Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Shrine
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      • Parish Groups
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      • ACTS Espanol
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      • Sacraments
      • Religious Education
      • RCIA
      • Family Life
      • Vocations
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  • About Us
    • Church History
    • Bulletins
    • Online Giving
    • Shrine
    • Devotion
    • Graduates
  • Get Involved
    • Parish Groups
    • Events
    • Stewardship
    • ACTS
    • ACTS Espanol
  • Faith
    • Sacraments
    • Religious Education
    • RCIA
    • Family Life
    • Vocations
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  • Resources
    • Catholic Resources
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    • Santuario
    • Devoción
    • Corresponsabilidad
    • Sacramentos
    • Educación Religiosa
    • Vida Familiar
    • Recursos Católicos
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The History of our Parish

 Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish was founded in 1927 by Fr. Marcelino Ruiz from Mexico. Originally established as a parish to assist the Mexican-American families in the area, it now houses many nationalities. In 1931, Fr. Juan Arana became the first Augustinian pastor, and since then, the Augustinian Fathers from Spain have been in charge of the parish. The first church was located at the corner of Houston Avenue and 15th Street, when a framed building was acquired on the 200 block of 16th Street. In 1936, Fr. Arana built the steel and brick Church at 134 15th Street that served the faithful for 40 years.


In 1966, Fr. Porfirio Fernandez purchased the land at 61st Street and 9th Avenue. Ten years later, the present Church with a capacity of 600 was built. In October of 1976, the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe was carried in procession on the shoulders of the parishioners to the new location. Within the next ten years, the Rectory, the Parish Hall and the CCD Center were also built.

The parish recently celebrated its 90th Anniversary, with Mass celebrated by Fr. Urbano Saenz and Bishop Curtis Guillory. Father Saenz served as the Pastor from 2015 through 2024, with Father Jacob Mado as our Parrochial Vicar.


Currently, Fr. Xavier Sibi serves as our Pastor and Fr. Juan Antonio Goyanes as Parrochial Vicar.

View our 90th Anniversary Souvenir Booklet

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Pastors who have served our Parish

1927   Rev. Marcelino Ruiz

1929   Priests of St. Mary's

1931   Rev. Juan Arana

1945   Rev. Basilio Fresno

1951   Rev. Porfirio Fernandez

1957   Rev. Peter Parra

1960   Rev. Porfirio Fernandez

1977   Rev. Enrique Martinez

1983   Rev. Jose A. Giganto

1990   Rev. T.R. Blanco

2015   Rev. Urbano Saenz

2024   Rev. Xavier Sibi



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