Churches in Baguio City for Visita Iglesia
As the Holy Week comes, we are given the opportunity to remember the sanctity of the life of Jesus Christ – his passion, death and resurrection.
So as you choose to spend this solemn celebration in Baguio City, we’d like to help you find churches to go to for the observance of the tradition of the Seven Churches Visitation, otherwise known as the Visita Iglesia.
Here’s a list of churches in Baguio you can visit for this season:
Our Lady of Atonement Cathedral
Our Lady of Atonement Cathedral is a historical church, being able to survive the destruction caused by the World War II. It is located at the central business district, making it very accessible to everyone.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE |
Palm Sunday (April 14) Solemn Blessing of Palms is 15 minutes before every Mass at the Cathedral Square. Sunday Mass schedule is every hour starting from 5AM to 7PM. |
Monday in the Holy Week (April 15) Mass Schedule: 6AM, 6:30AM, 7AM, 12:15NN & 5:15PM Confession: 6:30AM to 7:30AM, 4PM to 5PM |
Tuesday in the Holy Week (April 16) Mass Schedule: 6AM, 6:30AM, 7AM, 12:15NN & 5:15PM Confession: 6:30AM to 7:00AM, 4PM to 5PM Chrism Mass: 9AM Stations of the Cross: 4PM |
Wednesday in the Holy Week (April 17) Mass Schedule: 6AM, 6:30AM, 7AM, 12:15NN & 5:15PM Confession: 6:30AM to 7:30AM, 4PM to 5PM Stations of the Cross: 4PM |
Holy Thursday (April 18) Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 5PM Confession: 7PM to 10PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: just after the Mass up to 11PM |
Good Friday (April 19) Stations of the Cross: 10AM at the Cathedral Grounds Seven Last Words: 1PM Celebration of the Lord’s Passion: 3PM Confession: 6PM to 12PM Procession: 6PM Vigil: after the procession up to 12PM |
Holy Saturday (April 20) Confession: 7PM to 9PM Easter Vigil: 7PM |
Easter Sunday (April 21) Salubong: Blessed Mother group: assembly (ABCR) at 4AM Risen Christ group: assembly (Salud Mitra Baranga Hall at 4AM Mass schedule is every hour starting from 5AM to 7PM |
Pink Sister’s Convent and Chapel
The Pink Sisters’ Convent and Chapel is located along Brent Road, Baguio City. It is surrounded by pine trees among others, making the place’s ambiance so peaceful and perfect for meditation.
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish has recently undergone renovation and beautification. It is perfect for people who are planning to go to church and also visit the famous Burnham Park, which is just a few steps from the parish.
St. Joseph the Worker Parish
St. Joseph the Worker Parish is located at the Pacdal Circle area. It is near several tourist spots like Botanical Garden, Wright Park, the Mansion, and Mines View Park, making it a perfect place for families to visit before or even right after going around Baguio City’s attractions.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE |
Palm Sunday (April 14) Regular Sunday Schedule Solemn Blessing of Palms: 6AM |
Holy Monday (April 15) Mass: 6AM |
Holy Tuesday (April 16) Mass: 6AM |
Holy Wednesday (April 17) Mass: 6AM Penitential Rite: 3:30PM Confession: 4PM |
Maundy Thursday (April 18) Commemoration of the Last Supper: 5:30PM Vigil |
Good Friday (April 19) Assembly at Maria Basa: 7AM Stations of the Cross: 7:30AM Seven Last Words: 10AM Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, Veneration of the Cross: 3PM |
Black Saturday (April 20) Easter Vigil: 7:30PM |
Easter Sunday (April 21) Regular Sunday Schedule (6AM Mass is cancelled) |
St. Vincent Ferrer Parish
Situated on top of a small hill, St. Vincent Ferrer Parish is an outstanding beauty. It is just one ride away from the City Proper and is located along Naguilian Road.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE |
Palm Sunday (April 14, 2019) Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion – Blessing of Palms in front of the Church (Rotonda) – Masses: 6AM, 7:30AM, 9AM, 10:30AM, 12NN, 4PM, 5:30PM *Blessing of Palms before every Mass |
Monday in the Holy Week (April 15, 2019) Holy Mass: 6AM, 5:30PM |
Tuesday in the Holy Week (April 16, 2019) Holy Mass: 6AM, 5:30 PM Chrism Mass: 9AM at the Baguio Cathedral Stations of the Cross: 2PM at the Lourdes Grotto, starting from the foot of the grotto to the Risen Lord |
