About Our Lady of the Valley · Pahrump, Nevada
Our Lady of the Valley is a Roman Catholic parish in Pahrump, Nevada, part of the Archdiocese of Las Vegas. The parish was established in 2000 and serves the Pahrump community with Mass celebrated in both English and Spanish. It is currently pastored by Reverend Bruno Mauricci (appointed Parochial Administrator effective July 1, 2021) and operates from its campus at 781 E. Gamebird Road, which also has pastoral care of the Christ of the Desert Mission in Amargosa Valley. The parish is a growing, bilingual faith community offering daily Mass, First Friday/Saturday devotions, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, Faith Formation, and a long-running Fish Fry and Bingo tradition that draws both parishioners and the wider Pahrump community.
- Established
- 2000
- Patron
- Our Lady of the Valley (Blessed Virgin Mary)
- Rector
- Reverend Bruno Mauricci (Parochial Administrator, appointed effective July 1, 2021)
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Las Vegas
Why belong here
Our Lady of the Valley is a warm, bilingual (English/Spanish) Roman Catholic parish in the heart of Pahrump where families and individuals can grow in their faith together. The parish celebrates the Eucharist daily, including a Spanish-language Sunday Mass and a Thursday evening Spanish Mass, and offers weekly Confession, Eucharistic Adoration, First Friday and First Saturday devotions, and the Divine Mercy Chaplet after Mass. Active ministries include RCIA (for adults seeking initiation), Faith Formation/Religious Education for children, a youth group led by Paola Briseno, a parish choir, and a long-running Fish Fry and Bingo that brings together parishioners and the wider Pahrump community. Newcomers are warmly welcomed to greet Fr. Bruno after Mass and register at the parish office during weekday hours.
Mass times at Our Lady of the Valley
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturdays: 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
- Tuesdays: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Adoration times
- Tuesday: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (following the 4:30 PM Mass)
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Spanish Holy Hour)
- 1st Friday: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM (following the 9:00 AM Mass)
About Our Lady of the Valley
Our Lady of the Valley is a Roman Catholic parish in Pahrump, Nevada, belonging to the Archdiocese of Las Vegas. Established in 2000, the parish serves the Catholic community of Pahrump and surrounding Nye County from its campus at 781 E. Gamebird Road. It is a bilingual (English/Spanish), family-friendly parish offering daily and Sunday Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, the sacraments, Faith Formation for children, RCIA for adults, youth ministry, a parish choir, and long-running community fundraisers such as the Fish Fry and Bingo.
- Parish type: Roman Catholic (Latin Rite), Parish
- Established: 2000
- Diocese: Archdiocese of Las Vegas
- Address: 781 E. Gamebird Road, Pahrump, NV 89048
- Phone: (775) 727-4044 | Fax: (775) 727-3784
- Email: [email protected]
Parish History & Founding
Our Lady of the Valley was established in 2000 to serve the growing Catholic population of Pahrump, a community roughly an hour west of Las Vegas. The current parish church building was nearing completion in mid-2005 when Father Tony Hughes — a British-born convert who had previously been a Methodist minister and had led a $2.5 million Millennium Restoration at St. John's Cathedral in Portsmouth, England — was appointed Administrator. Father Henry Salditos later served as pastor and is credited with naming the parish's new multi-purpose center 'Regina Caeli' (Queen of Heaven). On June 9, 2025, Archbishop George Leo Thomas of the Archdiocese of Las Vegas presided over the groundbreaking of Regina Caeli alongside Fr. Bruno Mauricci and Fr. Salditos.
- Parish established 2000
- Father Tony Hughes appointed Administrator July 2005 as new church building neared completion
- Father Henry Salditos served as pastor and named the Regina Caeli Center
- June 9, 2025: groundbreaking for 7,000 sq ft Regina Caeli Center; Archbishop Thomas presided
- Designed by JVC Architects of Las Vegas; built by LG Construction (local Pahrump firm)
Clergy & Pastoral Staff
The parish is currently led by Reverend Bruno Mauricci, who was appointed Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of the Valley effective July 1, 2021 by Bishop Thomas; Fr. Bruno also has pastoral care of Christ of the Desert Mission in Amargosa Valley. Deacon Rick Minch serves as the parish's Liturgical Services Coordinator and was the point-person and emcee for the Regina Caeli Center groundbreaking.
- Rev. Bruno Mauricci — Parochial Administrator (Pastor)
- Deacon Rick Minch — Liturgical Services Coordinator
- Fr. Tony Hughes — former Administrator (2005–); now retired
- Fr. Henry Salditos — former pastor (reassigned July 1, 2021 to St. John the Evangelist, Logandale)
Parish Office & Staff
The parish office is staffed Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, and serves as the hub for Faith Formation registration, sacramental preparation, and general inquiries. Office Manager Maggie Rivera and Religious Education Director María Gonzales (who also fields Spanish-language catecismo inquiries) staff the office, alongside Choir Director Liese Peterson, Facility/Maintenance Manager Dora Lucero, Groundskeeper Larry Lucero, and Youth Leader Paola Briseno.
- Office Manager: Maggie Rivera
- Religious Education Director: María Gonzales (Spanish inquiries welcomed)
- Choir Director: Liese Peterson
- Facility/Maintenance Manager: Dora Lucero
- Groundskeeper: Larry Lucero
- Youth Leader: Paola Briseno
- Office hours: Monday–Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Faith Formation & Religious Education (Catecismo)
Faith Formation is directed by María Gonzales and is offered for children in the parish, with Spanish-language catecismo inquiries welcomed. The program is supported in part by proceeds from the parish recycling program (plastic bottles and aluminum cans). Faith Formation also coordinates retreats, sacramental preparation for First Communion and Confirmation, and youth activities.
