Our Lady of the Assumption - Harlingen, TX

Our Lady of the Assumption - Harlingen, TX Our Lady of the Assumption/San Felipe Parish, a Roman Catholic community in Harlingen, Texas. It is a frame building and has a seating capacity of 300 persons.
(260)

History of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church

During the glorious pontificate of Pope Jon XXIII, the Most Reverend Mariano S. Garriga, Bishop of Corpus Christi, called on the Missionaries of the Holy Family to be in Charge of the newly established parish of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Harlingen, Texas. The Assumption Church used to be a mission chapel attended by the Oblates of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, who since 1849 have kept alive the faith among the Spanish-speakers along the Rio Grande from Brownsville to Laredo. The first part of this odd looking church was built in 1910 and other parts were added in the course of time. It was the first Catholic church in downtown and was moved to this location in 1949. Its parishioners were of the low-income class, having come in from farms and other smaller towns of the Rio Grande Valley and of Mexico to work in the various industries and businesses in Harlingen. On December 15, 1958, Father Clemente Grzenia, M.S.F. was sent to this parish as its first pastor. There was no rectory. On January 2, 1959, the padres started taking up the census of the parish. After nine months of steady knocking at the doors this was the result: 831 Catholic families or 4578 souls; 586 living around the Assumption Church and 245 beyond the Arroyo Colorado and 157 fallen away or 800 souls lost to the Faith due to ignorance of religion or due to financial help of non-catholic religions.

The Men's Prayer Group at San Felipe Neri met earlier this month. We're grateful to see members of our community gather ...
10/09/2026

The Men's Prayer Group at San Felipe Neri met earlier this month. We're grateful to see members of our community gather to grow their faith.

This weekend, we gathered for the Respect for Life rosary. Thanks to everyone who joined us.
10/09/2026

This weekend, we gathered for the Respect for Life rosary. Thanks to everyone who joined us.

FYI: An informational meeting for the Summer 2027 Pilgrimage will be held October 16.
10/09/2026

FYI: An informational meeting for the Summer 2027 Pilgrimage will be held October 16.

10/08/2026
A Lenten Holy Land Pilgrimage is planned for February. Fifteen seats are still available. If you’re interested in learni...
10/06/2026

A Lenten Holy Land Pilgrimage is planned for February. Fifteen seats are still available.

If you’re interested in learning more, there’s a planning meeting October 16 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall Conference Room. You can also call (956) 754-9945 for more information.

10/03/2026
10/01/2026
09/19/2026
09/17/2026

Address

1313 W Buchanan Street
Harlingen, TX
78550

Telephone

+19564234670

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Our Lady of the Assumption - Harlingen, TX posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Place Of Worship

Send a message to Our Lady of the Assumption - Harlingen, TX:

Shortcuts

Share

Category