Wednesday in the Holy Week (April 17, 2019) Holy Mass & Novena in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help: 6AM Assembly at the Parish Ground: 7AM – Stations of the Cross at Mt. Novena in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help: 5PM Holy Mass: 5:30PM |
Holy Thursday (April 18, 2019) Choir: SVP Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 4PM – Washing of the feet – Transfer of the Blessed Eucharist to the Altar of Repose Vigil until 12 midnight Adoration Schedule: Zone, Barangay & Parish Organization |
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion (April 19, 2019) (Fasting and Abstinence) Stations of the Cross : 12NN Start of the Novena of the Divine Mercy: 1PM Seven Last Words: 1PM (Inside the Church/Confession) Choir: SVP *Communities are requested to join Celebration of the Lord’s Passion/Liturgy of the Word/General Intercession/Veneration of the Cross/Holy Communion: 3PM Procession of the Sto. Intiero: 5PM (Start: St. Vincent Ground to Brower Road back to Church Good Friday Procession: 6PM (at Our Lady of the Atonement Cathedral) Vigil of St. Intiero |
Holy Saturday (April 20, 2019) Paschal Vigil Service: 7PM – The Service of the Light – Blessing of Fire and Lighting of the Candle – Easter Proclamation – Liturgy of the Word – Liturgy of Baptism – Blessing of Water Renewal of Baptism Promises Liturgy of the Eucharist Choir: Youth All Choir to be led by the Parish Youth Choir |
Easter Sunday (April 21, 2019) Assembly of Salubong: 4AM (Mama Mary – Dominican Junction; Risen Lord – Insular Life Building) Start of Salubong: 4:30AM Masses: 6AM, 7:30AM, 9AM, 10:30AM, 12NN, 4PM, 5:30PM |
Kapilya nina Hesus at Maria
This beautiful chapel, otherwise known as the Lourdes Grotto Chapel, can be found on top of the famous Lourdes Grotto in Baguio. Far from the city proper, it provides a perfect ambiance for contemplation and prayer.
Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary
Casiciaco Recoletos serves as a home for seminarians. Aside from this, it has also been a House of Philosophical Studies for more than 50 years now.
Masses are being held in the seminary so if you are near the area, you can go here to attend them.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE |
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (April 14) Blessing of Palms and Holy Mass: 7AM |
Maundy Thursday (April 18) Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Washing of the Feet, Confession: 5PM |
Good Friday (April 19) Siete Palabras: 8AM Veneration of the Cross, Confession: 3PM Procession De Silencio: 6PM |
Black Saturday (April 20) Easter Vigil: 9PM |
Easter Sunday (April 21) (No Mass) |
The Seminary Chapel is open for Visita Iglesia until 12 midnight. |
St. Joseph the Husband of Mary Parish
St. Joseph the Husband of Mary Parish is located in Irisan, Baguio City. Being fairly far from the city proper, the church offers a very relaxing and peaceful environment perfect for meditation.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE |
Palm Sunday (April 14) Blessing of Palms: 7:45AM Holy Mass: 8AM |
Tuesday of the Holy Week (April 16) Chrism Mass: 8AM at the Baguio Cathedral |
Holy Wednesday (April 17) Parish Recollection: 2PM at Home Sweet Home Individual Confession: 4PM Holy Mass: 5PM Dinner: 6PM *Solidarity fee of PHP100.00 per participant |
Maundy Thursday (April 18) Visitation of the Sick: 7AM Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Washing of the Feet, Adoration of the Exposed Blessed Sacrament: 5PM |
Good Friday (April 19) Staations of the Cross: 6AM (San Miguel to Church) Passion reading: 8AM Seven Last Words, Veneration of the Cross: 1PM Stations of the Cross, Diocese of Baguio: 5PM |
Black Saturday (April 20) Blessing of Fire and Paschal Candle, Easter Vigil Mass: 9PM |
Easter Sunday (April 21) Sabet-Sabet: 5:30AM Easter Sunday Mass: 8AM, 4PM Easter Egg Hunting: 10AM |
Shrine of the Brown Madonna
The Shrine of the Brown Madonna is a church inside a cave along Km. 7, Asin Road. This is perfect for people looking for a quiet place for meditation – an escape from the busy streets of the city.