By Baguio City Holy Week 2025: A Visita Iglesia to Inspire Faith and Reflection
Holy Week in Baguio City is a time of solemn reflection, prayer, and rich tradition. One of the most meaningful practices observed by the faithful during this season is the Visita Iglesia or the visitation of seven churches, typically done on Maundy Thursday. This practice allows pilgrims to meditate on the Seven Last Words of Jesus and offers a unique spiritual journey through the city’s most beloved places of worship.
1. Our Lady of Atonement Cathedral (Baguio Cathedral)
Location: Upper Session Road, Baguio City
Start your pilgrimage at the iconic Baguio Cathedral, known for its stunning twin spires, rose-colored facade, and hilltop view overlooking Session Road. The Cathedral is a central hub for Holy Week liturgies and offers confession and Stations of the Cross throughout the day.
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2025 Monday | 6:00 AM | English Mass |
| 6:30 AM | English Mass | |
| 7:00 AM | English Mass | |
| 7:30 – 8:30 AM | Confession | |
| 12:15 NN | English Mass | |
| 1:00 – 8:00 PM | Pabasa (Holy Face Chapel) |
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| 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Confession | |
| 4:00 PM | Stations of the Cross | |
| 5:15 PM | English Mass | |
| April 15, 2025 Tuesday | 6:00 AM | English Mass |
| 6:30 AM | English Mass | |
| 7:00 AM | English Mass | |
| 7:30 – 8:30 AM | Confession | |
| 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Pabasa (Holy Face Chapel) |
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| 10:00 AM | Chrism Mass (Bp. Rafael T. Cruz, D.D.) |
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| 12:15 PM | English Mass | |
| 4:00 PM | Stations of the Cross | |
| 5:15 PM | English Mass | |
| April 16, 2025 Wednesday | 6:00 AM | English Mass |
| 6:30 AM | English Mass | |
| 7:00 AM | English Mass | |
| 8:00 – 10:00 AM | Confession | |
| 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Pabasa (Holy Face Chapel) |
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| 12:15 PM | English Mass | |
| 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Confession | |
| 4:00 PM | Stations of the Cross | |
| 5:15 PM | English Mass | |
| April 17, 2025 Maundy Thursday | 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Morning Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours) |
| 9:00 – 11:00 AM | Penitential Rites and Confession |
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| 2:30 – 4:30 PM | Confession | |
| 4:30 PM | Mass of the Lord’s Supper (First Mass) |
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| 6:00 PM | Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Second Mass) |
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| 7:30 PM – 12:00 MN | Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament |
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| 7:00 – 10:00 PM | Confession | |
| April 18, 2025 Friday of the Lord's Passion | 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Morning Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours) |
| 9:00 – 11:00 AM | Confession | |
| 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Stations of the Cross | |
| 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Seven Last Words | |
| 3:00 PM | Celebration of the Lord’s Passion |
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| 6:00 – 8:00 PM | Good Friday Procession | |
| 7:00 PM – 12:00 MN | Veneration of the Santo Entierro |
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| 7:00 – 10:00 PM | Confession | |
| April 19, 2025 Black Saturday | 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Morning Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours) |
| 7:00 PM | Easter Vigil of the Holy Night |
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| April 20, 2025 Easter Sunday | 4:30 AM | The Salubong |
| 5:00 AM | Easter Salubong Mass | |
| 6:00 AM | English Mass | |
| 7:15 AM | English Mass | |
| 8:00 AM | Ilocano Mass | |
| 9:30 AM | English Mass | |
| 10:30 AM | Filipino Mass | |
| 12:00 PM | English Mass | |
| 1:00 PM | English Mass | |
| 2:00 PM | English Mass | |
| 3:00 PM | English Mass | |
| 4:00 PM | English Mass | |
| 5:00 PM | English Mass | |
| 6:00 PM | English Mass | |
| 7:00 PM | English Mass |
2. Pink Sisters Convent (Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters)
Location: Brent Road, Baguio City
A peaceful and contemplative stop, the Pink Sisters’ chapel is best known for its solemn atmosphere, perpetual adoration, and angelic choir-like singing. It’s a perfect place for quiet prayer and reflection.
