About Santo Niño Mission Chapel · Santo Niño, New Mexico
Santo Niño Mission Chapel is one of several chapels under the larger parish of La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada in Santa Cruz, New Mexico. It serves the local Catholic community with regular Masses, sacraments, and ministries, and is part of a broader network of chapels across northern New Mexico. The chapel is named after Santo Niño de Atocha and is located in Española. It is staffed by priests of the Sons of the Holy Family and offers services in both English and Spanish, with a strong emphasis on community, faith formation, and social outreach.
- Patron
- Santo Niño de Atocha
Why belong here
Join a vibrant Catholic community centered on the Eucharist and the Holy Family of Nazareth, offering opportunities for faith formation, social justice, and spiritual growth through ministries like youth groups, soup kitchens, and Bible study. You’ll find a welcoming environment where you can serve, learn, and grow in your Catholic faith alongside neighbors and fellow parishioners.
Mass times at Santo Niño Mission Chapel
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturdays: 4:00 p.m.
- by appointment
Our Mission
Guided by the Holy Spirit and the word made flesh, and centered in the Eucharist, fount of holiness, we, the community of Santa Cruz de la Cañada, build families rooted in the values of the Holy Family of Nazareth to bear fruit for the Kingdom of God. Served by Sons of the Holy Family Priests.
Our Parish Community
The heart of a parish is the Eucharist, but the parish family is the body that makes it a unique and vibrant community with an exciting parish life. Our parish offers a variety of ways to be part of that communal family in addition to the celebration of the sacraments.
Faith Formation
Faith formation is a vital element of the Catholic life as we grow in knowledge and understanding of our faith in Jesus Christ and the Church he gave us. A deeper understanding can lead to a more intimate relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and through the Trinity to the Church and our family, friends, neighbors, parish, and community. Such faith formation is not just for children, but for all of us as we grow as Catholics.
Ministries & Volunteer Opportunities
Another way to participate in our parish life are the various parish ministries, including: Liturgical Ministries: Choir, lector, altar server, Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist Social Justice Ministries: Visiting the homebound, serving the poor, volunteering at food pantries, St. Vincent de Paul Society Other Opportunities: Youth ministry, men’s and women’s groups, annual parish bazaar God calls us to use our gifts and talents to glorify Him and make life better for other people. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities for getting involved in ministry.
Our History
Our parish has a rich history in our town, being founded by people who trusted in the Lord and gathered together under the leadership of our bishop. Who we are today is based on who we were yesterday. Find out more about our spiritual forefathers as you read the history of our parish.