About Our Lady of Guadalupe · Carrizo Springs, Texas
Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Catholic parish located at 1003 N. 6th Street in Carrizo Springs, Texas, in the Diocese of Laredo. Founded in 1881, it is one of the oldest parishes in the region, originally part of the Archdiocese of San Antonio before becoming part of the newly created Diocese of Laredo in 2000. The parish is served by Fr. Jerzy Krzywda as pastor, with Deacon Rogelio Ortiz assisting, and offers Mass in both English and Spanish throughout the week. As a longstanding faith community in Dimmit County, it ministers to a bilingual Catholic population in South Texas.
- Established
- 1881
- Patron
- Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Rector
- Fr. Jerzy Krzywda
- Diocese
- Diocese of Laredo
Why belong here
Our Lady of Guadalupe offers a warm bilingual Catholic community in Carrizo Springs, celebrating Mass in both Spanish and English every day of the week. The parish prepares couples for Matrimony and families for Quinceañeras with a six-month preparation process, and provides faith formation through its CCD program coordinated by Monica Castillo. With daily Mass, weekend services, and a long-standing tradition stretching back to 1881, it is a faithful home for Catholic families in Dimmit County.
Mass times at Our Lady of Guadalupe
Weekly Mass schedule
Parish Overview & Identity
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church is a Catholic parish at 1003 N. 6th Street in Carrizo Springs, Texas, part of the Diocese of Laredo. Founded in 1881, it is named for the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas, whose feast is celebrated December 12. The parish ministers to a bilingual community in Dimmit County, the heart of South Texas ranch country.
- Patron: Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Feast Day: December 12
- Founded: 1881
- Diocese: Laredo
- Address: 1003 N. 6th St., Carrizo Springs, TX 78834
History
The parish was founded in 1881 and is among the oldest Catholic parishes in South Texas. For more than a century it belonged to the Archdiocese of San Antonio. When Pope John Paul II erected the Diocese of Laredo in 2000, Our Lady of Guadalupe became one of its founding parishes under Bishop James A. Tamayo. The church is built in the traditional mission style, a fitting architectural heritage for a parish serving the Spanish-speaking Catholic community of the region.
- 1881 — Parish founded
- Pre-2000 — Served under the Archdiocese of San Antonio
- August 9, 2000 — Became part of the newly erected Diocese of Laredo
- Architecture: mission style
Clergy & Staff
The parish is led by Fr. Jerzy Krzywda, who serves as pastor. He is assisted by Deacon Rogelio Ortiz. Parish office operations are handled by Secretary Kassandra Salgado.
- Pastor: Fr. Jerzy Krzywda
- Deacon: Deacon Rogelio Ortiz
- Secretary: Kassandra Salgado
Sacraments & Sacramental Preparation
The parish prepares couples and families for the sacraments of Matrimony and Quinceañera with a preparation period of at least six months in advance with the pastor. The CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) program provides ongoing religious education for the parish's children.
- Matrimony — schedule at least six months in advance with the Pastor
- Quinceañera — schedule at least six months in advance with the Pastor
- CCD / Religious Education — coordinated by Monica Castillo, (830) 876-0153
Religious Education (CCD)
The parish's CCD (religious education) program supports faith formation for the children of the parish and is coordinated by Monica Castillo, who can be reached at (830) 876-0153. Families seeking to enroll their children or learn more about CCD classes should contact the parish office.
- CCD Coordinator: Monica Castillo
- Phone: (830) 876-0153
Visit, Contact & Getting Here
Parishioners and visitors can reach the parish office at 830-876-2239 (fax 830-876-5023). The parish office is staffed by Kassandra Salgado. The church is located at 1003 N. 6th Street in Carrizo Springs, the seat of Dimmit County, Texas (ZIP 78834). The parish is a mission-style church in the heart of South Texas.
- Phone: 830-876-2239
- Fax: 830-876-5023
- Address: 1003 N. 6th St., Carrizo Springs, TX 78834
- Office Secretary: Kassandra Salgado