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Jubilee Churches in the Archdiocese of Cebu (2025) with Fastest Route Suggestions

  • Jomar Hilario Jomar Hilario

Jubilee Churches in the Archdiocese of Cebu (2025)

Below is the alphabetical list and fastest route suggestion for Jubilee Pilgrimage for Cebu Districts 1 – 8 , using local names and including the town or barangay of each church.

District 1 – Metro Cebu North

Alphabetical List:

  1. Basilica Minore del Santo Niño (Santo Niño, Cebu City, Cebu)
  2. Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral (P. Burgos St., Cebu City, Cebu)
  3. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish – Recoletos (Magallanes cor. Leon Kilat Streets, Cebu City, Cebu)
  4. Sacred Heart Parish (D. Jakosalem St., Cebu City, Cebu)
  5. Guadalupe Shrine (Guadalupe, Cebu City, Cebu)
  6. Shrine of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus (Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu)
  7. Virgen de Regla National Shrine (Poblacion, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu)

Fastest Route Suggestion:

  1. Start at Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral (P. Burgos St., Cebu City).
  2. Proceed to Basilica Minore del Santo Niño (Santo Niño, Cebu City).
  3. Visit Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish – Recoletos (Magallanes cor. Leon Kilat Streets, Cebu City).
  4. Head to Sacred Heart Parish (D. Jakosalem St., Cebu City).
  5. Go to Guadalupe Shrine (Guadalupe, Cebu City).
  6. Visit Shrine of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus (Lahug, Cebu City).
  7. End at Virgen de Regla National Shrine (Poblacion, Lapu-Lapu City).

District 2 – Metro Cebu South

Alphabetical List:

  1. San Nicolas Parish (C. Padilla St., Cebu City, Cebu)
  2. Lourdes Shrine (Punta Princesa, Cebu City, Cebu)
  3. Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (Poblacion Ward III, Minglanilla, Cebu)
  4. Saint Francis Church (Poblacion, Naga City, Cebu)
  5. Santa Teresa Church (Poblacion, Talisay City, Cebu)

Fastest Route Suggestion:

  1. Start at San Nicolas Parish (Cebu City).
  2. Proceed to Lourdes Shrine (Punta Princesa, Cebu City).
  3. Visit Santa Teresa Church (Poblacion, Talisay City).
  4. Head to Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (Poblacion Ward III, Minglanilla).
  5. End at Saint Francis Church (Poblacion, Naga City).

10 Facts About the Philippines’ Jubilee Year 2025 (For Grade 5)

  1. What is a Jubilee Year?
    A Jubilee Year is a special time in the Catholic Church celebrated every 25 years. It is a year of forgiveness, renewal, and hope for all Catholics12.
  2. Theme for 2025:
    The theme for the Jubilee Year 2025 is “Pilgrims of Hope,” encouraging Catholics to journey together in faith and hope26.
  3. Special Celebrations:
    Holy Week (April 13-19), Easter Sunday (April 20), and Pentecost (June 8) will be celebrated by Christians worldwide together during the Jubilee Year1.
  4. Filipino Spirit of Hope:
    Filipinos are known as a “people of hope” because more than 90% of Filipinos believe in a better future, even during challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic2.
  5. Jubilee Churches in the Philippines:
    There are many designated Jubilee Churches across the country where pilgrims can visit to pray and receive blessings during this special year45.
  6. Plenary Indulgence:
    Pilgrims who visit Jubilee Churches can receive a plenary indulgence, which is a special blessing that forgives sins and removes punishment for them4.
  7. Biblical Origin:
    The idea of a Jubilee comes from the Bible, specifically Leviticus 25:10, which talks about proclaiming liberty and returning to God every 50 years1.
  8. Focus on Missionary Work:
    The Catholic Church in the Philippines encourages people to live as “missionary disciples,” sharing faith and helping others during this year26.
  9. Journey to the Holy Land:
    Filipino pilgrims are invited to visit sacred sites in Israel, such as Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Nazareth, as part of their spiritual journey during the Jubilee Year1.
  10. A Time for Renewal:
    The Jubilee Year is not just about celebrations but also about renewing faith, strengthening communities, and spreading love and hope among families and friends26.

