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Ser ving The Multicultural People of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe
n September 23, 2011, Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan dedicated the Archdiocese of Santa Fe’s newest church, Church of the Incarnation located at 2309 Monterrey Rd NE in Rio Rancho. To accommodate its fast growing community, the 26,717 square foot church will seat 1,300 people.
Archbishop’s Letter: November – It’s Not Just for Eating Turkey!........................... 3 Roman Missal: Two Months and Counting...... 6 Vocations.............................................................. 8 Catholic Education............................................ 10 St. Therese of the Infant Jesus, Shrine of the Little Flower................................ 13 Church of the Incarnation Dedication Mass... 14 Social Justice..................................................... 18 Safe Environment Month.................................. 23
Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan Dedicates the Archdiocese’s Newest Church, Church of the Incarnation, Rio Rancho
The stunning beauty of the new church is far more than the materials from which it is made. Church of the Incarnation is built in a Romanesque/Cruciform design, modeled after the Basilica of St. Paul located outside the walls of Rome. The church’s design is based on both Catholic tradition and theology. The apse, sanctuary, and nave form the shape of a cross recalling Jesus’ sacrifice for each of us.
Photo bLeslie M. Radigan
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