Visita Iglesia 2025: A Filipino-American Pilgrimage Through Historic Churches in Los Angeles

TJ Manotoc

<div><br/></div><p>It’s Holy Week and millions of Filipinos outside the Philippines are going through some major FOMO and missing home all the more. Families back home are deep in their traditions for Semana Santa. For Filipino-American Catholics in Southern California they can continue the cherished tradition of Visita Iglesia—visiting seven churches to reflect on the Passion of Christ. </p><p>Check out this list for a half-day, drivable pilgrimage through Los Angeles, exploring historic and culturally significant churches that resonate with the Catholic faith and heritage. (Note, its best to check their websites and call to check for Holy Week / Easter schedule for times and schedules)</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>1. <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;q=St.+Columban+Filipino+Catholic+Church+%E2%80%93+Koreatown&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8">St. Columban Filipino Catholic Church – Koreatown</a></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1744919091689St Columban.png" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Courtesy: St Columban website</em><br/></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Address: 125 S. Loma Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90026</p><p>Established in 1945, St. Columban is the first Filipino parish in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, serving as a spiritual home for generations of Filipino-Americans.  </p><div><br/></div><p>⸻</p><div><br/></div><p>2.<a href="https://www.preciousbloodchurchla.org"> Precious Blood Catholic Church – Westlake</a></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1744919144792Precious Blood.jpeg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Courtesy: Precious Blood Catholic Church website</em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Address: 435 S. Occidental Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90057</p><p>Built in 1926, this Italian Romanesque church features intricate mosaics and stained glass. Since 2004, it has been administered by the Missionaries of Jesus, a religious order based in the Philippines.  </p><div><br/></div><p>⸻</p><div><br/></div><p>3. <a href="https://www.stvincentla.org">St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church – University Park</a></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1744919250866StVincent.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Courtesy: St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church website<br/></em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Address: 621 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007</p><p>Constructed in 1925 and funded by oilman Edward L. Doheny, this church is an architectural marvel and a designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument.  </p><div><br/></div><p>⸻</p><div><br/></div><p>4. <a href="https://www.olacathedral.org">Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels – Downtown LA</a></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1744919316127LAcathedral.webp" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Courtesy: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels website</em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Address: 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012</p><p>Serving over 5 million Catholics, this modern cathedral is the spiritual heart of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.   </p><div><br/></div><p>⸻</p><div><br/></div><p>5. <a href="https://laplacita.mordntedigital.com">La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles (La Placita) – El Pueblo</a></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1744919366745LAPacita.png" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Courtesy: La Pacita Church website</em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Address: 535 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012</p><p>Founded in 1814, La Placita is the oldest Catholic church in Los Angeles, deeply rooted in the city’s Hispanic and Filipino communities.  </p><div><br/></div><p>⸻</p><div><br/></div><p>6.<a href="https://stbrendanla.org"> St. Brendan Catholic Church – Hancock Park</a></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1744919499847STBrendan.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Courtesy: St Brendan Catholic Church website</em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Address: 310 S. Van Ness Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90020</p><p>This Gothic Revival church, built in 1927, has been featured in numerous films and is known for its stunning architecture.  </p><div><br/></div><p>⸻</p><div><br/></div><p>7. <a href="https://ihmc-la.org">Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish – East Hollywood</a></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1744919641267immaculate heart.png" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Courtesy: Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish website</em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Address: 4954 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90029</p><p>A vibrant parish that has long served the Filipino-American community, offering Masses and services that reflect our rich cultural traditions.   </p><div><br/></div><p>⸻</p><div><br/></div><p>Churches to Visit in order::</p><p>    1.    St. Columban Filipino Catholic Church – 125 S. Loma Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90026</p><p>    2.    Precious Blood Catholic Church – 435 S. Occidental Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90057</p><p>    3.    St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church – 621 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007</p><p>    4.    Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels – 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012</p><p>    5.    La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles (La Placita) – 535 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012</p><p>    6.    St. Brendan Catholic Church – 310 S. Van Ness Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90020</p><p>    7.    Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish – 4954 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90029</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1744919698985Screenshot 2025-04-17 at 12.21.59 PM.png" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Driving guide for LA Churches</em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Estimated Driving Times Between Churches:</p><p>    •    St. Columban to Precious Blood: ~5 minutes</p><p>    •    Precious Blood to St. Vincent de Paul: ~10 minutes</p><p>    •    St. Vincent de Paul to Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels: ~10 minutes</p><p>    •    Cathedral to La Placita: ~5 minutes</p><p>    •    La Placita to St. Brendan: ~15 minutes</p><p>    •    St. Brendan to Immaculate Heart of Mary: ~10 minutes </p><div><br/></div><p>Total Driving Time: Approximately 55 minutes</p><div><br/></div><p>Time Allocated per Church Visit: 15 minutes</p><p>Total Time for Church Visits: 7 churches × 15 minutes = 105 minutes (1 hour and 45 minutes)</p><div><br/></div><p>Total Estimated Time for the Pilgrimage:</p><p>Driving Time (55 minutes) + Church Visits (105 minutes) = Approximately 3 hours</p><div><br/></div><p>⸻</p><div><br/></div><p>Suggested Stops for Refreshments:</p><p>    •    Cafe Dulce – Located in Little Tokyo, known for its unique pastries and coffee.</p><p>    •    Kuya Lord – An elevated fast-casual restaurant in East Hollywood, featuring regional Filipino dishes from the Southern Tagalog region. Chef Maynard Llera brings his classical techniques to traditional Filipino cuisine, offering dishes like lucenachon and pancit chami.  </p><p>    •    Spoon &amp; Pork – Located in Silver Lake, this restaurant specializes in modern Filipino comfort food. Known for their signature ‘Patita’—a crispy pork shank—and other pork-centric dishes, Spoon &amp; Pork offers a contemporary take on Filipino classics.</p><p>    •    B Sweet Dessert Bar – In Sawtelle, offering Filipino-inspired desserts like halo-halo and ube treats.</p>

<p>For Filipino-American Catholics in SoCal they can continue the cherished tradition of Visita Iglesia—visiting seven churches to reflect on the Passion of Christ. Check out this list for a drivable pilgrimage through LA, exploring historic and culturally significant churches.</p>

For Filipino-American Catholics in SoCal they can continue the cherished tradition of Visita Iglesia—visiting seven churches to reflect on the Passion of Christ. Check out this list for a drivable pilgrimage through LA, exploring historic and culturally significant churches.

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Visita Iglesia 2025: A Filipino-American pilgrimage through historic churches in Los Angeles

Visita Iglesia 2025: A Filipino-American pilgrimage through historic churches in Los Angeles

TJ Manotoc

Published Apr 18, 2025 03:57 AM PHT

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Updated Apr 18, 2025 06:17 AM PHT

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