Cebu Jubilee Church District 3 – Southeast Cebu

Alphabetical List:

  1. Patrocinio de Maria Church (Poblacion, Boljoon, Cebu)
  2. Saint Catherine of Alexandria Church (Poblacion I, Carcar City, Cebu)
  3. Saint Michael Archangel Church (Rizal St., Argao, Cebu)
  4. San Guillermo de Aquitania Church (Poblacion, Dalaguete, Cebu)

Cebu Jubilee Church Fastest Route Suggestion:

  1. Start at Saint Catherine of Alexandria Church (Carcar City).
  2. Proceed to Saint Michael Archangel Church (Argao).
  3. Visit Patrocinio de Maria Church (Boljoon).
  4. End at San Guillermo de Aquitania Church (Dalaguete).

Cebu Jubilee Church District 4 – Southwest Cebu

Alphabetical List:

  1. Saint Anne Church (Poblacion, Barili, Cebu)
  2. Saint Francis Xavier Church (Poblacion, Alegria, Cebu)
  3. Saint Francis of Assisi Church (Poblacion, Dumanjug, Cebu)
  4. Saint Gregory the Great Church (Poblacion, Ginatilan, Cebu)

Cebu Jubilee Church Fastest Route Suggestion:

  1. Start at Saint Anne Church (Barili).
  2. Proceed to Saint Francis of Assisi Church (Dumanjug).
  3. Visit Saint Gregory the Great Church (Ginatilan).
  4. End at Saint Francis Xavier Church (Alegria).

Cebu Jubilee Church District 5 – Northwest Cebu

Alphabetical List:

  1. Saint John of Sahagun Church (Poblacion, Toledo City, Cebu)
  2. San Antonio de Padua Church (Poblacion, Tuburan, Cebu)
  3. Saint Francis of Assisi Church (Balamban, Cebu)
  4. Santa Lucia Church (Asturias, Cebu)

Cebu Jubilee Church Fastest Route Suggestion:

  1. Start at Saint John of Sahagun Church (Toledo City).
  2. Proceed to Santa Lucia Church (Asturias).
  3. Visit San Antonio de Padua Church (Tuburan).
  4. End at Saint Francis of Assisi Church (Balamban).

Jubilee Churches in the Archdiocese of Cebu (2025)

District 6 – Far North Cebu

Alphabetical List:

  1. San Vicente Ferrer Church (Bungtod, Bogo City, Cebu)
  2. Santa Rosa de Lima Church (Poblacion, Daanbantayan, Cebu)
  3. Saint Peter the Apostle Church (Bantayan Island, Bantayan, Cebu)

Fastest Route Suggestion:

  1. Start at San Vicente Ferrer Church (Bogo City).
  2. Proceed to Santa Rosa de Lima Church (Daanbantayan).
  3. End at Saint Peter the Apostle Church (Bantayan Island).

District 7 – Mid North Cebu

Alphabetical List:

  1. Santiago de Compostela Church (Poblacion, Compostela, Cebu)
  2. Santo Tomas de Villanueva Church (Danao City, Cebu)
  3. Saint Joseph Church (San Francisco, Camotes, Cebu)

Fastest Route Suggestion:

  1. Start at Santo Tomas de Villanueva Church (Danao City).
  2. Proceed to Santiago de Compostela Church (Compostela).
  3. End at Saint Joseph Church (San Francisco, Camotes).

District 8 – Near North Cebu

Alphabetical List:

  1. Our Lady of Fatima Shrine (Basak, Mandaue City, Cebu)
  2. National Shrine of Saint Joseph (Centro, Mandaue City, Cebu)

Fastest Route Suggestion:

  1. Start at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine (Basak, Mandaue City).
  2. End at National Shrine of Saint Joseph (Centro, Mandaue City).

