Iligan City | 7 Catholic Churches for Your Visita Iglesia
Holy Week (also known as Semana Santa or Mahal na Araw) in the Philippines is celebrated with as much passion as we celebrate Christmas. During Holy Week, which starts on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday, Christians commemorate the Passion of Christ, who died on Good Friday in reparation for the sins of mankind and rose on Easter Sunday to give new life to all who believe.
During Maundy Thursday, Christians observe Visita Iglesia, also known as The Seven Churches Visitation. Catholics go on a church pilgrimage and visit 7 Christian sites or parishes.
With Iligan City being predominantly Catholic, there are many Roman Catholic churches to visit for the annual Visita Iglesia. Here are some of them:
Another popular destination for Visita Iglesia in Iligan City is Corpus Christi Parish Church in Tubod.
Hi-res photos on Flickr.
And in case you're feeling more adventurous with a lot more time in your hands, why not go for a trans-Mindanao road trip for your annual Visita Iglesia?
Where are you headed to this Holy Week?
During Maundy Thursday, Christians observe Visita Iglesia, also known as The Seven Churches Visitation. Catholics go on a church pilgrimage and visit 7 Christian sites or parishes.
With Iligan City being predominantly Catholic, there are many Roman Catholic churches to visit for the annual Visita Iglesia. Here are some of them:
1. St. Michael the Archangel Cathedral
Located right at the heart of the city, St. Michael the Archangel Cathedral along Quezon Avenue is the principal church of Iligan’s Catholic archdiocese. More information about the cathedral in Explore Iligan's post.
2. Corpus Christi Parish Church
3. Lord of the Holy Cross Parish
This church is located in Isabel Village, Pala-o, just a walking distance from the Bishop's House.
4. Resurrection of the Lord Chinese-Filipino Catholic Church
Also in Pala-o, the Resurrection of the Lord Chinese-Filipino Catholic Church is also worth a visit.5. Inahan Sa Kinabuhi Seminary
This is the chapel within the complex in the Inahan Sa Kinabuhi Seminary located at Seminary Drive, Iligan City.5. Redemptorist Church
One of the older churches in Iligan City is the Redemptorist Church, which was established in 1959. It is located in Brgy San Miguel.
7. Immaculate Conception Parish
This is a relatively new parish located in Bahayan Subdivision, Luinab. I included this here because it is closest to our home. :)
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Other Catholic Churches to Visit in Iligan City:
- San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish, Tambo
- San Roque Parish, Acmac
- San Pedro Calungsod Parish, Cabacsanan
- Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Digkilaan
- Congregation of the Holy Spirit Formation House, Pindugangan, Tipanoy
- San Isidro Labrador Parish, Buru-un
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Shrine, Tibanga
- St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, Suarez
Up for a quick road trip?
If you're up for a little adventure in neighboring municipalities, you might want to visit the following shrines:
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental
Divine Mercy Shrine, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental
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And in case you're feeling more adventurous with a lot more time in your hands, why not go for a trans-Mindanao road trip for your annual Visita Iglesia?
Where are you headed to this Holy Week?
Holy Week (also known as Semana Santa or Mahal na Araw ) in the Philippines is celebrated with as much passion as we celebrate Christmas. D...
