QUEZON CITY (PIA) – The Quezon City Government invites devotees to embrace Luntiang Paglalakbay sa Semana Santa (Green Journey in Holy Week), a meaningful and eco-friendly way to observe Visita Iglesia.
For Filipino Catholics, the tradition of Visita Iglesia holds a special place during the observance of Holy Week. It’s not just a tour of churches, but a journey of prayer, devotion, and connection with one’s faith.
The initiative encourages people to bike and walk to seven churches within the city. It offers not just a sustainable mode of travel but also a more reflective spiritual experience.
Quezon City has planned routes that connect seven churches accessible on foot or by bike to guide your pilgrimage. These are designed to deepen your Lenten reflection while fostering a stronger connection with the community and the environment.
Route 1:
Minor Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (Diocese of Cubao) >>> Our Lady of Victories Church >>> The Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao >>> Sacred Heart Parish Shrine >>> St. Paul the Apostle Parish >>> Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish – West Triangle (Diocese of Cubao) >>> Minor Basilica of San Pedro Bautista
Route 2:
Parish of the Holy Sacrifice (Diocese of Cubao) >>> Nuestra Señora dela Paz y Buen Viaje Parish (Diocese of Novaliches) >>> Sta. Maria della Strada Parish (Diocese of Cubao) >>> Holy Cross Parish – Krus na Ligas (Diocese of Cubao) >>> Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish – Diliman (Diocese of Cubao) >>> Parish of the Lord of Divine Mercy – Sikatuna (Diocese of Cubao) >>> 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 (Diocese of Cubao) >>> Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish – Diliman (Diocese of Cubao) >>> Holy Cross Parish – Krus na Ligas (Diocese of Cubao) >>> Sta. Maria della Strada Parish (Diocese of Cubao) >>> Nuestra Señora dela Paz y Buen Viaje Parish (Diocese of Novaliches)
Route 4:
Our Lady of Consolation Parish (Diocese of Novaliches) >>> San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish (Diocese of Novaliches) >>> San Isidro Labrado Parish – Philand Drive (Diocese of Novaliches) >>> Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish – Project 6 (Diocese of Cubao) >>> Santuario de San Vicente de Paul: Shrine of the Poor (Diocese of Novaliches) >>> Saint Joseph Parish (Diocese of Novaliches) >>> The Our Father Parish (Diocese of Novaliches)
Route 5 :
San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish (Diocese of Novaliches) >>> Our Lady of Consolation Parish (Diocese of Novaliches) >>> Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish (Diocese of Novaliches) >>> St. Peter Parish: Shrine of Leaders (Diocese of Novaliches) >>> Holy Spirit Parish (Diocese of Novaliches) >>> Mabuting Pastol Parish (Diocese of Novaliches) >>> Cathedral-Shrine and Parish of the Good Shepherd (Diocese of Novaliches)
Route 6 :
St. Benedict Parish (Diocese of Novaliches) >>> Jesus of Nazareth Parish (Diocese of Novaliches) >>> San Antonio Maria Claret Parish (Diocese of Novaliches) >>> St. Peter Parish: Shrine of Leaders (Diocese of Novaliches) >>> San Jose Ang Tagapagtanggol Parish (Diocese of Novaliches) >>> Kristong Hari Parish: Shrine of the Youth (Diocese of Novaliches) >>> Mabuting Pastol Parish (Diocese of Novaliches)
Route 7 :
Minor Basilica of San Pedro Bautista (Diocese of Cubao) >>> National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes (Diocese of Cubao) >>> Santo Domingo Church – National Shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of La Naval de Manila (Diocese of Cubao) >>> Holy Family Parish – Roxas District (Diocese of Cubao) >>> Sto. Niño de Violago Quasi-Parish (Diocese of Cubao) >>> Most Holy Redeemer Parish – Brixton Hill (Diocese of Cubao) >>> Our Lady of Fatima Parish (Diocese of Cubao)
This initiative encourages not only spiritual reflection but also conscious efforts to reduce our carbon footprint during Holy Week.
By choosing to walk or bike, the journey itself becomes a prayer, a mindful and meaningful movement through the city. (GLDG/PIA-NCR)
