Virgen de Guadalupe Celebration Fortifies Faith, Community Connection - University of San Diego

According to Catholic teachings, in December 1531, the Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego on Tepeyac Hill, outside modern-day Mexico City. Appearing as a beautiful Aztec princess and speaking to Diego in his native language of Nahuatl, Mary implored him to go to the local bishop and advocate on her behalf for the building of a church in her honor.

2,000 Honor Our Lady of Guadalupe in San Diego: 'Faith Bigger than World' Ills - Calexico Chronicle

2,000 Honor Our Lady of Guadalupe in San Diego: 'Faith Bigger than World' Ills - Times of San Diego

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Virgen de Guadalupe Celebration - University of San Diego

Guadalupe procession, Mass set for Dec. 3 - The Southern Cross

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Worshipers honor and celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe and Saint Juan Diego on Dec. 12 - The San Diego Union-Tribune