Old Town in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
San Felipe de Neri
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
1. San Felipe De Neri Marker
Oldest church in Albuquerque. Has continuously served the community without interruption since 1706. Originally founded and served by the Franciscan Friars, this parish church has been served successively by the Secular Clergy of Durango, Mexico 1817, the Jesuit Fathers and Brothers 1868, and since 1966 has been administered by the Secular Clergy of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe.
Please enter this Church with respect.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1706.
Location. 35° 5.783′ N, 106° 40.201′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Old Town. It is on North Plaza Street NW, on the right when traveling west. The marker is mounted on the right side of the entrance gate to the church's atrium. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2005 North Plaza Street NW, Albuquerque NM 87104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Mother Church of Albuquerque (here, next to this marker); Albuquerque POW/MIA Memorial (a few steps from this marker); "Deposition with Six Figures" (a few steps from this marker); Sister Blandina Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of Albuquerque (within shouting distance of this marker); Skirmish of Albuquerque (within shouting distance of this marker); Albuquerque (within shouting distance of this marker); San Felipe de Alburquerque (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albuquerque.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 22, 2021
2. San Felipe De Neri Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
3. Marker to left of San Felipe De Neri Marker
San Felipe de Neri Church has continuously served as a House of Prayer for nearly two hundred years. Presently efforts are being made to restore and preserve this landmark for future generations. This process will take several years to complete.
Your support for this project is greatly appreciated. Inquires may be directed to the San Felipe de Neri property manager or the Parish Office.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
4. San Felipe De Neri Marker
Marker is to the right of entrance.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
5. San Felipe De Neri
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
6. San Felipe De Neri Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, June /19/1996
7. Inside San Felipe De Neri Church
Photographed by Don Morfe, June 19, 1996
8. Inside San Felipe De Neri Church
Photographed by Chris English, October 10, 2013
9. San Felipe De Neri Church
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,429 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on June 29, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. Photos: 1. submitted on July 30, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2. submitted on September 2, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 30, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 7, 8. submitted on December 10, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 9. submitted on November 22, 2013, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
