December 12, 2025
Every year on December 12, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, commemorating the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Saint Juan Diego in 1531 on Tepeyac Hill, near present-day Mexico City. This feast is one of the most significant Marian celebrations in the world, drawing millions of pilgrims and faithful who come together to honor Mary as Mother, Protector, and source of hope.
A Celebration Rooted in History
According to tradition, Our Lady appeared to Juan Diego speaking in his native Nahuatl, asking that a church be built in her honor. As a sign, roses bloomed miraculously in winter and her image appeared on Juan Diego’s tilma. Today, that image is enshrined at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, one of the most visited Catholic shrines in the world.
Faith Lived in Community
The celebrations begin on the evening of December 11, with vigils, candles, and the singing of Las Mañanitas. On December 12, families gather before dawn, walking in procession, offering flowers and prayers, and celebrating Mass together. In places like Tlalpan and across Mexico and the United States, devotion is lived openly in the streets and churches, passed lovingly from one generation to the next.
The Assumptionist Presence
For the Assumptionists, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe reflects their mission to bring faith into daily life and walk closely with communities. Inspired by the vision of Venerable Emmanuel d’Alzon, the Assumptionists accompany people where culture, tradition, and faith meet — celebrating a living Church rooted in unity, charity, and hope.
A Feast That Still Speaks Today
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is not merely remembered — it is lived. It reminds the faithful that God’s presence is revealed through humility, culture, and shared devotion. On December 12, 2025, communities once again witnessed how faith continues to unite hearts, inspire hope, and strengthen the Church through lived tradition.
