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San Miguel Catholic Church

403 El Camino Real, Socorro, NM 87801 * 575-835-2891
One of the Oldest Catholic Churches in the United States... Founded 1598

Welcome to San Miguel

Welcome to Old San Miguel Mission, the Catholic Church in Socorro, NM.

San Miguel is a vibrant parish in the heart of central New Mexico. Our mission is to strive to bring people closer to God. We, the faith filled members of the Parish and its Missions, part of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, find strength, unity and grace in the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. As the voices and hands of Jesus in our time, our purpose is to express God's grace by offering Christion Love and Service to each other and to everyone we meet. We reach out to the world in prayer, action and deeds in unity with the Holy Roman Catholic Church.

Announcements


 

Memorial Day

Memorial Day Holiday is coming up. We urge everyone to take time to clean their loved ones’ graves. The Cemetery Gates are open 7 days a week in order to give everyone the opportunity to visit, clean, and repair their loved one’s graves.

We also remind everyone that it is the responsibility of families to care for the upkeep of their loved ones graves.

Memorial Day Mass will be Celebrated at 9:00 am, Monday, May 25, 2026 at San Miguel Church. Mass Will Not be Celebrated at the Cemetery.

Communion Service will be held on Tuesday, at Regular Scheduled Time 5:30pm and Mass Intentions previously scheduled for Tuesday, will be celebrated on Monday.

THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MAY 25, 2026 IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY

 

Vacation Bible School!

Don’t Miss Vacation Bible School!
June 8 – 12
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages 5 and Up
Free Breakfast & Lunch with Jesus & Friends
Register at the Church Office

 

Thank You!

Fr. John and staff wish to extend a sincere thanks and appreciation to all the Catechists who so generously gave of their time to educate our young students. May their time, effort, and sacrifice to our San Miguel youth be blessed with the Faith & Hope of future generations of Ministers of our Lord.

 

Please Register

San Miguel Parish welcomes you and invites you to call or visit
the Church Office to register as a parishioner in the Parish.


If you’re not sure if you are registered, please come in or call
the office. Perhaps your family has grown, or your children have moved away. Please update your registration.


Children who are now aged 18 or over should register as adults.

 

Church News

Beginning in February 2026 the San Miguel church has been open for parishioners and visitors on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12-3pm.

The total visits for February and March were 86 with 39 being parishioners and 47 being visitors.

Visitors came from 6 states and the countries of England and Australia.  If you would like to join us in welcoming people please contact Deacon Nick

 

Missions News

The Mission Mass for May is at San Jose in Luis Lopez on
Saturday, May 9th at 7:00 p.m.

 

The stained-glass windows at La Sagrada Familia Mission in
Lemitar are in need of repair. The following needs to be done:

  • Repair cracks in place in windows “East 1”, “East 3” and
    “West 2”. The cost of repairing this is $450.00

  • Remove and completely restore window “West 1”. Cost
    $8,300.00

  • Provide and attach polycarbonate window covering to
    exterior of the existing stained-glass windows. Cost
    $6,200.00

If there is any way you can help with the expense for these
costs, please contact the office.

 

The San Jose Cemetery in Luis Lopez is full.


There is a need to develop the new Cemetery. This involves
excavating dirt and building a retaining wall to prevent flooding
into the cemetery.

If there is any way to assist with this project, please call the
Church office or speak to the Majordomos.

 

Adoration

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place each Friday following the 9AM Mass at the church.

 

Notice to All Volunteers

Virtus training is required for all Volunteers before beginning your Ministry or Volunteering and is required every 5 years. Click Here to go to the training website.

 

Gravesites

We also remind everyone that
it is the responsibility of families to care
for the upkeep of their loved ones graves.

 

Archdiocese of Santa Fe

Capital Campaign

A VISION FOR HEALING, RENEWAL, AND GROWTH

 

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe stands at a defining crossroads.

After years of profound challenge, we are called to embrace a future filled with hope, faith, and transformation. Through the Rebuild My Church initiative, we seek to foster healing, renewal, and lasting strength across our archdiocese, inviting every member of our community to join in building a vibrant Church guided by the Holy Spirit.

Rooted in feedback from the Synod on Synodality and pastoral planning sessions held in each deanery during Spring 2025, the active participation of the faithful in shaping the archdiocese's priorities has been—and remains—crucial. After months of prayerful reflection, preparations for an archdiocesan-wide campaign to address urgent needs today while reinforcing the Church’s mission for future generations are underway.

 

The following four priorities will shape our shared path forward:

  • Empower our parishes, where discipleship is lived most deeply, and the life of the Church takes root in community.

  • Form and sustain church leadership, preparing the next generation of church leaders while caring for those who are faithfully serving.

  • Strengthen Catholic education, supporting our teachers and ensuring more families can access the gift of a Catholic education.

  • Enhance diocesan ministries and services by providing the resources and leadership that enable all parishes, schools, and missions to flourish.


Watch Archbishop John C. Wester's Message on the Capital Campaign Planning Study by clicking HERE

YOUR VOICE MATTERS

 

Click one of the links below to take the survey online, complete it, and return it to the archdiocese or your parish office.

Take the survey online HERE (English/Español).

Read about the proposed priorities/Lea sobre las prioridades propuestas

English

Español

The San Miguel & Missions Cemetery Guidelines are available

Click Here to View

   

 

We would like to stay in touch with you by contacting you via email or text message.

Please click here for instructions so you can stay in touch with what's going on at San Miguel.

 

Weekly Contributions

Although weekly collection has resumed during Mass, you can continue to make your weekly contribution online. Please click here to contribute.

 

May 10, 2026
The Sixth Sunday of Easter

Summary from Loyola Press

Five Signs of the Holy Spirit - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

Sixth Sunday of Easter - Brant Pitre - Catholic Productions

 

Masses - To view the Mass schedule including streamed Masses, please click here.

To view all videos on the San Miguel YouTube Channel, please click here.

Streamed Content Schedule

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Join The Mass Readings Reviewed weekly video presentation

Each Friday at Noon in person at the Church Office Conference Room or via Zoom

Each Thursday at 6:30 PM via Zoom

Click here to Logon to Flocknote and join the Group "Mass Readings Reviewed"

 

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