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2025 Maundy Thursday | 9:00 AM | Spiritual Conference by Rev. Fr. Raymund Festin, SVD |
| 10:00 – 11:30 AM | Confession | |
| 5:00 PM | Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper – Visita Iglesia (Chapel open until 12 MN) |
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| April 18, 2025 Friday of the Lord's Passion | 9:00 AM | Spiritual Conference by Rev. Fr. Raymund Festin, SVD |
| 10:00 – 11:30 AM | Confession | |
| 3:00 PM | Celebration of the Lord’s Passion |
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| 6:00 PM | Devotion to the Sorrowful Mother (Chapel open until 9:00 PM) |
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| April 19, 2025 Black Saturday | 9:00 AM | Spiritual Conference by Rev. Fr. Raymund Festin, SVD |
| 10:00 – 11:30 AM | Confession | |
| 8:00 PM | Easter Vigil Mass | |
| April 20, 2025 Easter Sunday | 7:00 AM | Holy Mass |
| 5:00 PM | Holy Mass |
3. St. Joseph the Worker Parish
Location: Pacdal Road, Baguio City
This parish is a traditional stop for the faithful, especially on Good Friday as it serves as the final station during the city-wide Stations of the Cross. It is also open for personal devotion throughout Holy Week.
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2025 Monday | 6:30 AM | Mass |
| 4:00 PM | Stations of the Cross @ The Garden |
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| April 15, 2025 Tuesday | 6:30 AM | Mass |
| 10:00 AM | Chrism Mass @ Our Lady of the Atonement Cathedral |
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| 4:00 PM | Stations of the Cross @ The Garden |
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| April 16, 2025 Wednesday | 6:30 AM | Mass |
| 4:00 PM | Stations of the Cross @ The Garden |
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| April 17, 2025 Maundy Thursday | 6:00 PM | Mass of the Evening of the Lord’s Supper |
| (Includes Washing of the Feet, Transfer of the Blessed Sacrament to Repose) |
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| 8:00 – 9:00 PM | Adoration (Happy Hollow, Country Club Village, CWL) |
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| 9:00 – 11:00 PM | Adoration (Outlook Drive, Gibraltar, Pucsusan – YOUTH) |
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| 11:00 PM – 12:00 MN | Adoration (Teachers Camp, M. Roxas, Pacdal, KC, LOM, DMII, etc.) |
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| April 18, 2025 Friday of the Lord's Passion | 7:00 AM | Stations of the Cross (Assembly at Mines View) |
| 1:00 PM | Reflection on the Seven Last Words |
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| 3:00 PM | Good Friday Services | |
| Part 1: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion |
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| Part 2: Veneration of the Cross |
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| Part 3: Holy Communion | ||
| 6:00 PM | Good Friday Procession along Session Road |
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| April 19, 2025 Black Saturday | No AM Services | Quiet meditations only |
| 6:30 PM | Easter Vigil Mass | |
| - Lighting of the Paschal Candle |
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| - Blessing of Water, Baptismal Promises |
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| - Liturgy of the Word & Eucharist |
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| April 20, 2025 Easter Sunday | 6:00 AM | Mass |
| 7:30 AM | Ilocano Mass | |
| 9:00 AM | Mass | |
| 10:30 AM | Mass | |
| 12:00 NN | Mass | |
| 3:30 PM | Mass | |
| 5:00 PM | Mass |
4. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Location: Kisad Road, Baguio City
A vibrant community parish, Lourdes Church welcomes pilgrims with its Holy Thursday Mass and evening adoration vigil.
