San Juan de Sahagun Parish - Archdiocesan Shrine

08/08/2026

STATUS OF ROOF REPLACEMENT

After 11 working days, with our dedicated workers putting in 12 hours of work each day—from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, we are grateful to see the steady progress of our Church Roof Replacement Project.

Every sheet installed and every step completed brings us closer to having a safer, stronger, and more beautiful house of worship for our parish community.

But the work continues, and we still need your help.

We humbly invite our parishioners, friends, and generous benefactors to support this project through your prayers and financial contributions. Every donation, big or small, can make a difference. You may give your donation at the Parish Office.

Together, let us help rebuild and preserve our church not only as a structure, but as a place where our faith, hope, and community continue to grow.

Daghang salamat sa inyong suporta ug pagkamanggihatagon! 🙏❤️

02/08/2026

With grateful hearts, we mark another milestone in the Church Roofing Project – Phase 1 of the Archdiocesan Shrine of San Juan de Sahagun Parish.

Today, we officially received the roofing materials generously sponsored by Carmen Copper Corporation for the renovation of our parish church roof. We extend our sincere gratitude for this invaluable support, which brings us one step closer to providing a safer and more beautiful house of worship for our community.

The turnover was attended by Mr. Christopher John Salcedo, Assistant Vice President of Carmen Copper Corporation; Mr. Joemar Pritos, Community Relations Head; and Mr. Jonerey Gabotero, Community Relations – General Foreman. Joining them were our Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Jesus B. Reyes, together with Rev. Fr. Loreto Jumao-as, Rev. Fr. Filomeno Ybañez, Rev. Fr. Benedicto Ejares, and members of the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC).

Church Roofing Project – Phase 1
• Materials: Sponsored by Carmen Copper Corporation
• Contractor: AlDave General Merchandise
• Labor and Installation Cost: ₱621,978.86

Project Update: We are pleased to share that 25% of the roofing materials have already been installed on the roof of our church. This marks significant progress in the renovation, and we continue to pray for the safe and successful completion of the project.

To everyone who made this project possible, thank you for your generosity, partnership, and unwavering support for our parish. May God continue to bless all who share in this mission of building and strengthening His Church.

“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” — Psalm 127:1

29/07/2026

JULY 29 | MEMORIAL OF STS. MARTHA, LAZARUS, & MARY OF BETHANY

Today we Celebrate the Memorial of the Bethany Siblings one of Jesus’s closest friends, who in their charity served and welcomed Our Lord in their house.

On 5:30 in the afternoon in our Parish, The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be Celebrated in their Honor. And after the Holy Mass, a Solemn Procession will follow.

Sts. Martha, Lazarus, and Mary of Bethany, Pray for us!

11/07/2026

IN PHOTO | In the spirit of synodality and communion, the Vicariate of San Juan de Sahagún successfully conducted the Parish Formators Training at the Archdiocesan Shrine of San Juan de Sahagún Parish.

Gathering from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, parish representatives from St Raphael The Archangel Parish (Aloguinsan), Sta. Monica Parish (Pinamungajan), San Vincente Ferrer Parish (Bato), San Juan de Sahagun Parish (Poblacion), Sta. Cruz Parish (Talavera) and Our Lady of Immaculate Conception (Matab-ang) came together for a meaningful day of formation, reflection, and fellowship as they deepened their commitment to serving the Church and their respective communities.

Anchored on the Archdiocese of Cebu 2034: Journeying Together as a Church Fully Alive pastoral journey, this year’s formation embraced the theme:
2026 Thrust: Listening Church, Hearing God’s Voice and the Cries of His People.”

The gathering served as a reminder that authentic Christian leadership begins with listening—listening to God, to one another, and especially to those whose voices often go unheard. As parish formators, may we continue to become instruments of hope, unity, and renewal, walking together as one Church, inspired by the Holy Spirit and committed to Christ’s mission.

“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” — 1 Samuel 3:10

May the fruits of this formation strengthen every participant to serve with humility, compassion, and unwavering faith as we journey together toward a Church Fully Alive.

09/07/2026

July 8, 1863

Toledo is confirmed as a parish by a decree of the Bishop. Formerly called Jinulauan, it was established by the royal decree on February 24, 1863.

Source: Dr. Resil Mojares, National Artist for Literature, Today in History in Cebu.

Photo from Balaanong Bahandi: Sacred Treasures of the Archdiocese of Cebu, Archdiocese of Cebu.

18/06/2026

𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲

Celebrating 30 years of faithful priestly service of Rev. Fr. Jesus B. Reyes. ✨

With hearts full of gratitude and joy, we celebrate the 30th Sacerdotal Anniversary of Rev. Fr. Jesus B. Reyes. For three decades, your unwavering faith, selfless dedication, and compassionate ministry have been a blessing to countless lives. Thank you for being a shepherd after the heart of Christ, guiding His flock with wisdom, humility, and love.

May the Lord continue to strengthen and bless you with abundant grace, good health, and many more fruitful years in His vineyard. Congratulations on this remarkable milestone!

✨ Happy 30th Sacerdotal Anniversary, Rev. Fr. Jesus B. Reyes! ✨

12/06/2026

𝐈𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 | 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Laughter echoed through familiar streets, tables overflowed with shared meals, and old stories found new life in warm conversations.

The Barrio Fiesta is a celebration of more than tradition, it is a celebration of belonging. It reminds us that the true richness of a community is found in the people who choose, year after year, to gather, serve, and rejoice together.

The memories created, the friendships strengthened, and the spirit of togetherness continues to define our barrio is beyond celebration but a testament to the enduring connections that make our barrio not just a place, but a home.

Because home is not just a place, it is the people who make every celebration meaningful.

12/06/2026

𝟏𝟔𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐧

Gathered around one altar and united in one spirit, we celebrated the Holy Mass, the heart of our fiesta and the source from which our joy flows. The mass was presided by Most Rev. Alberto "Abet" S. Uy, D.D., Archbishop of Cebu.

Amidst the festivities, we are reminded that every blessing finds its true meaning in thanksgiving. May this Eucharistic celebration continue to nourish our souls and inspire us to become instruments of God's love in our homes and communities.

"Ang tinuod nga kasaulogan nagsugod sa mapasalamatong kasingkasing.”

12/06/2026

ATONG IAMPO ATONG KAPARIAN | “Ang mga pari unta mahimong modelo sa kahiusahan ug kalinaw diha sa katilingban. We need it this time. Kanang tawo nga maka-inspire. Dili makabahin. Makadasig ug makahiusa.

Usahay mabalisa ko kon makadungog ko og storya nga ang usa ka katilingban nagubot, nagkabahin-bahin, tungod sa ilang pari. Dili maayo nga hitabo kana. Unta ang pari maoy point and center of unity. Atong iampo atong kaparian.”

— Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy in his homily during the 163rd Fiesta Celebration of the Archdiocesan Shrine of St. John of Sahagun in City of Toledo, Cebu. (12 June 2026)

12/06/2026