About La Virgen De Guadalupe · Mesquite, Nevada
La Virgen de Guadalupe Catholic Church is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Roman Catholic parish in Mesquite, Nevada, serving the Catholic community of the Virgin River Valley in the far northeast corner of the state. A mission of the Archdiocese of Las Vegas since 1992 and a parish since 1999, it currently worships at 401 Canyon Crest Boulevard and is led by Parochial Administrator Rev. Joji Vincent with three permanent deacons. The parish is known for its warm, growing community, daily and Sunday Mass in two languages, a thriving youth ministry (Life Teen and Edge), an active Knights of Columbus council, and a parish-run thrift store whose proceeds helped pay off the church mortgage in 2022.
- Established
- 1992 (mission); 1999 (parish)
- Patron
- Our Lady of Guadalupe (La Virgen de Guadalupe)
- Rector
- Rev. Joji Vincent (Parochial Administrator)
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Las Vegas (Metropolitan Archdiocese)
Why belong here
La Virgen de Guadalupe offers a true bilingual Catholic home in the Virgin River Valley, with three Sunday Masses (English and Spanish), daily Mass Monday through Friday, weekly Eucharistic Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation every Thursday morning. The parish is small enough to know you by name but active enough to offer a vibrant youth ministry (Life Teen and Edge), a parish-run thrift store that funded the church itself, and a Knights of Columbus council serving local charities. Whether you are a long-time resident of Mesquite, a retiree in Bunkerville or Overton, or a snowbird, you will find a community that prays in two languages and welcomes everyone.
Mass times at La Virgen De Guadalupe
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Thursday 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM (except 2nd Thursday of the month, when confessions are 4:45 – 5:30 PM)
Adoration times
- Thursday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
About La Virgen de Guadalupe Catholic Church
La Virgen de Guadalupe is a bilingual Roman Catholic parish in Mesquite, Nevada, belonging to the Archdiocese of Las Vegas. From its single location on Canyon Crest Boulevard, the parish serves the Catholic faithful of Mesquite, Bunkerville, Overton, and the surrounding Virgin River Valley — a fast-growing desert community on the Arizona–Nevada border. The parish's identity is rooted in devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, with three Sunday Masses celebrated in both English and Spanish, weekday Mass Monday through Friday, weekly Adoration on Thursdays, and a vibrant lay life led by three deacons and an engaged corps of parishioners.
- Patron: Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Diocese: Archdiocese of Las Vegas
- Languages: English and Spanish (bilingual)
- Service area: Mesquite, Bunkerville, Overton, NV
History
Catholic life in this corner of Nevada began in the early 1970s, when a small group of the faithful gathered for Mass in Overton in private homes and borrowed spaces such as the Valley Inn Motel. The community eventually acquired a former LDS meeting hall in Bunkerville and dedicated it as La Virgen de Guadalupe. Formally established as a mission in 1992 and a parish in 1999 under pastors including Fr. Gustavo Cruz and Father Clarence, the community built a new church in Mesquite on land donated by developer Brian Vail; that church was consecrated in 2009.
From Bunkerville to Mesquite and the Burning of the Mortgage
In 2019 the parish relocated from the old Bunkerville church to the new Mesquite campus at 401 Canyon Crest Blvd. Facing a sizable mortgage, parishioners opened a thrift store in July 2011 to help make the monthly payments. The store's success grew so rapidly that it not only covered the loan but began retiring the principal. In January 2022, the parish marked the ceremonial burning of the mortgage — a defining moment for the community. Proceeds from the thrift store now fund a planned kitchen, social hall, and classrooms.
- Mission established 1992
- Parish established 1999
- Mesquite church consecrated 2009
- Parish moved to Mesquite 2019
- Mortgage ceremonially burned January 2022
Clergy and Staff
The parish is led by Parochial Administrator Rev. Joji Vincent and is blessed with three permanent deacons who serve the bilingual community. According to the Archdiocese of Las Vegas parish finder and the parish's own website, the current pastoral team is supported by an active parish office staff. Pastors who served the community across its mission and parish history include Fr. Gustavo Cruz, Father Clarence, Rev. Robert Puhlman, and others remembered in parish announcements.
