With Holy Week just around the corner, we see Filipino families planning to visit at least seven different churches on Holy Thursday and Good Friday. Visita Iglesia is a panata for many Filipino Catholics, to honor the Blessed Sacrament. It’s a time for them to go on a pilgrimage, meditate, or seek penance for sins. Most people would visit seven nearby churches in their area — either by walking or by car. To help you plan for this important event, here is the list of churches in Paranaque. Keep on reading.
District 1
Churches in District 1 of Paranaque covers areas such as Brgy. La Huerta, Sto Nino, Baclaran, Tambo,and San Isidro.
St. Andrew Cathedral (Brgy. La Huerta)
Address: 448 Quirino Ave, Parañaque, 1700 Metro Manila
St. Andrew Cathedral is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. It was established by Spanish Augustinian friars in the year 1580.
Sto. Nino. Parish (Brgy Sto. Niño)
Address: 8542 Col. E. De Leon Street, Sto. Niño 1704 Parañaque
The church is known for Sto. Nino, which is also recognized as the Holy Child Jesus. The feast of Sto. Nino is celebrated every January each year.
Sta. Rita De Cascia (Brgy Baclaran)
Address: Quirino Ave, Baclaran, Parañaque, 1702 Metro Manila
Sta. Rita de Cascia is a wife, mother, widow, and member of the religious community who lived a life of holiness. She is the patron saint of difficult marriages, impossible causes, infertility, and parenthood.
St. Joseph Parish (Brgy Tambo)
Address: 223 Quirino Avenue 1702 Parañaque
St Joseph the Worker and the Husband of Mary is Jesus’ earthly father. He is the patron saint of the universal church, fathers, and working people, among others.
Our Lady of Unity Parish (Brgy San Isidro)
Address: 9th St., Area 5, UPS 5, Brgy. San Isidro 1700 Parañaque
One of the beautiful churches in San Isidro, Our Lady of Unity Parish holds daily masses and accepts mass intentions.
Mary Queen of Apostles Parish (Brgy San Isidro)
Address: San Miguel Street, San Antonio Valley 6, Sucat Road, San Isidro Barangay 1707 Parañaque
The Mary Queen of Apostles Parish was founded in 1985 and entrusted to PIME missionaries.
National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help (Brgy Baclaran)
Address: National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Redemptorist Road, Baclaran 1702 Parañaque
Also known as the ‘Baclaran Church’, the National Shrine of our Mother of Perpetual Help is visited by thousands of people visit not just for Visita Iglesia, but also daily masses.
District 2
There are currently 18 churches in District 2 Paranaque, located in BF Homes, San Antonio, Merville, Don Bosco, Moonwalk, Sun Valley, Marcelo, and San Martin de Porres.
Jesus Divine Healer Parish (Brgy BF Homes)
Address: 12 Lily, Tahanan Village, Parañaque, 1720 Metro Manila
The Jesus Divine Healer Parish is known as a stewardship parish.
Resurrection of Our Lord (Brgy BF Homes)
Address: Gng. E. Gatches St., BF Homes, Phase 1
The parish church was canonically erected by the Archbishop of Manila back in 1972, His Eminence Rufino J. Cardinal Santos. Before that, BF Homes had no church of its own. Today, the church is known for its prominent feature, the stained-glass mural of the Resurrection scene.
Ascension of Our Lord Parish (Brgy BF Homes)
Address: Rainbow Drive, Goodwill II Subdivision, Sucat 1700 Parañaque
The church was formally established by Jaime Cardinal Sin on June 6, 1993 and celebrated the First Parish Fiesta on Ascension Sunday, May 23, 1993.
Presentation of Child Jesus Parish (Brgy BF Homes)
Address: Francisco Cruz Cor. Aguirre Ave., BF Homes, Phase 3
The Presentation of the Child Jesus Parish is known for celebrating the “Dalaw Ni Maria”, or the event inspired by the visitation of the Blessed Mother to her cousin Elizabeth. The Lady of Candelaria, which is the patroness of the parish, visits different families located in different enclaves.
Our Lady of Grace Parish (Brgy BF Homes)
Address: Dona Irenia, Parañaque
Our Lady of Grace is one of the titles of Mama Mary. The Our Lady of Grace Parish office is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Our Lady of Peace Parish (Brgy San Antonio)
Address: Fourth Estate Subd., Sucat Paranaque City 1700 Parañaque
Mary is called Our Lady Of Peace and represented in art along with doves — which is a symbol of peace. Pray for the peace of your family, friends, and community at this parish in Paranaque.
