About Sacred Heart Mission · Garcia, Colorado
Sangre de Cristo Parish, located in San Luis, Colorado, is a historic Catholic community rooted in the faith of the Pobladores and generations of faithful priests and nuns who served Costilla County. Established in 1881, the parish has grown through the vision of early leaders like Father Samuel Garcia, who completed the church in 1894 and built mission churches across the region. The parish continues to offer worship, community service, and spiritual formation, embodying peace, justice, and the proclamation of God’s truth. Its physical and spiritual spaces reflect the enduring faith of families who have lived in the area for generations.
- Established
- 1881
- Rector
- Father Emmanuel Ayodeji Alao
Why belong here
Join a community that lives in peace, works for justice, defends life, and proclaims God’s truth. Through worship, holistic formation, and service, parishioners grow in holiness and are strengthened by God’s grace. Your time, talents, and treasure are welcomed as you become part of a faith-filled mission rooted in generations of enduring faith.