Borongan diocese seeks assistance to restore fire-hit seminary

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Borongan diocese seeks financial assistance to restore fire-hit seminary

/ 12:48 PM November 21, 2024

Borongan diocese seeks financial assistance to restore fire-hit seminary

Roman Catholic Diocese of Borongan | PHOTO: Official Facebook page of the Diocese of Borongan

TACLOBAN CITY — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Borongan in Eastern Samar has appealed for donations to restore parts of the Seminario de Jesus Nazareno, a minor seminary that was damaged significantly in a fire last July.

The fire, which broke out on July 28, 2024, caused damage of about P35 million.

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The blaze, reportedly caused by an unattended lit incense, destroyed critical parts of the seminary, including its chapel, classrooms, social hall, and lobby.

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The seminary, a cornerstone of priestly formation in the diocese since its establishment in 1965, currently houses 108 junior high school seminarians.

Demolition of the building’s irreparable sections has begun, but lack of funds has slowed progress.

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The diocese has urged the faithful and potential benefactors to contribute to the restoration efforts to expedite the rebuilding process.

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Over the years, the Seminario de Jesus Nazareno has produced numerous priests for the diocese, cementing its importance as a hub for spiritual and educational formation.

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Restoring the seminary, the diocese said, is not only about rebuilding physical structures but also preserving its legacy of faith and service.

Donations to support the seminary’s restoration can be made through official diocesan channels. For inquiries and updates, the diocese encourages the public to contact its office directly.

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