The Lenten season is a perfect time for our life’s reflection and preparation for Easter. Because I am already staying here in Cavite, let me share with you the 7 Churches in Cavite for Visita Iglesia. These churches are rich with beautiful historical background, compiled together with the help of a fellow mom.
7 Churches in Cavite for Visita Iglesia
One of the most popular Holy Week sacred vows or panatas that Filipino Catholics make is to visit at least Seven Churches for Visita Iglesia. The choice of seven as the number of churches to visit was described by many devotees as a reference to the Seven Last Words of Jesus or the Seven Holy Wounds of Jesus. I recall my Visita Iglesia in Manila with my mom where I most likely felt blessed for having a wonderful mom beside me. Some choose to visit 14 churches to match the 14 Station of the Cross, and a few tries to cover even more churches. Members of the Catholic church believe that their prayers will be granted after the stations are complete.
Researcher’s note: Curiosity comes in my mind, how about the Catholic members in the Muslim countries? How they will participate to the panata? of course I will not stop searching until I get the perfect answer to my questions, good thing that the social media are so wide, but then it still gives us the most important information we need and here’s what I’ve found.
The bishops’ conference strongly encourages believers not to make the Visita Iglesia a substitute for the liturgy. The conference has introduced a website, Visita Iglesia Online, to afford overseas Filipino and infirm the opportunity to participate in the tradition and hear recordings of the Pasyon, the Passion.
So, there’s no more excuses not to participate in the Roman Catholic tradition for the Lenten season and speaking of Lenten season, we are excited to know more about the 7 Churches in Cavite for Visita Iglesia. No wonder that Cavite has the most historical places in the Philippines. Here’s my church suggestions for Visita Iglesia.
7 Churches in Cavite for Visita Iglesia
- BACOOR CITY has ST.MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CHURCH
The parish of St. Michael The Archangel was created as a separate parish from Kawit on January 18, 1792 by virtue of the Royal Cedula issued by Ferdinand VI, King of Spain, to the Spanish Governor General in the Philippines. It was established in 1669 and was constructed using bamboos, straws and nipa leaves. It was during the term of Fr. Mariano Gomes ( Filipino Catholic priest, part of the Gomburza ) from 1824 to 1872 (48 years ) that the church, known once as the oldest church in Cavite, was renovated with the present architectural structure made of adobe and tegula. Unequipped with modern-day concrete, cement mix, thousands of duck egg whites were utilized to bond the huge boulders of adobe.
Address: Gen. Evangelista St., Bacoor, Cavite
Tel. No. (046) 434-5679
Mass and Novena Schedules
WEEKENDS
Saturday
- 6 AM – Mass
- 5:30 PM – Vigil Mass of Sunday (Misa Anticipada)
Sunday
- 6:00 AM – Mass
- 7:30 AM – Mass
- 9:00 AM – Mass
- 10:30 AM – Baptism
- 5:30 PM – Mass
- 7:00 PM – Mass
WEEKDAYS
- Monday:
6 AM – Mass - Tuesday:
6 AM – Mass - Wednesday:
6 AM – Mass
5 PM – Novena of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help
5:30 PM – Mass - Thursday:
6 AM – Mass - Friday:
5 AM – Mass (1st Friday of the Month)
6 AM – Mass
2. DASMARINAS has IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH CHURCH
The Immaculate Conception Parish Church, also known as the Dasmariñas Church, is the first Catholic parish church in the city of Dasmariñas, province of Cavite, Philippines. The stone church was constructed right after the establishment of Dasmariñas as a separate parish in 1866. The church and convent were the site of bloodshed during the Battle of Perez Dasmariñas of the Philippine revolution against Spain.
The present church has a neoclassical design with a portico covering the front door of the church. The facade is flanked on both sides by bell towers, each four-story tall. The parish church had two old bells. One was acquired upon the erection of the parish. This bell, which is small, has the inscription “Perez Dasmariñas año 1867 approx. 14 libras”. The second one was donated by the local principalias (upper class) of the town. It was founded in 1890 by the famous Fundicion de Hilario Sunico (Hilario Sunico Foundry) in Manila. The side walls of the structure are flanked by thick buttresses to strengthen the walls from earthquakes.
