About St. Francis · Reserve, New Mexico
St. Francis Parish in Reserve, New Mexico, is a small Catholic community under the Diocese of Gallup, serving the local population with regular Sunday Mass and pastoral care. The parish is led by Fr. Anthony Dike as Pastoral Administrator and Fr. Kingsley Ijeomo as Parochial Vicar. It is part of the larger Aragon – Santo Niño de Atocha supervising parish. The parish’s history is deeply tied to the region’s Spanish colonial past, with the area originally dedicated to Saint Francis by explorer Marcos de Niza in 1539. The parish offers Mass, confession, and other sacraments, and is active in faith formation and community service.
- Patron
- Saint Francis
- Rector
- Fr. Anthony Dike
- Diocese
- Diocese of Gallup
Why belong here
The parish offers a welcoming community centered on faith, service, and sacramental life. Through ministries like faith formation, outreach, and parish support, members are encouraged to grow spiritually and serve others. Regular Mass, confession, and adoration provide opportunities for personal and communal worship.