 It was found intact after the war and was transferred to the chapel of the University of Santo Tomas and later moved to Sta.Teresita Chapel in Mayon Street, Quezon City.The Capuchins were able to obtain official authorization from the government on February 9, 1946 to the restore the church of Lourdes but decided to build a bigger church on an acquired 10,500 square meter lot located in Retiro Street, Quezon City.