Address: Don Placido Campos Avenue, Zone 4 Dasmariñas, Cavite 4114
Tel. No. (046) 686 0547
Mass Schedules
Monday to Saturday:
- 5:00 a.m.
- 6:00 a.m.
- 12:15 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m.
- 6:30 p.m.
Sunday: Every hour on the hour
- 5:00 a.m.
- 6:00 a.m.
- 7:00 a.m.
- 8:00 a.m.
- 9:00 a.m.,
- 10:00 a.m.
- 3:30 p.m.
- 5:00p.m.
- 6:00 p.m.
- 7:00 p.m.
- 8:00 p.m.
3. GENERAL TRIAS has ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH
The St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church, commonly known as the General Trias Church is the first Catholic parish church of the municipality of General Trias in Cavite. This was established by the Franciscans in 1611. The church is located at the plaza (town square) of General Trias, which was formerly called San Francisco de Malabon in honor of its patron saint, Saint Francis of Assisi.
The first stone church was erected in 1769 under the leadership of Doña Maria Josepha de Yrizzari Y Ursula, Countess of Lizarraga. The church was restored to its former looks in between of 1989-1991. After completion, it was again consecrated on June 22, 1991 by Most Reverend Felix P. Perez of the Diocese of Imus, the diocese that has jurisdiction of St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church.
Address: Poblacion, General Trias, Cavite
Tel. No. (046) 437-7339
Mass Schedules
Sun – Mon – Tue – Wed – Thu – Fri – Sat
- 06:00 AM – 07:00 AM
- 06:00 AM – 07:00 AM
- 06:00 AM – 07:00 AM
- 06:00 AM – 07:00 AM
- 06:00 AM – 07:00 AM
- 06:00 AM – 07:00 AM
- 06:30 AM – 07:30 AM
Children’s Mass
- 07:30 AM – 08:30 AM
- 05:30 PM – 06:30 PM
- 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
First Friday
- 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Anticipated Mass
- 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM
- 05:30 PM – 06:30 PM
- 07:00 PM – 08:00 PM
4. IMUS has OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR CATHEDRAL
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar, commonly known as the Imus Cathedral. In 1616, the Augustinian Recollects arrived in Imus and established a convent. The parish of Imus started as a chapel-of-ease in Brgy. Toclong, a sub-parish (visita) of Cavite Viejo (now Kawit, Cavite). Recollect Father Pedro de San Buenaventura petitioned the government to convert Imus into an independent municipality in 1774. The city fiesta is celebrated annually every October 12.
During the leadership of Fr. Nicolas Becerra, who served from 1821 to 1840, he advocated the move of the town center to Brgy. Balangon, its present location. The construction of the parish church of Imus in the new location was started in 1823 using forced labor. The structure was made from stone and bricks. Its facade was patterned after the fifth Manila Cathedral by Fr. Juan de Uguccioni, which existed from 1760 to 1852.
Address: City Plaza, General Castañeda St, Imus, 4103 Cavite
Phone: (046) 471 2686
Mass Schedules
Sunday
- 05:00 AM – 06:00 AM
- 06:30 AM – 07:30 AM
- 06:45 AM – 07:30 AM
- 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM
- 9:30AM – 10:30AM
- 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM
- 5:30PM – 6:30PM
- 7:00PM – 8:00PM
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- 6:00AM – 6:45AM
- 6:45AM – 7:30AM
Wednesday
- 06:00AM – 06:45AM
- 06:45AM – 07:30AM
- 05:30 PM – 06:30 PM
Friday
- 06:00AM – 06:45AM
- 06:45AM – 07:30AM
- 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM
- 05:30 PM – 06:30 PM
5. KAWIT has ST. MARY MAGDALENE PARISH CHURCH
When it comes to the history of churches, St. Mary Magdalene in Kawit Cavite is one of the best because this church is known for healing and resolution of personal problems. The Jesuits first came to Kawit in 1624 to spread Christianity. The first wooden church was constructed in 1638 through the help of six Filipino families from the towns of Maragondon and Silang, Cavite. Construction of the present church was started in 1737. The church was last restored in 1990 by the citizens of Kawit. St. Mary Magdalene Church of Kawit, also known as Kawit Church is the parish church of the municipality of Kawit, Cavite in the Philippines.