San Antonio De Padua Parish (Brgy San Antonio)
Address: Corner San Pancracio, San Antonio Ave, San Antonio, Parañaque, 1700 Metro Manila
Canonically erected on May 14, 1970, the San Antonio de Padua Parish continues to hold daily masses, confessions, and other church services for the people of Barangay San Antonio and visitors from afar.
Our Lady of Beautiful Love Parish (Brgy Merville)
Address: 80 Washington St., Merville Park, Paranaque
In 1969, the Our Lady of Beautiful Love Parish was created. The name was recommended by a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5922, Francisco Albano. It was inspired by the Spanish term, Madre de Amor Hermoso.
Holy Infant Jesus Parish (Brgy Merville)
Address: Corner Pres. Aguinaldo Street, Pres.Roxas, Parañaque, 1700 Manila
The church’s vision is to be a parish that is unified and renewed by the love of Jesus Christ, the Holy Infant, and to be sent on a mission.
Mary Of Help of Christians Parish (Brgy Don Bosco)
Address: Better Living Subd., Brgy. Don Bosco, Paranaque
In the year 1922, the Apostolic Delegate to the Philippines, Salesian Archbishop William Piani brought the statue of Mary Help of Christians to Manila. It was first enthroned at the Manila Cathedral and then brought to Lady of Loreto Church in Manila during the Japanese occupation. In 1975, the Mary Help of Christians Parish in Better Living Paranaque was inaugurated. The title of National Shrine was bestowed in 1985.
Mary Immaculate Parish (Brgy Don Bosco)
Address: Don Lauro Avenue Levitown Estate Betterliving, Parañaque, 1711 Metro Manila
The Mary Immaculate Parish in Levitown aims to spread the Good Word through the daily masses.
San Agustin Parish (Brgy Moonwalk)
Address: E. Rodriguez Avenue San Agustin Street, Parañaque, 1709 Metro Manila
From daily masses, baptisms, weddings, confirmations, sick calls, blessings, rosaries, novenas, and more — the San Agustin Parish guides the faith and the spirit of the people in Barangay Moonwalk, Paranaque.
Holy Eucharist Parish (Brgy Moonwalk)
Address: Armstrong Avenue, Moonwalk Village, Phase 1 Parañaque
The Holy Eucharist Parish in Moonwalk Village is a part of the Diocese of Paranaque, under the Vicariate of San Martin de Porres. Aside from the daily Masses, the parish also offers several services — including funeral blessing, blessing of religious articles and vehicles, confessions, and baptism.
Our Lady of The Most Holy Rosary Parish
Address: Rogationist Fathers Ave., Multinational Village, Paranaque
The parish was formally instituted in November 1979. Back then, it covered areas from CAA, Martinville, Gatchalian Subdivision, BF Homes, and more. The vision of the parish is to be a community of disciples and the church of the poor — helping with the development of the parishioners and becoming a source of vocation.
Our Lady of Most Holy Rosary Parish (Brgy Sun Valley)
Address: Sun Valley Subdivision, Brgy. Sun Valley, Paranaque City
Our Lady of The Most Holy Rosary in Sun Valley, which shares the same name as the previous church in Multinational Village, is under the care of the Passionist Fathers in the Philippines.
Mary Mother of Good Counsel Parish (Brgy Marcelo)
Address: 7460 Peach, Parañaque, 1700 Metro Manila
Established on May 18, 1979, the Mary Mother of Good Counsel Parish has had twelve priests assigned as its pastors since its establishment.
Saint Pius of Pietrelcina Parish (Padre Pio) (Brgy Marcelo)
Address: Garnet St. Severina Diamond Subd., Km 18, West Service Road, Barangay Marcelo Green 1700 Parañaque
Also known as Padre Pio, St. Pius of Pietrelcina believed that prayer is the greatest weapon we have and the key to opening the heart of God.
St Martin De Porres Parish (Brgy San Martin De Porres)
Address: Narra St., United Hills Village, Paranaque City
St. Martin de Porres, the patron saint of this parish, is also known as the “father of charity”. The parish, which belongs to the Diocese of Paranaque, was established on September 14, 1967.
Key Takeaway
There are many churches in Paranaque you can visit for Visita Iglesia or other church services. Whether you’re a resident of Paranaque or not, these churches will surely inspire you to pray, meditate, reflect, and ask for penance.