"Visita Iglesia" is an old-age tradition observed by the Catholic faithful during holy week to reflect on the Passion of Christ. For this Lenten season, if you're visiting the province of Batangas, here are 16 beautiful churches in Batangas where you could do your Lenten Visita Iglesia and stations of the cross. This Batangas Visita Iglesia guide covers the towns of Sto. Tomas, San Jose, Bauan, Sta. Teresita, Taal, Calaca, Balayan and Nasugbu, as well as the cities of Tanauan, Lipa and Batangas City. I also shared a sample route below that you can use for your itinerary.
Here are some churches to visit if you want to do a visita iglesia in Batangas:
For your Visita Iglesia, you may choose 7 churches or 14 churches where you could do your stations of the cross. This guide covers the towns and cities of Sto. Tomas, Tanauan, Balete, Lipa, San Jose, Batangas City, Bauan, Sta. Teresita, Taal, Calaca, Balayan, and Nasugbu.
1. St. Thomas Aquinas Parish – Sto. Tomas
Address: 210 Gen Malvar Ave. Sto Tomas, BatangasPhone/Contact Number: (043) 318-1206
2. Padre Pio Parish and National Shrine - Sto. Tomas
Address: San Pedro, Sto. Tomas, BatangasPhone/Contact Number: (043) 405 – 9527
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
6:30 AM (Parish)
Wednesdays and Fridays
5:30 PM (Parish)
Sundays
6:00 AM (Parish)
8:30 AM, 4:30 PM (Shrine)
3. St. John the Evangelist Parish – Tanauan
Address: F. Laurena St., Tanauan CityPhone/Contact Number: (043) 778-1036
4. Sacred Heart Chapel in Marian Orchard - Belete
Address: Brgy. Malabanan, Balete, BatangasOpening Hours: Open daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Last entry at 5:00 PM
Email: info@marianorchard.org
Phone/Contact Number: 0915 604 2566
5. San Sebastian Cathedral – Lipa City
Address: CM Recto Ave., Poblacion, Lipa CityPhone/Contact Number: (043) 981-1160
6. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church – Lipa City
Address: P. Torres Street, Poblacion, Lipa CityPhone/Contact Number: (043) 756-2234
7. Parish of Mary Mediatrix of All Grace – Lipa City
Address: Antipolo del Norte, P. Torres Street, Lipa, 4217 BatangasPhone/Contact Number: (043) 757 5430
8. Saint Joseph the Patriarch Church
Address: San Jose, BatangasPhone/Contact Number: (043) 726 – 2201
9. Simbahan ng Santissima Trinidad – Batangas City
Address: National Hi-way, Pallocan Silangan, Batangas City (near SM City)Phone/Contact Number: (043) 984–1109 / 723 – 6239
10. Basilica of the Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception – Batangas City
Address: M. H. Del Pilar St., Batangas CityPhone/Contact Number: (043) 723-1484
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11. Parish of the Immaculate Conception – Bauan
Address: Kap Ponso St., Bauan BatangasPhone/Contact Number: (043) 727-1367
12. Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face – Sta. Teresita
Address: Sta. Teresita, BatangasPhone/Contact Number: (043) 772-0333
13. Minor Basilica of St. Martin of Tours – Taal
"Asia's Biggest Catholic Church"Address: Poblacion, Taal Batangas
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14. Our Lady of Caysasay – Taal
Address: Labac, Taal, BatangasPhone/Contact Number: (043) 421-3035
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15. Parish of St. Raphael – Calaca
Address: Poblacion, Calaca BatangasPhone/Contact Number: (043) 424-0351
16. Parish of the Immaculate Conception – Balayan
"A National Cultural Treasure"Address: Plaza Mabini St., Balayan Batangas
Phone/Contact Number: (043) 211-4371
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17. St. Francis Xavier Parish Church – Nasugbu
Address: JP Laurel St., Nasugbu BatangasPhone/Contact Number: (043) 931-5186
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18. Chapel of the Transfiguration – Nasugbu
Address: Caleruega Rd., Brgy. Kaylaway, Batulao, Nasugbu, BatangasPhone/Contact Number: (043) 706-0348 / (0921) 270-9890 / (0921) 830-4226
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Visita Iglesia Itinerary / Suggested Route
From Manila, you could start on the eastern side of Batangas by visiting the church in Sto. Tomas then proceed southwards to Tanauan, Lipa, San Jose and Batangas City. Afterwards, you could proceed westward to the towns of Bauan, Sta. Teresita, Taal, Calaca and all the way to Balayan. Then go northwards to Nasugbu and then back to Manila.
This list of churches can serve as your guide in planning a Visita Iglesia in Batangas this Lenten Season. If you're planning to stay in Batangas during holy week, CLICK HERE TO SEARCH THE BEST HOTELS & RESORTS IN BATANGAS!
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You forgot the Archdiocesan shrine of St. Joseph in San Jose, Batangas (located between lipa & batangas city). It is one of the oldest churches in Batangas. It also has a spacious & beautiful prayer garden with life-size stations of the cross. Right beside is the Malaking Tubig ilog where u can have a picnic lunch
ReplyDeleteTnx for posting, will try to visit this shrine
ReplyDeletewow thank you for sharing! will definitely try visita iglesia this sunday! (motor road trip)
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