This shrine was located near the river where image was usually found, An arch made of coral stone with a bas relief of the Virgin of Caysasay was built later on.

It has been verified through serious investigation that the Most Holy Virgin has appeared there and that it be given with the title Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia.

Behind the main altar lies the sacristy and a stairwell that leads to the room of the Virgin where devotees could venerate.

Celestino Mayordomo improvised a large makeshift shelter at the town plaza where the image of the Virgin of Caysasay was enshrined temporarily.

Marcos Anton repaired the minor damages, installed a new altar and a presbytery floor and constructed an iron balustrade around it.

Agapito Aparicio installed an organ bought from the famous organist Don Doroteo Otorelin of Palencia, Spain.

The former convent was converted on May 20, 1962[3] into an orphanage called Children's Home managed by the Sister Oblates of the Holy Spirit upon the request of Cardinal Rufino Santos.

By January 2020, the façade sustained fissures caused by the eruption of Taal Volcano and persistent earthquakes that occurred in the past years.

The re-dedication rites were presided by the apostolic nuncio to the Philippines, Charles John Brown, and the Archbishop of Lipa, Gilbert Garcera.

Originally, the steps were made of adobe stone, but these were later replaced with granite or batong song-song in the year 1850 by Fr.