About Nuestra Señora de Dolores Mission · Vadito, New Mexico
Nuestra Señora de Dolores Mission in Vadito, New Mexico, is a Catholic mission church under the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, offering Mass and sacraments to the local community. It operates as part of the Dixon & Penasco Catholic Parishes network and follows the liturgical schedule of the U.S. Catholic Church. The mission serves parishioners with weekend and weekday Masses, confession, and spiritual services, with a focus on pastoral care and faith formation. It is one of several mission churches in the region, including Chamisal, Pilar, and Velarde.
- Patron
- Nuestra Señora de Dolores
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Santa Fe
Why belong here
Join a community rooted in faith and service, offering regular Mass, confession, and spiritual support. Participate in sacramental life including First Holy Communion and Confirmation, and engage with ministries that foster prayer, catechesis, and parish life. The mission welcomes all who seek spiritual nourishment in a small, close-knit parish setting.
Mass times at Nuestra Señora de Dolores Mission
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Fridays 4:30-5:30 PM (Penasco)
- Saturdays 2:30-3:30 PM or 3:30-4:30 PM (Velarde, daylight savings time)
- Sundays after 10:30 AM Mass (Dixon)
Sacraments & Ministries
The parish offers sacraments including First Holy Communion and Confirmation, with registration typically in August. Spiritual Communion is encouraged for those unable to receive physical Communion.
- First Holy Communion (registration TBD, usually August)
- Confirmation (registration TBD, usually August)
- Spiritual Communion (prayer available)
- Confession (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays)
Prayer & Spiritual Life
The parish provides daily prayer resources, including the Angelus Prayer, prayers for crisis, and prayers for consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
- Angelus Prayer
- Prayer for Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
- Prayers for Crisis and Healing
- Spiritual Communion Prayer (St. Alphonsus de Ligouri)