Visita Iglesia Sites

The Visita Iglesia (or in English “Church Visit”) is a Roman Catholic Lenten tradition that began back in Rome and is especially popular in the Philippines and Spanish cultures, where the faithful visit at least seven (and sometimes fourteen) different churches to pray and reflect. Visiting multiple church sites represent the path Christ takes from the Garden of Gethsemane through to the crucifixion while giving the faithful to pray with Christ as he asked his disciples to pray with him in the garden.

For any of our faithful who would like to take part in this tradition, here are a listing of churches and the times they will be open to visit in the area.

Adoration Times:

Holy Child Jesus Parish – Main Site: Open until Midnight.

Holy Child Jesus Parish – Blessed Stepinac Croatian Mission Site: Open until 9:30pm.
6346 N Ridge Ave, Chicago IL 60660

St. Padre Pio Parish: Open until Midnight.
5601 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

St. Gertrude: Open until Midnight.
1420 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Mary, Mother of God Parish – St. Gregory Site: Open until Midnight.
5545 N Paulina, Chicago IL 60640

St. Jerome: Open until Midnight.
1709 W Lunt Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Queen of Angels Church: Open until Midnight.
2330 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

St. John XXIII Parish – St. Mary Church site: Open until 11:00pm.
1012 Lake St, Evanston, IL 60201