Mauban Church Explained

Mauban Church
Fullname:Saint Bonaventure Parish Church
Coordinates:14.1904°N 121.7309°W
Pushpin Map:Luzon mainland#Philippines
Map Caption:Location in Luzon##Location in the Philippines
Country:Philippines
Location:Mauban, Quezon
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Dedication:Bonaventure
Status:Parish church
Functional Status:Active
Heritage Designation:National Historical Landmark
Designated Date:1939
Architectural Type:Church building
Diocese:Lucena

Saint Bonaventure Parish Church, commonly known as Mauban Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Mauban, Quezon, Philippines. First built in 1647, the church was later demolished and rebuilt in 1773. It was damaged by an 1880 earthquake that hit the town.[1] The present structure was completed in 1891.[2]

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines declared the church a national historical landmark in 1939.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: May 25, 2023 . MAUBAN, Quezon Province – Let's explore its Rocky Eastern Fringes . March 23, 2024 . The Kapampangan Traveller . en.
  2. Web site: July 13, 2011 . A Walking Tour of Mauban (Quezon) – B.L.A.S.T. – Live Life to the Fullest ……… Don't Stay Put . March 23, 2024 . en-US.
  3. Web site: Church of Mauban Registry . March 23, 2024 . en-US.