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2025 Tuesday | 6:30 AM | Holy Mass |
| 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Pabasa | |
| 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Confession | |
| 9:00 AM | Chrism Mass at Cathedral | |
| April 16, 2025 Wednesday | 6:30 AM | Holy Mass |
| 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Pabasa | |
| 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Confession | |
| April 17, 2025 Maundy Thursday | 5:00 PM | Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper |
| - Washing of the Feet | ||
| - Transfer of the Holy Eucharist to the Altar of Repose |
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| 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Adoration Vigil | |
| April 18, 2025 Friday of the Lord's Passion | 9:00 AM | Stations of the Cross |
| 1:00 PM | Reflection on the Seven Last Words |
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| 3:00 PM | The Lord’s Passion | |
| - Liturgy of the Word | ||
| - Veneration of the Cross | ||
| - Communion Service | ||
| 5:00 – 9:00 PM | Vigil, Veneration of the Cross, Confession |
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| 6:00 PM | Invitation to Diocesan Procession (Cathedral) |
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| April 19, 2025 Black Saturday | 7:00 PM | Easter Vigil |
| - Service of the Light | ||
| - Easter Proclamation | ||
| - Liturgy of the Word | ||
| - Blessing of New Water | ||
| - Renewal of Baptismal Vows |
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| - Liturgy of the Eucharist | ||
| Note: No morning & afternoon liturgical services |
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| April 20, 2025 Easter Sunday | 7:00 AM | Salubong |
| Regular Sunday Mass | Mass follows usual Sunday schedule |
5. St. Vincent Ferrer Parish
Location: Naguilian Road, Campo Filipino, Baguio City
This church is dedicated to Saint Vincent Ferrer, a Dominican preacher and miracle worker known as the “Angel of the Apocalypse.” The parish promotes active lay involvement and serves a large residential community along Naguilian Road.
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2025 Tuesday | 6:00 AM | Holy Tuesday Mass |
| 10:00 AM | Chrism Mass | |
| April 16, 2025 Wednesday | 6:00 AM | Holy Wednesday Mass |
| April 17, 2025 Maundy Thursday | 5:00 PM | Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper |
| 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM | Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament |
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| April 18, 2025 Friday of the Lord's Passion | 2:00 PM | Stations of the Cross (SLSI Ground to SVP) |
| 3:00 PM | Celebration of the Lord’s Passion |
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| 5:00 PM | Procession of Santo Entierro |
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| April 19, 2025 Black Saturday | 7:00 PM | Easter Vigil |
| April 20, 2025 Easter Sunday | 4:30 AM | Assembly Time for Salubong |
| 5:00 AM | Salubong |
6. Kapilya nina Jesus at Maria
Location: Lourdes Subdivision Extension, Baguio City
It provides a serene, neighborhood-centered space for intimate prayer and devotion. Within the same compound lies the Lourdes Grotto, a revered pilgrimage site for those seeking healing and solace, and the Mirador Jesuit Villa Retreat House, which offers a tranquil and scenic location for spiritual reflection, Stations of the Cross, and meditation trails. This sacred spot is ideal for those who wish to combine Visita Iglesia with a deeper, more contemplative retreat experience.
7. Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary
Location: Asin Road, Baguio City
The idea of establishing a retreat and rest house for the Augustinian Recollects in the Philippines was first proposed in 1930. However, it was only in the postwar years that this vision became a reality. In 1952, construction began on a property in Baguio purchased from the American Jesuits. The site was formally approved as a seminary in 1953, and the community soon came to be known simply as “Casiciaco Recoletos.” On March 19, 1954, the chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Pillar was consecrated. In 1966, the Vatican officially recognized the seminary under that name. Since then, it has formed generations of Recollect missionaries and continues to serve as a quiet spiritual haven in Baguio. Its rich history, dedication to priestly formation, and scenic grounds make it a meaningful stop for pilgrims reflecting on vocation and service. This serene formation house is dedicated to the training of future Recollect priests. Its chapel, peaceful surroundings, and rich heritage make it a meaningful final stop for pilgrims, offering a chance to pray for vocations and reflect on one’s own faith journey. It reflects the missionary zeal and contemplative roots of the Recoletos.
Tips for Pilgrims:
- Start early to avoid crowds and maximize time for reflection.
- Bring a rosary, prayer book, and water.
- Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
- Practice silence and reverence in each church.
Whether done alone, with family, or in a group, Visita Iglesia in Baguio offers a powerful way to retrace the passion of Christ while experiencing the city’s spiritual heart. May your pilgrimage this Holy Week be filled with grace, peace, and renewed faith.
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