Tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe used during our annual archdiocesan celebration, (held in December) which 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, will be visiting St. Rose, beginning September 6, 2019.  During that week, the Tilma will be displayed at various times in the Church and the Chapel. 

On Thursday September 12, 2019 at 6:30 in the Lewis Room, there will be a prayer service, in English, with a video explaining the history of Juan Diego and the Tilma. On Saturday, September 14, 2019 there will be a prayer service in Spanish, at 6:30 in the Lewis Room, with the video.
 
The Archdiocese hopes people of all backgrounds will be able to reflect upon Our Lady of Guadalupe, who is the patroness of the Americas.
 
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 investigations.  For more information please click HERE