Our Lady of Guadalupe of Campeche, venerated at the Diocesan Sanctuary Mariano of Guadalupe

Marian title of Campeche (Campeche)

About "Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de Campeche" in Colombia there is no solid information in regular sources of verification (diocesan documentation, official sanctuaries, Marian databases or Catholic press). There is no "Diocesano Mariano de Guadalupe Sanctuary" in the San Cristóbal district of Campeche, Colombia nor does it know that there is a city called Campeche in the department of Bolívar or in another Colombian department with the profile described; what does exist is the State of Campeche in Mexicowith strong Guadalupana devotion.

Main data

Origin and history

About "Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de Campeche" in Colombia there is no solid information in regular sources of verification (diocesan documentation, official sanctuaries, Marian databases or Catholic press). There is no "Diocesano Mariano de Guadalupe Sanctuary" in the San Cristóbal district of Campeche, Colombia nor does it know that there is a city called Campeche in the department of Bolívar or in another Colombian department with the profile described; what does exist is the State of Campeche in Mexicowith strong Guadalupana devotion.

Since the indicated temple is described as built in 1797, "second Guadalupan shrine after the Tepeyac" and "unique in the southeast," these data coincide with the Mexican Guadalupan tradition and not with Colombia, which indicates a likely geographical confusion between Campeche (Mexico) and the alleged "Campeche, Colombia." In the absence of confirmation in Colombian ecclesial sources, does not historically record the documented existence of this advocation with these characteristics in Colombia.

As a result, a guidance report on the local devotion to the Virgin of Guadalupe under the generic title of Our Lady of Guadalupe in a hypothetical diocesan parish or sanctuary in Colombia, without attributing historical or legal data that are not documented. When a data is not attested, it is "not recorded."

The image and the sanctuary

No consta una documented description of a specific image of "Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de Campeche" in Colombia (type of image, material, author, date). In an ordinary Guadalupan context, it is often a image of the Virgin of Guadalupe of Mexico, whether in canvas, picture or reproduction, with the known iconography: the Virgin mestiza on her feet, hands together in prayer, blue, starry, pink robe, black nearer, held by an angel and framed in an oval of rays. However, for the specific case of Campeche (Colombia) does not contain an own and differentiated description, so nothing else can be said.

Nor does the formal existence of a "Diocesano Mariano de Guadalupe Sanctuary" in the San Cristóbal district, Campeche city, Colombia nor the recognition of the temple as diocesan or national shrine. There is no data on its architectural plant, style, dimensions, or independent confirmation of the date of 1797 for a Marian temple of that title in Colombian territory. Consequently, no consta officially the name, canon range (minor basilica, national / diocesan sanctuary) or architectural characteristics of that temple in Colombia.

Sponsorship and coronation

– Patronage: It is not recorded in verifiable sources that "Our Lady of Guadalupe de Campeche" has been proclaimed official employer of the city, municipality or diocese in Colombia by episcopal decree or recognition of the Episcopal Conference. In general, in many places in Latin America the Virgin of Guadalupe is venerated as Mother and Queen of the Americasand sometimes is a secondary patron of parishes or cities, but for this particular case does not contain a recognised legal patronage.

– Canon coronation: There is no documented canonical coronation of "Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de Campeche" in Colombia (no year, no pontifical decree, no pontifical delegate). It should therefore be indicated: does not contain a documented canonical coronation.

Party and devotion

La main feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe the whole Latin American area is celebrated 12 December, in memory of the apparitions of 1531 in the Tepeyac. It is reasonable to assume that a parish community or sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe in Colombia also celebrates this date with special solemnity, but for the specific title of "Guadalupe de Campeche (Colombia)" no consta a calendar propio ni decree litúrgico particular.

Most Guadalupan communities in the Americas are organized Novies, rosaries, processions, serenades and pilgrimages on 12 December, with high participation of the faithful. Night vigil, floral offerings, Marian songs and solemn masses are carried out, often accompanied by folk dances or local cultural expressions. For the supposed shrine of Campeche (Colombia) there are no data of influx (number of pilgrims, regional or national scope), so no statistical information or precise descriptions of its own traditionsIt can only be said that, consistent with general Catholic practice, the feast of Guadalupe often brings together many faithful in the places where it is venerated.

Link to the Rosary

The sources consulted do not contain a specific and historical relationship between "Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de Campeche" (Colombia) and some particular form of the prayer of the Rosary (own rosarian copradies, special indulgences, promises or revelations linked to a local rosary). It should therefore be noted that does not contain a documented unique rosarian link for this advocation in Campeche (Colombia).

However, the devotion to the Virgin of Guadalupe throughout America it is usually fed by the classic Marian prayer of the Church: Rosary, novenas, litany and personal and family consecration. El Rosary It allows us to contemplate the mysteries of Christ with Mary, Mother of the Church, and in the Guadalupano context helps to internalize the message of closeness, mercy and defense of the dignity of the poorest who are associated with the Virgin of Guadalupe. In any sanctuary or parish under this title, also in Colombia, the prayer of the Rosary is a privileged way to join the faith of the Church and to ask for the intercession of Mary for the evangelization of the continent and for the life of each community.