Naga city: The Parish Church of San Francisco de Asis in Naga City will remain closed until Wednesday, as ordered by the Archdiocese of Caceres after the tragic death of an individual within its premises Sunday evening.

According to Philippines News Agency, Caceres Archdiocese Chancellor Fr. Darius Romualdo stated that the closure of the parish church is mandated by Canons 1211-1212 of the Code of Canon Law. "The Parish Church of San Francisco de Asis will remain closed until July 2, 2025, to allow for a period of prayerful mourning and reparation. During this time, public liturgical celebrations will be suspended," he said in a statement issued on Monday.

"The Rite of Reparation and Healing will be held on the evening of July 2, 2025, to restore the church's sacred character and offer communal healing." The archdiocese has also expressed sympathy and offered prayers and compassion to the bereaved family.

"In these moments of sorrow and uncertainty, the Church offers not judgment, but the hope of Christ's mercy, who came to bind up the wounded and heal the brokenhearted," Romualdo said. "We ask for prudence and sobriety, especially on social media."

At the same time, the official of the Caceres archdiocese announced that they are offering the services of licensed psychologists and trained pastoral counselors to everyone in the community. "(This is) to provide debriefing, trauma support, and spiritual accompaniment to the immediate family of the deceased; parishioners, who witnessed or were affected by the incident; as well as the clergy, staff, and volunteers at the parish," he said.

The archdiocese added in its media release that it is in close coordination with the authorities regarding the incident.