About Our Lady of Guadalupe · Newton, Kansas
Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Roman Catholic parish in Newton, Kansas, serving 582 families and approximately 1,632 individual Catholics in the Diocese of Wichita. Located at 421 South Ash Street, the parish is a bilingual (English and Spanish) community that offers three Sunday Masses, daily weekday Masses, perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, and a wide range of liturgical and outreach ministries. The church is open daily for prayer from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and the parish office is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Current pastor is Rev. Adam J. Keiter, and the parish is described by visitors and local historians as a welcoming, community-oriented church with a strong devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe and an active social-media presence.
- Patron
- Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Rector
- Reverend Adam J. Keiter
- Diocese
- Diocese of Wichita
Why belong here
Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of the most accessible Catholic parishes in the Newton area, with the church open for prayer every day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and three Sunday Masses including a 12:30 p.m. Mass entirely in Spanish, making it a natural home for the area's growing Hispanic Catholic community. The parish offers perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, regular Saturday confessions, weekly food sales, the Annual Global Rosary Relay for Priests, sacramental preparation in both English and Spanish (Baptism, Quinceañera, sacramental certificates), and active liturgical ministries for lectors and greeters coordinated through Ministry Scheduler Pro. It is a community-oriented parish that maintains a strong online presence and welcomes visitors, engaged couples, and new residents alike.
Mass times at Our Lady of Guadalupe
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:30 – 4:30 PM
- 30 minutes prior to Mass
- By appointment
Adoration times
- Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration (24 hours a day)
About Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Catholic parish of the Diocese of Wichita located in Newton, Kansas — seat of Harvey County. The parish serves a bilingual community of 582 registered families, totaling roughly 1,632 individual Catholics, and is led by Rev. Adam J. Keiter as pastor. The parish identifies itself as a welcoming, community-oriented church with detailed devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe and a strong presence both inside the sanctuary and across social media.
- 582 registered families
- 1,632 individual Catholics (Diocese of Wichita directory)
- Pastor: Rev. Adam J. Keiter
- Parish in the Diocese of Wichita
- Bilingual (English / Spanish) worship and ministry
Visit Us — Office Hours and Building Access
The parish office is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and visitors are encouraged to call 316-283-3499 to request sacramental certificates or to make an appointment with the priest. The church building itself is open for personal prayer every day of the week from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., making Our Lady of Guadalupe one of the most accessible prayer spaces in Newton.
- Office hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Phone: 316-283-3499
- Church open daily for prayer: 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Address: 421 South Ash Street, Newton, KS 67114
Mass and Worship Schedule
Mass is celebrated in two languages at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Weekday Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 8:00 a.m. (English), with the note that there is no Monday morning Mass on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. The Saturday Vigil Mass is at 5:00 p.m. in English, and three Sunday Masses are offered: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in English, and 12:30 p.m. in Spanish. The parish notes that the Mass is 'our primary form of worship and prayer' and that Catholics of a variety of backgrounds find strength and comfort here.
- Weekday Mass: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM (English); no Mass 1st & 3rd Mondays
- Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM (English)
- Sunday Masses: 9:00 AM (English), 11:00 AM (English), 12:30 PM (Spanish)
- Schedule source: olgnewton.com/liturgy and Diocese of Wichita parish directory
Sacraments and Sacramental Records
The parish prepares members for and records the major Catholic sacraments, with bilingual request forms posted on its website. Baptism Request Forms are available in both English and Spanish, a Quinceañera Request Form is available, and Sacramental Certificate Request Forms can be downloaded in either language. A new Mass Intention Policy was adopted in December 2024.
- Baptism Request Form — English
- Baptism Request Form — Spanish
- Quinceañera Request Form
- Sacramental Certificate Request Form (English/Spanish)
- Mass Intention Policy (updated December 2024)
- Marriage preparation: Unveiled Couples' Retreat promoted
Liturgical Ministries
The parish invites parishioners to serve in liturgical roles such as lectors (scripture readers) and greeters at Mass. Schedules for these ministries are coordinated through Ministry Scheduler Pro, which liturgical ministers can access via a login link on the parish website.
- Lectors (English and Spanish)
- Greeters / Hospitality
- Scheduling via Ministry Scheduler Pro (members login on olgnewton.com)
Special Annual Events and Devotions
Our Lady of Guadalupe is known for several signature annual gatherings. Each June the parish takes part in the international Global Rosary Relay for Priests, and on the same evening Fr. Adam leads a parish Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in union with the U.S. Bishops' national consecration. The evening typically begins with Adoration at 5:30 p.m., followed by the rosary relay, the consecration prayer, and a potluck supper in Guadalupe Hall (with fried chicken provided). The parish also holds an annual Food Sale and raffles faithful copies of the tilma image from the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City.
- Parish Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (annual, June)
- Global Rosary Relay for Priests (annual)
- Annual Parish Food Sale
- Tilma-image raffles from the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City
- Potluck suppers in Guadalupe Hall
Marriage and Family Life
The parish actively promotes marriage enrichment and has been a promoter of the Unveiled Couples' Retreat, hosted in the Diocese of Wichita by the John Paul II Healing Center and led by Dr. Bob Schuchts and Carrie Schuchts Daunt. The retreat explores God's design for marriage through the lens of St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body and is open to married and engaged couples from the parish.
- Unveiled Couples' Retreat promoted to parishioners
- Theology of the Body foundation
- Open to married and engaged couples
Facilities and Neighborhood
The parish campus sits in a small Newton neighborhood and includes the church building and Guadalupe Hall, which is used for parish dinners and community events. Behind the church is Guadalupe Park, where a taco truck occasionally sets up to serve the surrounding community — a feature highlighted in the Clio local-history write-up of the parish as evidence of the parish's community-oriented identity.
- Guadalupe Hall — parish hall for dinners and meetings
- Guadalupe Park — adjacent to the church
- Taco truck occasionally serves from the park
Contact, Location, and Online Presence
Parishioners and visitors can reach the parish office at 316-283-3499 during weekday office hours, or visit in person at 421 South Ash Street, Newton, KS 67114. The parish maintains an active official website at olgnewton.com and a Facebook page under 'Our Lady Of Guadalupe Newton KS', through which it shares announcements, photo albums, livestreams, and time-sensitive schedule changes (such as weather or illness cancellations). The parish is also listed in the official Diocese of Wichita parish directory.
- Phone: 316-283-3499
- Fax: 316-283-6813
- Address: 421 S Ash St, Newton, KS 67114
- Website: https://olgnewton.com/
- Facebook: Our Lady Of Guadalupe Newton KS (1200762146734063)
- Diocese of Wichita parish directory listing confirmed