10 Facts About Catholicism and Cebu (For Grade 5)

  1. Cebu is the Cradle of Christianity in the Philippines
    Cebu is where Catholicism first arrived in the Philippines in 1521, brought by Ferdinand Magellan.
  2. The Santo Niño de Cebu
    The Santo Niño, a statue of the Child Jesus, was a gift from Magellan to Queen Juana of Cebu. It is now housed in the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño.
  3. First Catholic Mass in Cebu
    The first Catholic Mass in Cebu was celebrated on April 14, 1521, marking the start of Catholicism in the region.
  4. Basilica Minore del Santo Niño
    This is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the Philippines, built in 1565 to honor the Santo Niño.
  5. Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
    The cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of Cebu and one of the most important churches in the province.
  6. Sinulog Festival
    The Sinulog Festival is held every January to honor the Santo Niño and is one of the biggest religious festivals in the Philippines.
  7. Guadalupe Shrine
    The Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe de Cebu is a popular pilgrimage site for Catholics in Cebu.
  8. Virgen de Regla National Shrine
    Located in Lapu-Lapu City, this shrine honors Our Lady of the Rule, a beloved Marian devotion among Cebuanos.
  9. Cebu’s Role in Jubilee Year 2025
    Several churches in Cebu are designated as Jubilee Churches for pilgrims to visit during this holy year.
  10. Cebu is a Stronghold of Faith
    Today, Cebu remains a center of Catholic faith and culture, with many churches, festivals, and traditions that celebrate Christianity.

These facts highlight why Cebu is so special for Catholics!

Well Salamat!

  1. https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-news/2024/12/12/2406826/32-cebu-churches-designated-jubilee-churches
  2. https://gcatholic.org/churches/list/jubilee2025/Cebu.htm
  3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Cebu
  4. https://businessmirror.com.ph/2021/03/21/list-of-jubilee-churches-for-the-celebration-of-the-500-years-of-christianity-in-phl/
  5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cebu_Metropolitan_Cathedral
  6. https://www.ucanews.com/directory/dioceses/philippines-cebu/425
  7. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303210209/http:/directory.ucanews.com/dioceses/philippines-cebu/425
  8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_del_Santo_Ni%C3%B1o
  9. https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cebu_Cathedral_2024-07-07.jpg (image credit)

Quezon City Jubilee Churches – Visit 6 In A Day Route + Options to visit Many

  • Jomar Hilario Jomar Hilario

Route To Visit Six Jubilee Churches in Quezon City In One Day (Diocese of Cubao)

Here are the Jubilee Churches located in Quezon City, under the Diocese of Cubao:

Alphabetical Order

  • Christ the King Parish (Veterans Village, Project 7, Quezon City)
  • Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph (Aurora Boulevard, Project 3, Quezon City)
  • Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao (Lantana St., Cubao, Quezon City)
  • National Shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, La Naval de Manila (537 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City)
  • Our Lady of Hope Parish (107 Road 3, Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City)
  • Shrine of Jesus, the Divine Word (E. Rodriguez Avenue, Quezon City)
  • St. John Paul II Parish (Orchard Road, Eastwood City, Bagumbayan, Quezon City)

Pilgrimage Trail Route (Suggested)

This is a suggested route. Traffic and other factors may affect travel times. Check my other post for parking options.

Important Note: Please verify Mass schedules for each church before planning your visit. Of course, you can simply visit and pray your rosary inside.

Starting Point: Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao (Lantana St., Cubao, Quezon City)

Option 1: Two Jubilee Churches

  1. Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao (Lantana St., Cubao, Quezon City)
  2. Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph (Aurora Boulevard, Project 3, Quezon City) – Relatively close proximity, a short drive or even a manageable walk.

Option 2: Three Jubilee Churches

  1. Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao (Lantana St., Cubao, Quezon City)
  2. Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph (Aurora Boulevard, Project 3, Quezon City)
  3. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, La Naval de Manila (537 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City) – Head west along Aurora Blvd, then turn onto Quezon Avenue.

Option 3: Four Jubilee Churches

  1. Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao (Lantana St., Cubao, Quezon City)
  2. Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph (Aurora Boulevard, Project 3, Quezon City)
  3. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, La Naval de Manila (537 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City)
  4. Shrine of Jesus, the Divine Word (E. Rodriguez Avenue, Quezon City) – Located along E. Rodriguez Ave.

Option 4: Five Jubilee Churches

  1. Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao (Lantana St., Cubao, Quezon City)
  2. Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph (Aurora Boulevard, Project 3, Quezon City)
  3. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, La Naval de Manila (537 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City)
  4. Shrine of Jesus, the Divine Word (E. Rodriguez Avenue, Quezon City)
  5. Our Lady of Hope Parish (107 Road 3, Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City) – From E. Rodriguez, head towards Visayas Avenue and then to Road 3.

