Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

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Nestled in the shadows of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Shops, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church was constructed in 1914 and today is a pillar of Topeka’s Hispanic, Roman-Catholic community. Our Lady of Guadalupe has held a Fiesta Mexicana, a celebration of Mexico’s culture, annually since 1933. By 1953, funds from the fiestas were used to expand the school to help house increasing student enrollment. As an illustration of Our Lady of Guadalupe’s role in serving the needs of the local Hispanic community, local artist Andy Valdivia has vibrantly painted two murals located inside the church depicting the history of the parish.

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Learn about the historic relevance of "Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic Church", and its importance to Topeka's Hispanic, Roman-Catholic community.

Date Created

06/07/2023

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