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Redemptorist Church (Our Mother of Perpetual Help)

A Romanesque parish church in Cebu City famous for its heavily attended Wednesday novena, held continuously since 1946.

About Redemptorist Church (Our Mother of Perpetual Help)

The Redemptorist Church, formally the Parish of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, is one of Cebu City's most visited churches thanks to its famous Wednesday novena, a devotion the Redemptorist missionaries introduced in the Philippines in September 1946. The Romanesque-style church, completed and inaugurated in June 1950, features twin bell towers and sits along R. Aboitiz Street near Gen. Maxilom (Mango) Avenue. Every Wednesday, the novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help is recited eleven times over the course of the day, drawing crowds comparable to Sunday Mass and making the church one of the busiest in the city on that single day of the week. Outside novena hours, it functions as a regular parish with a full daily Mass schedule. The Redemptorists first arrived in the Philippines in the early 20th century and established their Cebu community shortly after, making this church part of a broader network of Redemptorist devotion centers across the country, of which the Cebu novena remains one of the earliest and most enduring.

What makes it worth it

Highlights

Famous Wednesday novena tradition since 1946
Romanesque architecture with twin bell towers
Completed and inaugurated in 1950
One of Cebu's busiest weekly devotions
Active Redemptorist parish
Near Gen. Maxilom (Mango) Avenue

Tips for visitors

1 Expect heavy crowds and traffic around the church on Wednesdays during novena hours. Arrive early for a seat if attending a specific novena session. Dress modestly, as with any active parish. Location approximate — confirm on arrival.

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How to get there

From Ayala Center or SM City Cebu, take a taxi or Grab to R. Aboitiz Street near Gen. Maxilom Avenue (10-15 minutes).

Before you go

Frequently asked

How much is the entrance fee at Redemptorist Church (Our Mother of Perpetual Help)?

Entry to Redemptorist Church (Our Mother of Perpetual Help) is free.

What are the opening hours at Redemptorist Church (Our Mother of Perpetual Help)?

Redemptorist Church (Our Mother of Perpetual Help) is open early morning to evening daily; novena held every Wednesday.

When is the best time to visit Redemptorist Church (Our Mother of Perpetual Help)?

The best time to visit Redemptorist Church (Our Mother of Perpetual Help) is any day for Mass; Wednesday for the novena tradition.

How long should you spend at Redemptorist Church (Our Mother of Perpetual Help)?

Allow 30-45 minutes for a visit to Redemptorist Church (Our Mother of Perpetual Help).

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