Monday, March 30, 2015

Nine (9) San Jose del Monte Churches for your Visita Iglesia

San Jose del Monte, being very near to Metro Manila, is a perfect place for anyone who wants to do their annual Visita Iglesia tradition. The city can be found just north of Caloocan and Quezon City and easily accessible through Quirino Highway from the south and the North Luzon Expressway from the west (through either Marilao or Bocaue Exit). 

The most famous crowd drawer of San Jose del Monte during Lenten Season is the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Barangay Graceville, even though the said church is currently not under the ministration of the Diocese of Malolos. Aside from Grotto, 2 other notable churches are located in the city namely, the historical San Jose del Monte Church and the San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila Church. These two plus another six parish churches, which can also be found in the city, comprises the Vicariate of Saint Joseph the Worker under the Diocese of Malolos.

To help people who decided to do their Visita Iglesia in San Jose del Monte, here is a detailed church hopping guide to the 8 parish churches of the city plus the famous Lenten Season destination of the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto.

The map below shows San Jose del Monte and the locations of the churches in this Visita Iglesia guide. 

San Jose del Monte Visita Iglesia