Shrine of St. Francis Xavier & Our Lady of Guadalupe at 250 Brown Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 US - Mission Statement Misión de Nuestra Parroquia
Mission Statement
Misión de Nuestra Parroquia
The Shrine of St. Francis Xavier & Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Roman Catholic community, consecrated to Jesus Christ, through Mary, with loving concern for one another. We commit ourselves to living the Sacraments, celebrating the Liturgy together, and a life of prayer in communion with the Saints. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we will preach the Gospel, serve the community, and witness to the world.
El Santuario de San Francisco Javier & Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe es una comunidad Católica Romana, consagrada a Jesucristo através de María, con un amoroso sentido de cuido por sus miembros. Tenemos el compromiso de vivir los Sacramentos, celebrando la Liturgia juntos, a la vez que procuramos una vida de oración en comunión con los Santos. Fortalecidos por el Espíritu Santo, predicaremos el evangelio, serviremos a la comunidad y daremos testimonio a todo el mundo.
Pastoral Council Members - Miembros del Consejo Pastoral:
Peter Baldwin, Michelle Baldwin, Tim Donahue, Cristina Escobar, Santos Escobar, Bob Green, Alfonso Mier, Martin Ortega, Fr. José Luis Quintana, Faye Richardson-Green, Eugenio Soto, Maura Valle, Maria Socorro Zavala
Who is St. Francis Xavier?
Also known as Apostle to the Far East, Memorial 3 December
Profile: Nobleman from the Basque reqion. Studied and taught philosophy @ the University of Paris, and planned a career as a professor. Friend of Saint Ignatius of Loyola who convinced him to use his talents to spread the ...