August 28.
Services
The parish office is open from 8:00 in the morning until 5:00 in the afternoon daily. On Sundays, it is open until 12:00 noon only.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of St. Augustine Church in Panglao, Bohol from May 5, 2025 to May 11, 2025. Please reach out to the church for an updated schedule. Additionally, you may also want to view mass schedules of churches in Panglao.
Monday
- 6:30-7:30 AM
Tuesday
- 6:30-7:30 AM
Wednesday
- 5:00-6:00 PM
Thursday
- 6:30-7:30 AM
Friday
- 5:00-6:00 PM
Saturday
- 6:30-7:30 AM
- 5:00-6:00 PM (Anticipated Mass)
Sunday
- 6:30-7:30 AM
- 8:30-9:30 AM
- 5:00-6:00 PM (English)
Church information
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | St. Augustine Church in Panglao, Bohol |
| Address | Bingag, Panglao, Bohol 6340 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Contact | 0918 533 4614 |
| saintaugustineparishpanglao@gmail.com | |
| www.facebook.com | |
| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Status | Parish |
| Declared as parish | 1803 |
| Age as parish | 222 years |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu |
| Diocese | Diocese of Tagbilaran |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of the Assumption of Our Lady |
| Feast day | August 28 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage | Important Cultural Property |
| Completed | 1925 |
| Age since completed | 100 years |
| Consecrated | August 31, 1924 |
Nearby Churches
- Assumption of Our Lady Church in Dauis, Bohol
- La Purisima Concepcion de la Virgen Maria Church in Baclayon, Bohol
- Nuestra Senora De La Paz Y Buen Viaje Church in Songculan, Dauis, Bohol
- Nuestra Señora Del Villar Church in Corella, Bohol
References
- St. Augustine Church. Panglao Tourism. Municipality of Panglao. Retrieved November 21, 2023
- Treasures of Bohol: Panglao Church Complex. National Museum of the Philippines. April 20, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2023
- Ferdinand Patinio. 21 churches damaged in 2013 Bohol quake restored. Philippine News Agency. October 15, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2023
- Panglao Parish Church. National Museum of the Philippines – Bohol. August 28, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2023