Sacred Heart Shrine in Roxas: Faith Above the City
The Sacred Heart Shrine stands on Tumandok Hill above Roxas City. Here is how to reach it from Roxas Airport, what the 132-foot monument represents, and the current Mass and healing schedules.
ROXAS CITY · CAPIZ · 11.5480° N, 122.7251° E
The white figure of Christ rises above Tumandok Hill, arms open over Roxas City. It is a commanding sight, but the Sacred Heart Shrine is not simply a viewpoint. It is an active sanctuary for Mass, healing prayer, confession, and quiet time. The hilltop location also makes it one of the easiest meaningful stops to add to a Roxas City arrival or departure day. You can come directly from Roxas Airport, continue from the city proper, or place it at the start of a wider Capiz road trip.
Go for: the scale of the monument, the open view across Capiz, and a place to slow down before the next leg of your journey. Visit in daylight, dress with respect, and check the worship schedule before entering the sanctuary grounds.
Faith Above Roxas City
The monument rises about 132 feet in total, according to the Department of Tourism’s Western Visayas guide. Pueblo de Panay describes the figure of Christ itself as 102 feet tall. That distinction matters because the two measurements are often repeated as if they describe the same thing.
Built in 2015, the figure has become one of the clearest landmarks on the Roxas City skyline. Its position on Tumandok Hill gives the image its power. Christ does not stand apart from the city. From below, the statue appears to watch over the roads, homes, fields, and coast beyond them.
The official name is the Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It sits inside Pueblo de Panay and remains a place of worship. Photos are part of most visits, but prayer services and people seeking quiet should set the rhythm of the place.
How to Get to the Sacred Heart Shrine
From Roxas Airport
Yes, the shrine can be reached directly from Roxas Airport. Take a tricycle, taxi, or pre-arranged car to the Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Pueblo de Panay. Show the driver the full name and the map pin for Tumandok Hill. Roxas has other churches with similar names, so saying only “Sacred Heart” can cause confusion.
Agree on the fare before boarding. If you are visiting before a departing flight, keep a generous buffer for the return journey and airport check-in. The shrine works best as a planned stop, not a rushed airport detour.
From Roxas City Proper
From the city center, hire a tricycle or car to Pueblo de Panay and ask to be taken up to the sanctuary. The final approach climbs toward the hill. Save the map offline in case your signal weakens along the way, and arrange a return ride if you do not have your own vehicle.
From Iloilo City
Roxas City is an overland journey from Iloilo City, so treat the shrine as part of a Capiz day or overnight trip. If you are flying into Panay through Iloilo, start with our Iloilo International Airport guide, then confirm current bus or van departures to Roxas City. Transport schedules and terminal arrangements can change.
Mass, Healing, and Confession Schedules
The sanctuary publishes the following regular schedule. It was checked on 26 August 2026. Special liturgies, feast days, and weather conditions may change access, so confirm through the official shrine schedule before making a long trip.
| Day | Regular Mass times |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 5:15 PM |
| Friday | 1:30 PM and 5:15 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM and 5:15 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 5:15 PM |
- Healing session: Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. A healing Mass follows at 1:30 PM.
- Friday confession: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM.
- Sunday confession: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
- Third Saturday confession: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
How to Visit With Respect
- Dress for a sanctuary. Cover shoulders and knees, especially if you plan to enter a worship area or attend Mass.
- Keep voices low. Healing sessions, confession, and personal prayer may be taking place even when the grounds look quiet.
- Ask before photographing people. A public shrine is still a private moment for many pilgrims.
- Confirm viewing access on arrival. Areas around the monument may close for worship, maintenance, or bad weather.
- Carry water and sun protection. The exposed hill can feel hot in the middle of the day.
Build a Capiz Day Around the Shrine
The shrine pairs naturally with Panay Church, home to the historic Dakong Linganay bell. If you want a quieter coastal stop, continue to the Ruins of Alcatraz in Roxas. Both add a different layer to Capiz: one rooted in church history, the other in a weathered structure facing the sea.
Travelers continuing south through Panay can turn the journey into a wider road trip. The mountain route to Guiritsan and Miagos Falls demands its own day, local coordination, and stable weather. It should not be squeezed into the same afternoon as the shrine.
The Suroy Verdict
The Sacred Heart Shrine earns its place in a Roxas City itinerary because it works on two levels. The monument changes the skyline, while the sanctuary gives that scale a human purpose. Come for the view if that is what first draws you up Tumandok Hill. Stay long enough to understand why people come here to pray.
