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300th Anniversary of the La Conquistadora Chapel
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August 2014
The following letter was published in the Albuquerque Journal on July 12, 2014
VIETNAMESE OUR LADY OF LAVANG CELEBRATES 4TH ANNIVERSARY Join us as we celebrate the 300th Anniversary of the La Conquistadora Chapel, the only existing section of the original parroquia (church). Come see the magnificent display of the many dresses created over the years for La Conquistadora / Nuestra Señora de la Paz, the USA’s oldest Madonna. Experience the rich, religious tradition that embodies the City of Holy Faith, La Villa Real de la Santa Fe de San Francisco de Asís! Vestidos de la Virgen Our Lady’s Wardrobe Friday, August 15, 2014, Feast of the Assumption, 9:00am – 1pm Commemorative Mass, 5:15pm Saturday, August 16, 2014, 9:00am – 2pm Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe Rev. Adam Lee Ortega y Ortiz, rector of the Cathedral, said recently, “It is a tremendous privilege to be one of Our Lady’s caretakers. I remember as a child, just looking up and watching everyone coming to venerate this statue. It was an awesome feeling.” Fr. Adam said even as a seminarian, he maintained his great devotion to her. Every time he was on break between semesters he visited her, seeking her guidance and protection. During his priestly ministry, he has kept those ties with La Conquistadora, he said she has always been a constant in his life. “I go to Our Mother always seeking help with my vocation.” The People of God September issue will feature the Vestidos de la Virgen. Celine Baca Radigan, Editor
P.O. Box 235, Chimayo, NM 87522 • (505) 351.9961
The Marian Day and Fourth Annual Celebration of the Installation of the Vietnamese Lady of Lavang Statue in Chimayo will take place on Sunday, August 24, 2014, at the Santuario de Chimayo. The celebration takes place annually on the fourth Sunday of August, including Mass at 12 Noon. The Holy Mass will be presided over by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, Archbishop of Santa Fe, with U.S. & Vietnamese priests concelebrating. The liturgy will be celebrated according to Vietnamese tradition & the Eucharistic guidelines. For the glorification of Our Lady of Lavang, all priests, religious & Vietnamese compatriots are cordially invited to participate.
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