Divine Mercy Shrine in Consolacion, Cebu to boost faith-based tourism

The artist’s perspective of the Divine Mercy Shrine that will rise in Consolacion town, northern Cebu.These were some of the visions from various religious groups in Cebu for the construction of the Divine Mercy Shrine in Consolacion town, northern Cebu.

Fr. Lucas Inoc, spiritual director of the Archdiocese of Cebu, said the establishing of a Divine Mercy Shrine in Cebu is just timely, considering that the island is enjoying the benefits of tourism. “Cebu is one of the most popular tourist spots in the Philippines. With the completion of the Divine Mercy Shrine in Garing, it will offer something different, not only to tourists, but also pilgrims,” Inoc said. “We are seeing a future that promotes religious tourism.”

The Consolacion shrine is the third largest Divine Mercy Shrine in the country. The two others are located in Bulacan in Luzon and in El Salvador City in northern Mindanao.

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