Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia)
| Paróquia Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of Guadalupe |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia |
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| Address: | Rua da Harmonia, s/n, São Cristóvão, Salvador, BA 41510-000 |
| Coordinates: | -12.8856, -38.3167 |
| City: | Salvador, BA |
| Subdivision: | Bahia |
| Country: | Brazil |
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| Website: | No website specified |
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| School: | Yes |
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Paróquia Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe (Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe) is a territorial parish in the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia, located in the São Cristóvão neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title "Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe"—the Patroness of the Americas, venerated for her 1531 apparitions to Saint Juan Diego on Tepeyac Hill near Mexico City, where she left her image on his tilma—the parish serves a community in a peripheral urban area.
As of December 15, 2025, the parish operates as part of the archdiocesan structure, providing standard pastoral care including Masses, catechesis, and sacramental ministries. Specific details on the canonical erection date or historical foundation are not publicly documented in available archdiocesan sources. The church building appears to be of twentieth-century construction, consistent with many parishes in Salvador's expanding suburbs.
The dedication promotes devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, emphasizing her maternal protection over the Americas and her message of compassion for the poor and marginalized.
History
Information on the founding date and early history of Paróquia Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe is limited in publicly available sources. It functions as an active parish in the São Cristóvão neighborhood, contributing to the spiritual life of residents within the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia.
The parish participates in the broader mission of the archdiocese, including celebrations of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12.
Special features
- Patronal feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12, often with cultural expressions reflecting Mexican-Brazilian Marian devotion
- Promotion of Guadalupe's message of dignity for indigenous and marginalized peoples
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources. This follows common practice where first-class relics, often of martyrs, are sealed within the altar.
Architecture
Specific details on the architectural style or construction dates are limited in publicly available sources. The building serves functional needs for parish ministry in a suburban context.
Art and devotional features
Specific details on stained glass windows, statues, sculptures, or other interior artwork are limited in publicly available sources. Devotional elements typically include replicas of the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe from the tilma, portraying Mary with traditional iconography such as the mantle of stars and rays of light.