The Guadalupe Church - Santa Fe, New Mexico

PicturePhoto by Joshua Trujillo. Visit his blog and order the book at http://guadalupejourney.blogspot.com
The Santuario de Guadalupe in Santa Fe, New Mexico, was  built shortly after 1776. It is the oldest, still-standing shrine built in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the United States.

The Santuario de Guadalupe was constructed adjacent to the Santa Fe River and near the end of the El Camino Real (Royal Highway), a colonial trade route from Mexico City through Chihuahua to Santa Fe. CoIonists from Mexico in the 17th and 18th centuries brought devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe with them to what is today the state of New Mexico in the United States.
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The first church of Our Lady of Guadalupe was a tiny adobe structure built as a shrine to Our Lady of the New World. The Santuario not only served the faithful from the City of Santa Fe, but welcomed travelers who ventured into the city.

The church is also home to the largest oil-on canvas Spanish baroque reredos (altar screen) painted by by Jose de Alzibar 1783 and a statue of Saint Juan Diego by renowned artist Gogy Farias from Mexico City.

The small museum onsite provides a bit more history including images and stories, and the Walking Rosary and Tepayac Hill are inspiring additions. Many local items can be found in the gift shop , as well.

Three times a week, volunteers provide a hot meal for the needy at lunch through the Parish Hall and important celebrations take place throughout the year.
Unveiling of the Virgin de Guadalupe in Santa Fe, New Mexico ~ Sunday August 31, 20008 -
​View the video by Joshua Trujillo.
​To learn more, visit his blog or order his book here at http://guadalupejourney.blogspot.com
Visit the Blog and Book by Joshua Trujillo to learn more about the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Santa Fe, New Mexico! As he noted: "Catholics from Northern New Mexico made a journey from Mexico City with a 12 foot-tall, 4,000 pound statue of the Patron Saint of the Americas. The statue was placed in front of the Santuario de Guadalupe, the oldest church in the United States honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe. The journey to New Mexico followed the Camino Real, the historic route taken from Mexico City to the northern territory of New Mexico by early Spanish settlers. The statue and the spiritual and physical journey were born out of controversial use of one of the most revered and important images in Hispanic culture. But that is not why the faithful pursued this project. Their pursuit was one of dedication, faith and discovery. The statue is the work of reknown Mexican artist Georgina "Gogy" Farias who herself has a strong devotion to Guadalupe. This website will share photographs by photojournalist Joshua Trujillo and some of the stories from the group's journey north."   Click here to visit the blog by Joshua Trujillo
Parish Fiesta
Get your boots on and get ready for some roasted corn, grilled burgers, facepainting, music, dancing, and more during the annual Parish Fiesta. Mariachi Nueva Revolucion kicks off the event and there are also fundraising activities including a Cake Walk , food sales, raffles, and a Silent Auction!