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St. John Paul II Parish Initial Plans

May all our efforts be for God's greater glory and souls' salvation! Bishop Oscar Cantú, in consultation with the Presbyteral Council and others, decided to establish a new parish under the heavenly patronage of St. John Paul II.

Brief History

For the last several years, local parishioners have desired and worked to establish a new parish in the Santa Teresa area with the assistance and encouragement of priests assigned to San Martin de Porres parish in Sunland Park. Santa Teresa has experienced tremendous growth; all demographic indicators show it will continue to grow. At different times, parishioners have gathered to celebrate Holy Mass on Sundays and engaged in various forms of fundraising. The fact that the diocesan bishop has established a parish that has provided for the pastoral care of souls and the administration of temporal goods through the appointment of a pastor is a clear sign of the commitment and support for this new parish.