About Our Lady of Guadalupe · Doral, Florida
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Parish in Doral, Florida, began as a mission in 1999 to serve the growing Catholic community in the area, evolving into a full parish in 2001. It is a vibrant, multilingual parish offering Masses in English and Spanish, with a strong emphasis on community, faith formation, and outreach. The parish is led by Pastor Rev. Israel E. Mago and serves over 7,000 families, with active ministries including Bible studies, youth groups, and charitable organizations like the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The parish is rooted in the devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe and is part of the Archdiocese of Miami.
- Established
- 1999
- Patron
- Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Rector
- Rev. Israel E. Mago
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Miami
Why belong here
Joining a group at Our Lady of Guadalupe fosters community and lasting relationships. Active ministries like Bible Studies, Boy & Girl Scouts, Emmaus, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society offer opportunities for spiritual growth, service, and fellowship. The parish welcomes all with a warm, inclusive spirit, emphasizing prayer, sacraments, and outreach to those in need.
Mass times at Our Lady of Guadalupe
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm (English / Español)
History
The Doral Mission was established in 1999 to serve the growing Catholic community in the unincorporated Dade County area of Doral. The first Mass was held in August 1999 at John Smith Elementary School cafeteria. By 2001, the mission became Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish under the leadership of Msgr. Tomas Marin. In 2010, Rev. Israel E. Mago became Parish Administrator and later Pastor. The parish has grown to serve over 7,000 families and plans to build a permanent church on prepared land.
Ministries & Groups
The parish offers a wide range of ministries and groups to support spiritual growth and community building. These include Bible Studies, Boy & Girl Scouts, Children's Rosary, Cursillo Movement, Emmaus, Eucharistic Adoration, Holy Rosary, Knight of Columbus, Marriage Retreats, Music, Mission for the Love of God, Rosa Mistica, St. Vincent de Paul Society, and Talleres de Oracion.
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. The parish emphasizes the importance of frequent participation in the sacraments as a means of growing in the love of God and the Church.
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Msgr. Tomas Marin2001-2010
Named first full-time pastor in 2001; served for nine years.
- Rev. Israel E. Mago2010-present
Appointed Parish Administrator in 2010; ordained priest in 2007.