Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic Church

Parish Entrance

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Quick Facts

Location:

201 NE Chandler St, Topeka, KS 66616

Significance:

A central hub of Topeka's Hispanic, Roman Catholic Community

OPEN TO PUBLIC:

No

MANAGED BY:

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

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.

• Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

  
  

  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

  Audio Transcript

  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.