The facade of the church.

The parish of Minglanilla was created in October 30, 1857 by Cebu Bishop Romualdo Jimeno. The town, which separated from Naga and Talisay in June 26, 1856, was originally called “Buat” until it was renamed by its first Spanish parish priest, Fr. Fernando Sanchez, from an obscure place in Spain.

A low structure of coral stone beside the church, now used as a prayer room.