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Catholic church · NM · est. 1852 · Historic register · Verified 17 days ago

Our Lady of Sorrows Church

403 Valencia St., Las Vegas, NM 87701
4.8 · 225 Google reviews

About Our Lady of Sorrows Church


Our Lady of Sorrows Church is a Catholic church in Las Vegas, New Mexico located at 403 Valencia St, Las Vegas, NM 87701, United States. Our Lady of Sorrows Church was founded in 1852. As of April 2026, Our Lady of Sorrows Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 225 Google reviews. The building at Our Lady of Sorrows Church seats 10000. The Our Lady of Sorrows Church parish office answers at +15054541469.

ur Lady of Sorrows Church is a historic Roman Catholic church on W. National Avenue in Las Vegas, New Mexico. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. It is a red sandstone building which was started in 1852. Its interior was not complete until 1885.

From Wikipedia

Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Basilica of Santa María de Guadalupe, officially called Insigne y Nacional Basílica de Santa María de Guadalupe is a basilica of the Catholic Church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary in her invocation of Our Lady of Guadalupe, located at the foot of the Hill of Tepeyac in the Gustavo A. Madero borough of Mexico City. It belongs to the Primate Archdiocese of Mexico through the Guadalupana Vicariate, which since November 4, 2018, is in the care of Monsignor Efraín Hernández Díaz, who has the title of general and episcopal vicar of Guadalupe and abbot of the basilica.

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Our Lady of Sorrows Church through the years


  1. 1852 Founded
  2. September 8, 1976 Added to the National Register

Where is Our Lady of Sorrows Church located?


Our Lady of Sorrows Church is located at 403 Valencia St, Las Vegas, NM 87701, United States. The building sits at coordinates 35.59199, -105.22923, placing it in Las Vegas, NM 87701.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Parking within ¼ mile
Coffee & a bite afterward

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.

The neighborhood around Our Lady of Sorrows Church


The ZIP code 87701 area around Our Lady of Sorrows Church is home to 17,991 residents with a median household income of $45,341 and a median age of 43.8 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

17,991 Residents in ZIP 87701
43.8 Median age
$45,341 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at Our Lady of Sorrows Church


Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.

  • Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
  • Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
  • Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Our Lady of Sorrows Church on the National Register of Historic Places


Our Lady of Sorrows Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 76001197, added to the Register on September 8, 1976.

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Your Sunday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church


Weather (NWS) Chance Rain Showers · 68°F
Coffee after JC's New York Pizza Department · 892 ft

Our Lady of Sorrows Church by the numbers


52 Years of continuous worship since 1974
10000 Seats in the main sanctuary
225 Google reviews to date
modern architecture Architectural tradition
Pedro Ramírez Vázquez Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about Our Lady of Sorrows Church


What denomination is Our Lady of Sorrows Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Our Lady of Sorrows Church located?
The parish is located at 403 Valencia St, Las Vegas, NM 87701, United States.
When was Our Lady of Sorrows Church founded?
Founded in 1852.
Is Our Lady of Sorrows Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 76001197, added September 8, 1976.
How do visitors rate Our Lady of Sorrows Church?
4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 225 Google reviews.
How large is Our Lady of Sorrows Church?
The building seats 10000.
What is the architecture of Our Lady of Sorrows Church?
Our Lady of Sorrows Church is a Gothic Revival architecture building, designed by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez.
Is Our Lady of Sorrows Church the official parish listing?
This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent Our Lady of Sorrows Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.

Photographs of Our Lady of Sorrows Church


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Est. 1852 One of 329 Catholic parishes in NM  ·  See the register →
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