About St. Cecilia · Jal, New Mexico
St. Cecilia Parish in Jal, New Mexico, is part of the Diocese of Las Cruces, which traces its roots to 1581 with Franciscan missionaries along the Camino Real. While the parish’s specific founding date and current pastor are not listed on the diocese’s public pages, it is one of many parishes serving the faithful across southern New Mexico. The diocese supports local ministries, seminarian formation, and outreach, reflecting a history of perseverance and service rooted in Indigenous, Spanish, and Catholic traditions.
- Patron
- St. Cecilia
- Diocese
- Diocese of Las Cruces