- Rev. Joji Vincent — Parochial Administrator
- Deacon Jaime Marquez
- Deacon John Smith
- Deacon Cecil Gingerich
- Past pastors remembered: Fr. Gustavo Cruz, Father Clarence, Rev. Robert Puhlman, Fr. Bob (40th Anniversary)
Parish Ministries and Groups
La Virgen de Guadalupe's ministries reflect the parish's bilingual, multigenerational character. The Youth Ministry, launched in January 2024, uses the Life Teen program for high schoolers and the new Edge program for middle schoolers; in summer 2025 the group took 42 youth and 10 chaperones to the Steubenville San Diego Conference. The Knights of Columbus La Virgen de Guadalupe Council is a major civic presence, charter-sponsoring the Mesquite Little League and the Virgin Valley Elementary Summer Reading Program and supporting the local Special Olympics and Salvation Army chapters. A Young Adult Ministry meets Wednesday evenings, and Men's Groups and RCIA/OCIA classes round out parish formation.
- Youth Ministry — Life Teen (high school) and Edge (middle school)
- Young Adult Ministry — Wednesdays 6:15 PM – 8:00 PM, gathering room
- Knights of Columbus — La Virgen de Guadalupe Council
- Men's Groups
- RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
Parish Thrift Store
The parish thrift store is one of the most distinctive ministries of La Virgen de Guadalupe. Originally opened in July 2011 in the old Bunkerville church building to help with monthly mortgage payments, the store proved so popular with locals that it quickly began paying down the principal. Now relocated to 561 W. Mesquite Blvd., Unit 11 in Mesquite, the store continues under store manager Frederick (Rick) Stuve and 50-plus volunteers. Its proceeds now go toward the planned expansion of the church — a kitchen, social hall, and classrooms — and it sells a wide variety of gently used household goods.
- Address: 561 W. Mesquite Blvd., Unit 11, Mesquite, NV
- Phone: (702) 346-1234
- Manager: Frederick (Rick) Stuve
- Summer hours: Mon–Wed 9 AM – 1 PM; Sat 9 – 11 AM; closed Thu/Fri
- No donations accepted on Saturdays
- Slogan: 'Used but New to You'
Knights of Columbus — La Virgen de Guadalupe Council
Affiliated with the parish, the local Knights of Columbus council is a major community presence in Mesquite. They host an annual Lenten Fish Fry (with fried catfish or cod, fries, hush puppies, and homemade sides), the annual 9/11 First Responders Appreciation Ceremony held on parish grounds, and are charter sponsors of the Mesquite Little League and the Virgin Valley Elementary Summer Reading Program.
- Charter sponsor: Mesquite Little League
- Charter sponsor: Virgin Valley Elementary Summer Reading Program
- Supports: Mesquite Special Olympics, Salvation Army
- Annual Lenten Fish Fries (Fridays in Lent)
- Annual 9/11 First Responders Appreciation Ceremony
Sacraments
The parish prepares and celebrates the seven Catholic Sacraments in both English and Spanish. In addition to regular Sunday and weekday Mass, Reconciliation is heard every Thursday morning. Faith Formation for First Communion, Confirmation, and the OCIA (formerly RCIA) process for adults seeking to become Catholic is offered through the parish office.
- Baptism
- First Communion & Confirmation (Faith Formation)
- Reconciliation — Thursdays 9:30–11:00 AM
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick
- OCIA / RCIA (Becoming Catholic)
Visiting and Contact
Visitors and parishioners are warmly welcomed at La Virgen de Guadalupe. The parish office is open Tuesday from 11 AM to 3 PM and Wednesday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 3 PM; it is closed Mondays, Saturdays, Sundays, and on major holidays such as Juneteenth. Mass, confession, and adoration times are listed on the parish website and Facebook page. The mailing address is P.O. Box 300, Mesquite, NV 89024.
- Address: 401 Canyon Crest Blvd., Mesquite, NV 89027
- Mailing: P.O. Box 300, Mesquite, NV 89024
- Phone: (702) 346-7065
- Fax: (702) 345-2280
- Email: [email protected]
- Office hours: Tue 11 AM – 3 PM; Wed–Fri 9:30 AM – 3 PM
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Fr. Gustavo Cruz
Served the Bunkerville mission community during its formative years before parish status.
- Father Clarence
Pastored the growing community leading up to the establishment of the parish in 1999.
- Rev. Robert Puhlman
Listed as Pastor on early Archdiocese records (Wikimapia snapshot of diocese parish page).
- Fr. Tom
Clergy member mentioned on parish announcements (e.g., birthday in June 2024 bulletin).
- Fr. Bob (Fr. Robert)
Honored for 40th anniversary of priesthood on parish website.