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.
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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 Oblate

s 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.

In July, summer events are planned for CCE students in grades 7-12.
06/15/2026

In July, summer events are planned for CCE students in grades 7-12.

Register at the CCE office for a week of games, music, and fellowship.Our Vacation Bible School program relies on the ge...
06/15/2026

Register at the CCE office for a week of games, music, and fellowship.

Our Vacation Bible School program relies on the generosity of our community! We are currently collecting donations of juice boxes, fresh fruit, cookies, individual cereal boxes, other snacks, lunch page, foam cups and plates. If you can help, please drop items off at the CCE office!

Volunteers (Adults and Youth in 8th grade or above) are urgently needed. Planning meetings take place every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Room 5 of the CCE Hall.

06/13/2026
06/11/2026
Recently, Our Lady of the Assumption and San Felipe Neri parishioners who volunteer as Eucharistic ministers, lectors, a...
06/11/2026

Recently, Our Lady of the Assumption and San Felipe Neri parishioners who volunteer as Eucharistic ministers, lectors, and the Communion for the Sick gathered for a meeting at the parish.

We want to take this opportunity to thank them for all their work and the time they dedicate to helping the parish community.

Job Vacancy: Maintenance Position. Apply now. Call (956) 423-4670.
06/10/2026

Job Vacancy: Maintenance Position. Apply now. Call (956) 423-4670.

06/06/2026
05/30/2026
After Mass yesterday, parishioners enjoyed food and music in celebration of San Felipe Neri's feast day. Thanks to the e...
05/25/2026

After Mass yesterday, parishioners enjoyed food and music in celebration of San Felipe Neri's feast day. Thanks to the event organizers!

Address

1313 W Buchanan Street
Harlingen, TX
78550

Telephone

+19564234670

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