The Virgin of Guadalupe’s Birth of a Nation
The Virgin of Guadalupe is the most significant image of Mary for Mexicans representing complex symbolism to rapidly convert the indigenous.
Saint Juan Diego, Patron of the Indigenous
St. Juan Diego highlights the rights of indigenous people to have their cultural traditions and way of life honored and protected.
San Juan de Lagos Pilgrimage Passes Through
The Virgin of San Juan de Lagos’ pilgrimage is the largest in the western hemisphere.
Our Lady of Loreto Flies into Town
Our Lady of Loreto is an image of Mary that graces the city from many niches and doors and is the Grand Patroness of San Miguel de Allende.
The Immaculate Conception, Celebrating Mary’s Beginnings
The Immaculate Conception is when St. Anne became pregnant with the Blessed Mother, Mary. It is not when Mary became pregnant with Jesus.
Baby Mary’s Birthday Party
The image of Mary as a baby provides intervention on behalf of children and pregnancies on the 8th of every month.
Presentation of Mary at the Temple, It’s Good to be 3!
Parents in San Miguel take their three year old to church to thank God for their child and dedicate the child’s life to God followed by a big party.
Assumption of Mary into Heaven, The Three Faces of Mary
The Assumption is Mary’s heavenly birthday at the end of her earthly life filled with local customs from the colonial era.
Saint Catherine Labouré’s Miraculous Medal
The Miraculous Medal is an exceedingly popular image dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, worn by millions including many in San Miguel de Allende.
Carmelite Scapulars’ Special Help
A scapular – a small piece of rough wool cloth – was given in a vision by Virgin Mary promising protection especially at death.