Santa Monica Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Mabini, Bohol, Philippines.
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History
Mabini’s existence was charted through varying circumstances that saw the rise as well as demotion of towns. Its lands were formerly part of Alicia, Cabulao (which was once a town but has since been a barangay, see St. Michael the Archangel Church in San Roque), Ubay, and Candijay. Finally, it was organized in 1903 with its center erected in Libas that faces the Cogtong Bay.
Augustinian Recollects sent a priest upon the order of the Bishop of Cebu in 1905, and a church was established in 1914. When the Recollects left in 1937, it was taken over by the secular clergy.
The present-day church was built during the term of Fr. Facundo, Volgañon, OAR.
Architecture
The portico-arcade has a series of overhang structures of connected arches. The main portal is flanked by rectilinear windows, and either side are aisle extensions whose posts are topped with finials.
The facade then rises to an upper register of three sections each of which is pierced by an arch apertures. The pediment contains a rose window of stained glass installation of the patroness, and it rises to a steeple capped with a pyramidal roof and a cross.
Celebration
The feast of St. Monica is May 14.
Services
The parish office is open from 8:00 in the morning until 5:00 in the afternoon daily except Tuesday. On Sunday, it is open between 9:00 in the morning and 12:00 noon.
On Sundays, masses are heard in the following: Abaca Chapel (9:00-10:00 AM), Aguipo Chapel (2:00-3:00 PM), Cabidian Chapel (4:00-5:00 PM).
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of Santa Monica Church in Mabini, Bohol from June 9, 2025 to June 15, 2025. Please reach out to the church for an updated schedule. Additionally, you may also want to view mass schedules of churches in Mabini.
Monday
- 5:00-6:00 PM
Tuesday
- 5:00-6:00 PM
Wednesday
- 5:00-6:00 PM
Thursday
- 5:00-6:00 PM
Friday
- 5:00-6:00 PM
Saturday
- 5:00-6:00 PM
Sunday
- 6:00-7:00 AM
- 8:00-9:00 AM
Church information
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Santa Monica Church in Mabini, Bohol |
| Address | Poblacion, Mabini, Bohol 6313 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Contact | (038) 522-3029, 0946 718 7082 |
| smpmabini@gmail.com | |
| web.facebook.com | |
| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1914 |
| Age | 111 years |
| Status | Parish |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu |
| Diocese | Diocese of Talibon |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of St. Joseph |
| Patron | St. Monica |
| Feast day | May 14 |
Nearby Churches
- San Isidro Church in La Union, Candijay, Bohol
- St. Isidore & Sta. Maria Torribia Church in La Hacienda, Alicia, Bohol
- St. Joachim & St. Anne Parish Church in Alicia, Bohol
- St. Joseph Church in Candijay, Bohol
- St. Joseph Church in Cogtong, Candijay, Bohol
- St. Michael The Archangel Church in San Roque, Mabini, Bohol
References
- The Roman Catholic Diocese of Talibon. Parishes by Vicariates. Retrieved November 28, 2023
- Jose, Regalado Trota (2001). Visita Iglesia Bohol: A Guide to Historic Churches. National Commission on Culture and the Arts. Manila, Philippines. ISBN 9718140166, 978-9718140161. Retrieved November 28, 2023