- Director: María Gonzales
- Children's Faith Formation classes
- Spanish-language Catecismo available
- First Communion & Confirmation preparation
- Faith Formation Retreats
- Recycling program supports Faith Formation (coordinated by parishioner 'Jack')
RCIA — Becoming Catholic
The parish runs the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for those exploring the Catholic faith, including the unbaptized, Christians baptized in another denomination, and Catholics who have not yet received the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist). RCIA is also encouraged for anyone simply curious about Catholic belief. The parish website features an 'RCIA — Learn more about Catholicism here' link from the homepage.
- For adults seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church
- Welcomes the unbaptized, baptized Christians of other denominations, and Catholics needing Confirmation/Eucharist
- Contact: parish office at (775) 727-4044 or [email protected]
Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry at Our Lady of the Valley is led by Paola Briseno and serves the parish's middle-school and high-school-aged parishioners with formation, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Youth Leader: Paola Briseno
- Faith Formation retreats for youth
- Connected to First Communion & Confirmation preparation
Liturgy & Music
Liturgical Services at the parish are coordinated by Deacon Rick Minch, and the parish choir is directed by Liese Peterson. The parish livestreams and records Masses via its YouTube channel, allowing the homebound and traveling parishioners to participate in the Sunday and daily liturgies.
- Liturgical Services Coordinator: Deacon Rick Minch
- Choir Director: Liese Peterson
- Livestreamed/recorded Masses via parish YouTube channel
Parish Fundraisers & Community Life
Our Lady of the Valley has a long tradition of community-building fundraisers that bring together parishioners and the wider Pahrump community. Proceeds from these events — including the long-running Fish Fry dinners (over 20 years), Bingo (three years and counting), and other parish fundraisers — supported the more than $1 million raised for the Regina Caeli Center project.
- Fish Fry dinners — 20+ year tradition, open to the wider community
- Bingo nights
- Car washes, bake sales, Bunko, Penny Social
- Recycling program (plastic & aluminum) — proceeds benefit Faith Formation
Regina Caeli Center — New Parish Center (Under Construction)
On June 9, 2025, the parish broke ground on 'Regina Caeli' (Latin for 'Queen of Heaven'), a 7,000-square-foot multi-use parish center on the Our Lady of the Valley campus, behind the church and adjacent to the existing metal multi-use building (long the home of Fish Fry and Bingo). Designed by JVC Architects of Las Vegas and built by LG Construction (a local Pahrump firm selected for affordability and stewardship), the center will house six large meeting rooms, a conference room, an office, a 24' × 66' multipurpose room, and restrooms. Construction is expected to take 12–14 months.
- Name: Regina Caeli (Queen of Heaven) — chosen by Fr. Henry Salditos
- Size: 7,000 square feet
- Architects: JVC Architects of Las Vegas
- Builder: LG Construction (Pahrump)
- Project point-person: Deacon Rick Minch
- Funded: $1,000,000+ raised over 7+ years through parish fundraisers
- Features: 6 meeting rooms, conference room, office, 24'×66' multipurpose room, restrooms
- Groundbreaking: June 9, 2025 with Archbishop George Leo Thomas
Christ of the Desert Mission — Amargosa Valley
The pastor of Our Lady of the Valley also has pastoral care of Christ of the Desert Mission in Amargosa Valley, a small mission community in the Archdiocese of Las Vegas. Information about Mass and sacramental offerings at the mission can be obtained through the Our Lady of the Valley parish office.
- Christ of the Desert Mission, Amargosa Valley
- Pastoral care entrusted to Fr. Bruno Mauricci since July 1, 2021
- Inquiries via parish office: (775) 727-4044
Visiting & Newcomers
Visitors and new parishioners are warmly welcomed at Our Lady of the Valley. The parish encourages newcomers to stop by and greet Fr. Bruno after Mass and to register at the parish office during weekday hours. The office is open Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, and bilingual (English/Spanish) assistance is available.
- Office hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Register at the parish office or call (775) 727-4044
- Greet Fr. Bruno after Mass
- Parish Gift Shop open before and after all Masses
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) welcome
Contact & Online Giving
The parish can be reached by phone, email, in person at the parish office, or via online giving through its website. Weekly bulletins are posted online, and Mass is livestreamed and recorded on the parish YouTube channel.
- Address: 781 E. Gamebird Road, Pahrump, NV 89048
- Phone: (775) 727-4044 | Fax: (775) 727-3784
- Email: [email protected]
- Online Giving: available via website
- Weekly Bulletin: posted online
- Livestream/Recorded Masses: parish YouTube channel
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Father Tony Hughesappointed Administrator July 2005
British-born convert from Methodism; oversaw completion of the new parish church building; earlier led $2.5M Millennium Restoration at St. John's Cathedral, Portsmouth, UK.
- Father Henry Salditos
Previous pastor of Our Lady of the Valley; chose the name 'Regina Caeli' (Queen of Heaven) for the new parish center; reassigned July 1, 2021 to St. John the Evangelist Parish, Logandale, as Parochial Administrator.
- Reverend Bruno Mauricciappointed Parochial Administrator effective July 1, 2021; current
Also has pastoral care of Christ of the Desert Mission in Amargosa Valley.