Option 5: Six Jubilee Churches (Follow this route in Google maps: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1TpwfwNCT4uouPr7JAdgN1t7IinP3ozo&usp=sharing )

  1. Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao (Lantana St., Cubao, Quezon City)
  2. Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph (Aurora Boulevard, Project 3, Quezon City)
  3. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, La Naval de Manila (537 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City)
  4. Shrine of Jesus, the Divine Word (E. Rodriguez Avenue, Quezon City)
  5. Our Lady of Hope Parish (107 Road 3, Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City)
  6. Christ the King Parish (Veterans Village, Project 7, Quezon City) – Near Our Lady of Hope Parish.

Option 6: Seven Jubilee Churches

  1. Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao (Lantana St., Cubao, Quezon City)
  2. Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph (Aurora Boulevard, Project 3, Quezon City)
  3. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, La Naval de Manila (537 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City)
  4. Shrine of Jesus, the Divine Word (E. Rodriguez Avenue, Quezon City)
  5. Our Lady of Hope Parish (107 Road 3, Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City)
  6. Christ the King Parish (Veterans Village, Project 7, Quezon City)
  7. St. John Paul II Parish (Orchard Road, Eastwood City, Bagumbayan, Quezon City) – Travel from Project 7 towards Eastwood City.

Enjoy your Jubilee Year Pilgrimage!

Refer to my other post for a list with parking slots available.

If you’re going around the Jubilee churches and wondering – what is this for?

Or you may be accompanied by a friend or driver who doesn’t “GET IT”.

Here’s a conversation you can talk to them about – during the times between the pilgrimage.

It uses LOGIC and will not offend anyone.

Introducing Pascal’s Wager:

Pascal’s Wager is an idea from the 17th century by Catholic mathematician Blaise Pascal.
In a letter, he was trying to prove what will happen if God exists or not.

Here’s how he explained it:

  1. You Have Two Choices:
    • Believe in God: This means you think God is real and you follow the rules or teachings that come with believing in God.
    • Don’t Believe in God: This means you don’t think God is real, so you might not follow those rules or teachings.
  2. Now, Think About What Happens After You Die:
    • If God Exists:
      • If you believe in God, you might go to a good place (like heaven) after you die.
      • If you don’t believe in God, you might not go to that good place.
    • If God Doesn’t Exist:
      • If you believe in God, nothing bad happens to you after you die (you just stop existing).
      • If you don’t believe in God, nothing bad happens to you either (you just stop existing).

Pascal’s Idea

Pascal said that if you believe in God and God doesn’t exist, you won’t lose anything important. But if you don’t believe in God and God does exist, you might miss out on something very good (like going to heaven).

So, Pascal thought it was a safer bet to believe in God because if God does exist, you’ll be happy you did. And if God doesn’t exist, it won’t hurt you to have believed.

A Simple Example

Imagine you’re on a hike and you come to a river. You want to get to the other side, but you’re not sure if the water is deep or if there’s a shallow spot where you can cross safely. You have two choices:

  1. Wear a Life Jacket: This way, if the water is deep, you’ll be safe.
  2. Don’t Wear a Life Jacket: If the water is shallow, you’ll be fine. But if it’s deep, you might get into trouble.

In this situation, wearing a life jacket is like believing in God. If you wear it and the water is shallow, nothing bad happens (you just get a little wet, but you’re safe). But if you don’t wear it and the water is deep, you could be in danger.

Similarly, Pascal said that believing in God is like wearing the life jacket. If God exists, believing in God might help you get to a good place after you die (like heaven). And if God doesn’t exist, believing won’t hurt you. But if you don’t believe and God does exist, you might miss out on something important.

So, in both cases, it’s safer to take the precaution (wear the life jacket or believe in God) just in case.

What does “Believe” Mean anyway, for the Catholic?

For the Jubilee Catholic, this means:
1) Reading more about God, Spiritual Reading they called it. You can start here: https://amzn.to/3XKbueB
2) Doing what God wants based on what you read.
3) If reading is confusing or you’re Gaston from Beauty and Beast (you only like pictures) – you talk to a priest to explain what you’re reading in #1
4) You also read the Bible: https://amzn.to/4iCxsYY
5) You say your prayers using a prayer book, like this one: https://amzn.to/41WtTYa
6) Pray for the Dead, like here: https://amzn.to/4hq3hmP
7) Generally love people, seek confession at church, follow church practices and go back to #1 – #3 to seek explanations.

Jomar Hilario

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Thanks to this website for info:

  1. https://cbcpnews.net/cbcpnews/list-jubilee-2025-pilgrim-churches-in-the-philippines/

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