One religious activity that most Filipino Catholics engage in during the Holy Week is Visita Iglesia (Spanish for Church Visit).
The yearly tradition is to visit seven churches and sometimes extended to 14 churches aiming to represent the 14 Stations of the Cross.
Visita Iglesia should be solemn, full of prayers and meditate on the Passion of Jesus Christ. It should not be done for the intention of “touring around,” “picture-picture”, and/or solely for wishing for something.
Here’s a list of churches in Davao that you can visit.
San Pedro Cathedral
San Pedro Street, Davao City (near Davao City Hall)
Tel. # 227-2398; 227-2317
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Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish (Redemptorist Church)
Bajada, Davao City (in front of Abreeza Mall)
Tel. # 227-6647; 221-2245
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The Holy Infant Jesus of Praque Shrine
Shrine Hills, Matina Davao City (near Jacks Ridge Resort)
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Saint Francis Xavier Parish Church
Tibungco, Davao City
Tel/Fax:23-0162
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Saint Paul Parish (San Pablo Parish)
Tel. 296-2824; Fax: 296-0099
Juna Subdivision, Davao City
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Our Lady of the Assumption (Assumption Church)
F, Torres Street, Davao City
Tel. # 227-0443 Fax: 226-4733
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Holy Spirit Adoration Convent (Pink Sisters Church)
Catalunan Grande Davao City
Tel. # 299-2800
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San Isidro Labrador Parish
Catalunan Grande, Davao City
Tel/Fax # 298-3097; 297-3097
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Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Bangkal, Barangay Talomo, Davao City
Tel. # 298-4452
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Ascension of the Lord Parish
GSIS Heigths, Matina, Davao City
Tel. # 296-2052 Fax:: 296-2051
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to be continued…