The first Catholic shrine in Colorado Springs opens its doors under a new name and leadership as of July 1, 2025. Two longstanding Catholic communities in Colorado Springs are uniting to create history with the establishment of the new shrine. Divine Redeemer Catholic Church and Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church are merging their congregations.

Father Alex Diaz, the former pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, now leads the newly merged community now named the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of the Divine Redeemer Catholic Church.

“We strongly believe that this movement, this merging of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Divine Redeemer, is God’s will. He called us to be one,” said Father Alex.

The shrine will be located at 926 Farragut Avenue in Colorado Springs, the former site of Divine Redeemer Catholic Church. The merger represents a significant transformation as the church is now elevated to a shrine.

“A shrine is different than a regular church,” explained Father Alex. “A Catholic shrine is a place of pilgrimage. It’s supposed to have the doors open more time, if not all the time, for people to come and encounter the Lord at any time.”

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