The Quezon City Government on Sunday unveiled seven suggested routes to guide the faithful in observing Visita Iglesia 2025.
A Holy Week tradition, Visita Iglesia is a Lenten pilgrimage in which Catholics visit seven churches to pray and reflect. Some choose to visit 14 churches, symbolizing the Stations of the Cross.
Typically done in groups, the practice is rooted in the belief that completing the visits may bring about answered prayers.
Here are the recommended routes by the Quezon City government:
Route 1
- Minor Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
- Our Lady of Victories Church
- Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao
- Sacred Heart Parish Shrine
- St. Paul the Apostle Parish
- Heart of Jesus and Mary Parish – West Triangle
- Minor Basilica of San Pedro Bautista
Route 2
- Parish of the Holy Sacrifice
- Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje Parish
- Sta. Maria della Strada Parish
- Holy Cross Parish – Krus na Ligtas
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish – Diliman
- Parish of the Lord of Divine Mercy – Sikatuna
- Sacred Heart Parish Shrine
Route 3
- Real Monasterio de Santa Clara de Manila
- Saint Joseph Shrine (Diocese of Cubao)
- Parish of the Lord of Divine Mercy – Sikatuna
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish – Diliman
- Holy Cross Parish – Krus na Ligtas
- Sta. Maria della Strada Parish
- Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje Parish
Route 4
- Our Lady of Consolation Parish
- San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish
- San Isidro Labrador Parish – Philand Drive
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish – Project 6
- Santuario de San Vicente de Paul: Shrine of the Poor
- Saint Joseph Parish
- The Our Father Parish
Route 5
- San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish
- Our Lady of Consolation Parish
- Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish
- St. Eterne Parish: Shrine of Leaders
- Holy Spirit Parish
- Mabuting Pastol Parish
- Cathedral – Shrine and Parish of the Good Shepherd
Route 6
- St. Benedict Parish
- Jesus of Nazareth Parish
- San Antonio Maria Claret Parish
- St. Peter Parish: Shrine of Leaders
- San Jose, Ang Tagapagtanggol Parish
- Kristong Hari Parish: Shrine of the Youth
- Mabuting Pastol Parish
Route 7
- Minor Basilica of San Pedro Bautista
- National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes
- Santo Domingo Church: National Shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of La Naval de Manila
- Holy Family Parish
- Sto. Niño de Violago Quasi-Parish
- Most Holy Redeemer Parish – Brixton Hill
- Our Lady of Fatima Parish
— DVM, GMA Integrated News
