About Our Lady of Sorrows
Our Lady of Sorrows is a Catholic church located at 403 VALENCIA STREET, Las Vegas, NM, 87701. Our Lady of Sorrows was founded in 1852. You can reach Our Lady of Sorrows at +15054541469.
Our Lady of Sorrows Church (Las Vegas, New Mexico)
Our 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.
Our Lady of Sorrows through the years
- 1852 Founded
- 1976-09-08 Added to the National Register
Where is Our Lady of Sorrows located?
Our Lady of Sorrows is located at 403 VALENCIA STREET, Las Vegas, NM, 87701. The building sits at coordinates 35.59202, -105.22929, placing it in Las Vegas, NM 87701.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Our Lady of Sorrows
The ZIP code 87701 area around Our Lady of Sorrows 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.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Our Lady of Sorrows
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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Our Lady of Sorrows on the National Register of Historic Places
Our Lady of Sorrows is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 76001197, added to the Register on 1976-09-08.
Read the official NPS nomination for Our Lady of Sorrows →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Our Lady of Sorrows
5 other US churches in the Romanesque architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Mother Bethel African Methodist Church Philadelphia, PA · est. 1890
- Saint Vincent Church Chicago, IL
- Mount Zion Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL
- House of Prayer Tabernacle Church of God in Christ Chicago, IL · est. 1882
- Sacred Heart Church Atlanta, GA
Churches founded the same year as Our Lady of Sorrows
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1852 are indexed in Churches List.
- Most Holy Redeemer Church New York City, NY
- Childs Memorial Baptist Church Philadelphia, PA
- Episcopal Chapel of Saint Francis Los Angeles, CA
- Saint Michael's Church of the Angel Detroit, MI
- New Bethel Baptist Church Los Angeles, CA
Our Lady of Sorrows by the numbers
Questions and answers about Our Lady of Sorrows
- What denomination is Our Lady of Sorrows?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Our Lady of Sorrows located?
- Our Lady of Sorrows is located at 403 VALENCIA STREET, Las Vegas, NM, 87701.
- When was Our Lady of Sorrows founded?
- Founded in 1852.
- Is Our Lady of Sorrows on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 76001197, added 1976-09-08.
- What is the architecture of Our Lady of Sorrows?
- Our Lady of Sorrows is a Romanesque architecture building.
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