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Serving The Multicultural People of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe
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Jubilarians......................................................................................................................2 Archbishop’s Letter: 400th Anniversary of Santa Fe and its First Parish..............3 Archbishop’s Award ......................................................................................................5 The Four Fold Presences of Christ in the Liturgy .....................................................8 Catholic Education ........................................................................................................9 Vacation Bible Schools ...............................................................................................13 Cuarto Centenario .......................................................................................................14 71st National Annual Tekakwitha Conference ............................................................6 Youth & Young Adult Ministry ....................................................................................22 Archdiocese of Santa Fe’s Catholic Soccer League ...............................................23 Rest in Peace: Sr. Carrica...........................................................................................24 Region XIII Deacon Conference .................................................................................28
400 Years of Faith
Archdiocese of Santa Fe Celebrates the Establishment of the Roman Catholic Church 1610-2010
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our hundred years ago in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Roman Catholic Church was established. On Sunday, August 15, 2010, the Archdiocese of Santa Fe celebrated the end of the 400th Anniversary year with a Cuarto Centenario Closing Mass. “It was almost as if all 400 years of faith were present on this day….It was just incredible. La Conquistadora serves such an important role that we could not have celebrated the 400th without her.” Mrs. Terry Garcia Sacristana for La Conquistadora/Our Lady of Peace (pictured above with Our Lady), stressed that in order for our faith to live on, it is important to continue to tell the stories about our devotion to her and the garments and jewels she receives. Each gift is presented with an intention entrusted to her. Mrs. Garcia is a member of Cofradía de La Conquistadora, the organization entrusted with both care of the statue as well as perpetuating devotion to her. Anyone who so wishes to join the Cofradia can do so by contacting the them in care of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. The yearly membership dues are a mere $5.00. The membership includes local, national and international people.