About Nuestra Señora de los Dolores Mission Chapel (Historic Church) · Pilar, New Mexico
Nuestra Señora de los Dolores Mission Chapel in Pilar, New Mexico, is a historic Catholic mission church serving the local community with regular Masses, sacraments, and pastoral care. It is part of the larger Dixon & Penasco Catholic Parishes network under the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. The chapel offers weekend and weekday Masses, Confessions, and spiritual services, with a focus on faith formation for children and youth. The parish is active in prayer, community outreach, and maintaining its historic character while serving the spiritual needs of its parishioners.
- Patron
- Nuestra Señora de los Dolores
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Santa Fe
Why belong here
The parish offers a welcoming community centered on faith, with ministries for children, youth, and families. Regular Masses, Confessions, and spiritual resources like the Angelus and Spiritual Communion prayers are available. The parish also provides sacramental preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation, and supports parishioners through prayer and pastoral care in times of crisis.
Mass times at Nuestra Señora de los Dolores Mission Chapel (Historic Church)
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 Confession, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. Registration for these sacraments typically occurs in August. The parish also provides spiritual resources such as the Angelus prayer and Spiritual Communion prayers.
- First Holy Communion
- Confirmation
- Confession
- Spiritual Communion
- Angelus Prayer
Prayer & Spiritual Life
The parish encourages prayer in times of crisis, including prayers for healing and consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Angelus prayer and Spiritual Communion are offered as part of daily spiritual practice.
- Prayers for crisis
- Consecration to Immaculate Heart of Mary
- Angelus Prayer
- Spiritual Communion