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Our Lady of Guadalupe
Las Guadalupanas Draws Women to Our Blessed Mother
by April Deocariza After Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared to Juan Diego in 1531, nearly nine million indigenous people in Mexico converted to the Catholic faith, and she became the patroness of the unborn and the Americas. Nearly 500 years later, Our Lady’s influence and intercession remain, felt even 2,000 …
U.S. shrine re-creates Our Lady of Guadalupe apparition with giant sculptures
by Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 12, 2022 / 14:30 pm A Catholic shrine is re-creating “Tepeyac Hill” — where Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared nearly 500 years ago to St. Juan Diego — in the United States. The new hill, located in Oklahoma City, was dedicated Sunday in …
December 12 – Our Lady of Guadalupe
In 1531 a “Lady from Heaven” appeared to Saint Juan Diego, a poor Indian from Tepeyac, a hill northwest of Mexico City. She identified herself as the Mother of the True God and instructed him to have the bishop build a church on the site. As a sign for the …
Today’s Video: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Today we celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Check out the video on this Patron Saint of the Americas:
Fact or fiction? Nine popular myths about Our Lady of Guadalupe
by David Ramos Mexico City, Mexico, Dec 10, 2021 / 08:00 am In the 500 years since Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared, the image of Our Lady has become the subject of several popular myths and legends, especially in Mexico, where she appeared. Fr. Eduardo Chávez was the postulator for …
Why is Our Lady of Guadalupe patroness of the unborn?
by Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 11, 2022 / 05:30 am On Dec. 12 we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Did you know that she is the patroness of the unborn? When Our Lady appeared to St. Juan Diego nearly 500 years ago, she came first …
5 things to know about Pope Francis’ consecration prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Mar 25, 2022 / 08:00 am Pope Francis has asked Catholics around the world to join him on Friday in consecrating all humanity, especially Russia and Ukraine, to the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To enable Catholic parishes around the world to participate, …
Why is Our Lady of Guadalupe patroness of the unborn?
by Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 10, 2021 / 16:45 pm When Our Lady appeared to St. Juan Diego nearly 500 years ago, she came first and foremost as a mother — the mother of God, and our mother. “Listen, and let it penetrate your heart, my dear little …
100 years ago Jesus protected Our Lady of Guadalupe in a bomb attack
by CNA Staff Mexico City Newsroom, Nov 20, 2021 / 09:22 am A century ago, in 1921, there was an attack perpetrated against Our Lady of Guadalupe in the old basilica in Mexico City, in which the Marian image was protected by a crucifix. “Nov. 14 marks the 100th anniversary …
Biden mentions Our Lady of Guadalupe, shows rosary beads, in meeting with Mexican president
by Matt Hadro Washington D.C., Mar 2, 2021 / 09:00 am MT (CNA).- President Joe Biden cited Our Lady of Guadalupe and displayed his rosary beads in a conversation with the president of Mexico on Monday. In the virtual conversation with Mexico’s President López Obrador, Biden—a Catholic—claimed a devotion to …