Archdiocesan News

Year of the Word of God

"Proclaiming and living God's Word belongs to all of us through our Baptism...

With this in mind, I am proclaiming a YEAR OF THE WORD OF GOD to be observed in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe from the First Sunday of Advent, 2008, through the Solemnity of Christ the King, November 2009." More>

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi to Be Blessed with New Bells:
The Long Vacant South Tower to Receive Four Bells

Blessing of the Bells
Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2009, 1:30 p.m.

Installation of the Bells
Monday, June 1, 2009

…they weigh from 550 to 2,728 pounds,traveled across the ocean from Holland,one carries the name of a Santa Fean saint and three others are named in memory of parishioners family members. The four bells are to be installed in the Cathedral Basilica’s South Tower that has been empty for more than 100 years. More >

Statement by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan
The Impact of H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) on Liturgical Practices

By now I’m sure you have heard the concern about the H1N1 Flu (swine flu) spreading throughout the United States and the many deaths which it has caused in Mexico. I have been in discussion with several bishops and priests. Given the potential danger, it is important that the Church take sensible precautions to insure the safety of its
parishioners. Thus In attempts to prevent the further spread of the H1N1 flu, I have instructed our parishes and missions to follow these procedures… More>

Santa Fe Celebrates 400 Years with a New Movie Premiere
Showcasing the Ancient City’s Treasures of History, Faith and Art

El Corazón de Santa Fe

7:00 PM, Wednesday, July 22, 2009
The Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501

El Corazon de Santa Fe On July 22, 2009, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi’s new bells will toll across downtown Santa Fe, calling the townsfolk to the red carpet for a special historic cinematic event. Capitol City luminaries such as TV personality Carla Aragon, and famed Canyon Road artist Drew Bacigalupa will be part of a gala multi-cultural celebration for the inaugural showing of the new feature-length documentary, El Corazón de Santa Fe, at 7 PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at The Lensic Performing Arts Center. The 82-minute movie is in English, no subtitles and was produced by the Santa Fe Community Foundation and the Friends of the Cathedral Basilica.

Play El Corazón de Santa Fe (Audio: 476KB)

Filmmaker E. Anthony Martinez of Silver Horn Entertainment directed the documentary. Martinez is a 15th-generation Santa Fean who has garnered Emmy, Peabody, and Edward R. Murrow awards for his work, including his Sports Century films for ESPN. New Mexicans arefamiliar with Martinez’s films about this State's soldiers and veterans. His film about the infamous Bataan Death March, Colors of Courage: Sons of New Mexico, Prisoners of Japan (2002), narrated by Gene Hackman, ran on KNME-TV, Albuquerque. Tickets are on sale now! More>

New Mexico Repeals Death Penalty
We (New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops) applaud the Governor Bill Richardson who has shown he is listening to New Mexico and agrees with 73% of Roman Catholics in New Mexico that we should repeal the Death Penalty, replace it with Life without Parole and provide restitution to the victims’ families. More>

Apex of Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi to
Receive New Replacement Cross on Wednesday, March 25 at 7 a.m.

A replacement cross will be hoisted by crane to the apex of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis Assisi in Santa Fe on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 7:00 a.m. The early morning event is designed to reduce rush hour traffic congestion.

The original cross was installed about 1886, and was removed on January 28, 2009. It is nearly 40 inches high, weighs 900 pounds and is being stored until the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Museum can take possession. More>

U.S. Bishops Urge New Mexico Governor to Sign Repeal of the Death Penalty

Appealing on behalf of the U.S. bishops, Bishop William F. Murphy of Rockville Centre, N.Y. wrote to New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson to urge him to sign HB 285, the repeal of the death penalty recently adopted by the New Mexico legislature. More>

Sanctity of Life Awareness and Unity Day
Cathedral Bascilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe, NM
Thursday, January 22, 2009

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe, Diocese of Gallup, and Diocese of Las Cruces will mark the 36th Anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Roe vs. Wade legalizing abortion with the Sanctity of Life Awareness and Unity Day on Wednesday, January 22, 2009. Immediately following the noon Mass, New Mexico's three bishops will lead a procession from the Cathedral to the State Capitol ... More>

Announcements & Statements

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan Calls for Action to Oppose Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) More>
- Postcard/Letter Campaign to Oppose Freedom of Choice Act
- Postcard/Letter Campaign to Oppose Freedom of Choice Act
Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan's Red Mass Homily More>
Yes, Catholics do go to Confession! English | Spanish
How Can We Celebrate the Year of St. Paul? English | Spanish
Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan's Statement on Stem Cell Research More>
Archdiocese of Santa Fe Pastoral Plan .... English I Spanish
Policy for Political Campaign Activities More>

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