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CHURCH officials and residents in Maasin City, Southern Leyte were elated after the Catholic bishop leaders elevated the status of its 17th century Cathedral into a national shrine.Monsignor Oscar Cadayona, vicar-general of the Diocese of Maasin, said the declaration of the Maasin Cathedral Church, also known as the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Assumption in Maasin City, into a national shrine symbolizes the 'outpouring of graces to all of us devotees to the Mahal nga Patrona .
'We are truly honored and blessed that our Maasin Cathedral has been approved for National Shrine status. We are truly overwhelmed by the unity of participation and support of the Maasinhon community, especially to the Diocese of Maasin, towards the designation of our Cathedral as a national shrine--my heartfelt and sincerest congratulations,' Mercado said in the report.'Let’s always continue the spirit of ajonay ...
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