Our Lady of Guadeloupe Church - Colorado Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

D. O. M.
June 10, 1958 This tract was selected by Bishop Machebeuf, for the first permanent church in Colorado. Here was built a jacal (picket) church, later replaced by a larger church. The first parish of Colorado was erected 100 years ago with Our Lady of Guadalupe as patron by John B. Lamy, first bishop of Santa Fe. Father Montaño was the first pastor. The finished church, dedicated by Bishop Lamy on Dec. 12, 1863, was under the Jesuit Fathers 1871 - 1920. Since 1920, it has been under the Theatine Fathers. Fire destroyed the church on Ash Wednesday, 1926. John Henry Tihen, third bishop of Denver, dedicated a new church Dec. 12, 1927. In 1948 this church was enlarged and embellished with its towers by the Rev. Michael Pascual, C.R., pastor. The Most Rev. Joseph C. Willging, first bishop of Pueblo, dedicated an addition to the church on Aug. 7, 1948.

Placed By
The State Historical Society of Colorado
through the William A. Braiden Fund

Group or Groups Responsible for Placement: State Historical Society of Colorado County or City: Conejos Date Dedicated: June 10, 1958 Check here for Web link(s) for additional information: [Web Link]

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