Replica of the Tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe was hand-embroidered by the nuns of the Convent of the Perpetual Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament in the City of Morelia in Michoacán, Mexico and gifted to the Archdiocese of Washington.  It is an accurate reproduction of the original tilma worn by Juan San Diego back in 1531.  The hand embroidered replica of the tilma will be visiting St. Rose of Lima starting September 18th through 15th.

The encased Tilma will be displayed at all the Masses and, during the week, it will be in the Historic Chapel.  

A little history about the original Tilma:

The tilma is hand-woven from the fibers of a cactus, a fabric which has a life span of little more than thirty years. It was worn by Juan San Diego on his way to talk to his bishop.  The tilma is six-and-a-half feet long by forty-two inches wide. Directly on this material is the exquisitely delicate figure of Our Lady, four feet, eight inches in height. This authentic  portrait of the Virgin Mary has remained fresh and lovely for nearly five centuries.  Msgr. Pope has a blog entry discussing the tilma and scientific investagtions.  For more information please click HERE