Hacienda San Ignacio dates to the 19th century during the days of Yucatán’s grand henequen boom. One of the hacienda’s most distinct features is its enormous neo-Gothic-inspired chapel dedicated to Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order. According to legend, the chapel is protected by Saint Ignacio himself, who is said to…
Though the town is very small, it makes for a worthwhile stop on the way to El Cuyo, the ruins of Kulubá, or Las Coloradas.
Feeling encouraged by falling hospitalization rates and deaths from COVID-19, many communities in Yucatán are preparing for Easter festivities and events under the “new normal.”
Mérida is an extremely social city, even now with the pandemic in full swing. And “Guadalupe – Reyes” is the most intensely social period of the year.
For the second year in a row, Yucatan’s Catholic archdiocese is urging its faithful to not assist to large events commemorating the day of the Virgin of Guadalupe on Dec. 12.
Uayma is well known for its beautifully adorned 17th-century church and is not frequented by many tourists.
In a press conference, he explained that the churches of San Servacio and The Candelaria are part of the tourist offer of the city, so it must be a priority to keep them in good condition.
Members of Sisal’s Catholic congregation did not take the news of their priests firing well and said that if he was forced to leave, they would do the same.
Failing to get help from Yucatán’s state government, the caretaker of Uayma’s former Santo Domingo de Guzmán convent directly petitioned Mexico’s president for aid. It worked. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced on national television that the former convent would be restored using resources belonging to the Mayan Train fund. “I found out the president…
Because of its remote location, most in Yucatán have never even heard of Paraíso — let alone visited. The village of Paraíso has only about 500 inhabitants and is part of the municipality of Maxcanú. At the most western point of this unassuming community is the chapel of Santa Bárbara. As you approach the small…
Reconstruction of San Agustín Church in Temozón is nearly complete. The 18th-century church collapsed in 2018 during an exceedingly heavy rainy season. Weeks before its collapse, concerned locals had reported that the structure’s vault had begun to show signs of weakening. Mexico’s national institute for anthropology and history (INAH) began reconstruction work in February 2020. …
LGBTQ activists presented a complaint to state officials over comments made by Archbishop of Yucatán, Gustavo Rodríguez Vega. According to the written complaint, Archbishop Rodríguez Vega said that lawmakers in Yucatán should prioritize family values and uphold the institution of marriage, despite the clamering of a “noisy minority.” “The archbishop refuses to acknowledge that Mexico’s…
The Pope’s choice to lead the Catholic church in Mexico is a staunch supporter of indigenous communities and impoverished migrants. But Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi is not generally considered a progressive figure. As a bishop, Arizmendi railed against “loose morals” and the spread of “homosexualism” and “debauchery.” He has protested court rulings allowing same-sex adoption and…
As the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe approaches, the Archdiocese of Yucatán has called off the festivities that normally attract thousands to a sanctuary dedicated to Mexico’s patron saint. It will be a strange time during one of the most holy days on the Catholic calendar. Church doors at the Santuario de Nuestra Señora…
Peto, Yucatán — New Year’s Day will also be a day of celebration as residents celebrate the 220th anniversary of their unique church. Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, or Our Lady of the Assumption, dates to Jan. 1, 1799, which is also the date the faithful organize a festival for the municipality’s patron saint, the Virgen…
A priceless artifact, barely in public view, sits almost lost between overhangs and cables, embedded in the north wall of Santiago church.
The city’s oldest temple was also part of the city’s first hospital, and until 11 years ago, the home of the City Museum.
Masses in English and brochures written in the same language are part of the Archdiocese of Yucatán’s strategies to attract tourists.
A nondescript corner restaurant in Santiago is a little more special these days, and it isn”t just the bright coat of paint that was just applied to its facade.
The Saint Luke’s Anglican Mission celebrated its first anniversary with goals achieved, projects under development and the presence of God in their lives and community, says Rev. José Vieira Arruda.
A mysterious drop of possible blood appeared suddenly on a communion wafer during mass on Sunday, says a priest at a church in Mérida. Is it a miracle?
The Archdiocese of Yucatán shares its collection of sacred art today once again with a museum kickoff in Conkal.
The leader of a progressive new Anglican mission in Mérida nearly went to Morocco instead. But he feels strongly that God led him here. And based on the impact he’s made on lives here in Yucatán, it’s easy to see why. Here is our interview with Fr. José Vieira Arruda of St. Luke’s.
A new protestant mission-church in Mérida welcomed their bishop on Sunday, and announced their presence in the dominant local newspaper.
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