Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Monday, December 12, 2022

Our Lady of Guadalupe first introduced herself as the Mother of God and the mother of all humanity when she appeared on the hill of Tepeyac in Mexico in 1531. An indigenous peasant, Juan Diego, saw a glowing figure on the hill. After she had identified herself to him, Our Lady asked that Juan build her a shrine in that same spot, in order for her to show and share her love and compassion with all those who believe.
We celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12. Many parishes celebrate this day with Las Mañanitas, early morning Mass, hot chocolate and pastries.
Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of the Americas, unborn children and the New Evangelization.