Part of the history. In 1869, General Emilio Aguinaldo, the president of the First Philippine Republic was baptized in this church. His birth certificate is kept inside a glass cabinet and on the left side of the altar, where the miraculous life-size (original) statue of St. Mary Magdalene is enshrined.
During the Philippine-American War in 1898, the Kawit Church was almost destroyed by Philippine forces who bombarded it using a pair of 8-inch muzzle loading cannon, belonging to the Philippine San Roque Battery under the command of an American, L.M. Johnson. Through the concerted efforts of the Kawiteños, the church was renovated and restored in 1990 through the leadership of Fr. Luciano Paguiligan.
Address: Poblacion Kawit Gen. Tirona high, Kawit, Cavite
Tel. No. (046) 484 7485
Mass Schedules
Sunday
- 06:30 AM – 07:30 AM
- 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM
- 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Baptism
- 05:00 PM – 06:00 PM
- 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
- 06:30 AM – 07:30 AM
Wednesday
- 06:30 AM – 07:30 AM
- 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Mass
Friday
- 06:30 AM – 07:30 AM
First Friday
- 06:30 AM – 07:30 AM
- 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Saturday
- 06:30 AM – 07:30 AM
- 04:30 PM – 05:30 PM
Children’s Mass
- 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
6.SILANG has OUR LADY of CANDELARIA PARISH CHURCH
The Our Lady of Candelaria Parish Church, commonly known as the Silang Church, is a Roman Catholic parish church in the city of Silang, in the province of Cavite, Philippines under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Imus. Its titular is the Our Lady of Candelaria (also Our Lady of Candles). The church is known for its Spanish colonial architectural style and the rococo-influenced retablos.
The Franciscans started evangelizing Silang in 1585 with the permission of Fr. Cristobal de Salvatierra. After ten years, the parish was established on February 3, 1595. They built a small chapel made of light materials under the patronage of St. Diego of Alcalá and a small school and took charge of Silang until 1611. The first Jesuits in town was Fr. Diego Sanchez and Fr. Diego de Santiago. The stone church was built from 1637 to 1639 under the auspices of Fr. Juan de Salazar and was dedicated to the Nuestra Senora de Candelaria in 1640. The church and retablo of the Our Lady of Candelaria Parish was declared as National Cultural Treasures from the National Museum of the Philippines on 3 February 2017.
Address: J P Rizal, Silang, Cavite 4118
Tel. No. (046) 414 0352
Mass Schedules
Sunday
- 06:00 AM – 07:00 AM
- 07:30 AM – 08:30 AM
- 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- 04:30 PM – 05:30 PM
- 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- 06:00 AM – 07:00 AM
Wednesday and Saturday
- 06:00 AM – 07:00 AM
- 05:00 PM – 06:00 PM
7. TANZA has DIOCESAN SHRINE OF SAINT AUGUSTINE
The Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine, commonly known as the Sta. Cruz Parish, is a Roman Catholic cathedral church in the city of Tanza in Cavite. Saint Augustine of Tanza Holy Cross is also a patron saint of the town. The town fiesta is celebrated annually every August 27–28.
Augustine of Hippo (13 November 354 – 28 August 430) was an early Christian theologian and philosopher from Numidia whose writings influenced the development of Western Christianity and Western philosophy. He was the bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa and is viewed as one of the most important Church Fathers in Western Christianity for his writings in the Patristic Era. Among his most important works are The City of God, On Christian Doctrine and Confessions.
The Holy Cross Parish Church is located in Sta. Cruz Street, Poblacion, Tanza, Cavite. It is part of the Diocese of Imus. Tanza’s Church played a significant role in Philippine history, it is where Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo took his oath as president.
Address: Trece Martires Rd, Tanza, Cavite
Tel. No. (046) 437 7086
Mass Schedules
Sunday
- 6:00AM
- 7:30AM
- 9:00AM
- 4:00PM
- 5:30PM
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- 6:00AM
Wednesday
- 6:00AM
- 5:30PM
Saturday
- 6:00AM
- 5:00PM
May this Lenten season brings us peace, forgiveness, love, and compassion that we can carry on through the generation of time!
Have a meaningful Lent with this 7 Churches in Cavite for Visita Iglesia!
Info & Photo credits to:
http://www.mass-schedules.com/catholic-church
Resercher: Mei Redillas
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