Santa María del Río, San Luis Potosí, Mexico — The Northeast (and Central Highlands)

Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 16, 2019

1. Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
Su Santidad Benedicto XVI, concedió la coronación pontifica de la venerada imagen de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, dignándose coronarla el Excelentísimo Señor Arzobispo de San Luis Potosí, Mons. Luis Morales Reyes, con motivo del IV Centenario de la fundación de esta parroquia.
Santa María del Río, S.L.P. 15 de mayo de 2011
Sr. Cura. Pbro. J. Miguel Domínguez Mejía Parroco
Pbro. José Juan Torres Garza
Pbro. Valentín Carbajal Méndez
Pbro. Rodrigo Alemán Gil
Vicarios Parroquiales

English translation:
Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption
His Holiness Benedict XVI granted the pontifical coronation of the venerated image of Our Lady of the Assumption, deigning to be crowned by the Most Excellent Lord Archbishop of San Luis Potosí, Monsignor Luis Morales Reyes, on the occasion of the IV Centenary of the foundation of this parish.
Santa María del Río, San Luis Potosí, May 15, 2011
Father J. Miguel Domínguez Mejía Parroco
Father José Juan Torres Garza
Father Valentín Carbajal Méndez
Father Rodrigo Alemán Gil
Parochial Vicars

Erected 2011.

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listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is May 15, 2011.

Location. 21° 48.026′ N, 100° 44.144′ W. Marker is in Santa María del Río, San Luis Potosí. It is on Calle Pascual M. Hernández Segura just west of Niños Héroes del 47, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santa María del Río SL 79560, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Mexico,

in the Bajío,

and in the Sierra Madre.

Globally, it is in North America

and the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Santísimo Chapel (a few steps from this marker); Building of the Convents of Santa María del Río (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Franciscan Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); Dividing Line Between Otomíes and Guachichiles (within shouting distance

An additional Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 16, 2019

2. An additional Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption Marker

This additional marker notes the 50th anniversary in 2017 of the pilgrimage at this parish. It reads:1968-2017
50 Aniversario
Peregrinacion anual a Nuestroa Señora de la Asuncion
Asociacion de Hijos Austentes de Santa Maria del Rio, S.L.P.
13 de agosto de 2017

of this marker); Hidalgo Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Martín Bautista Square (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Primo Feliciano Velázquez Rodríguez (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa María del Río.

Additional Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 16, 2019

3. Additional Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption Markers

These additional markers are to the right of the main entryway to the parish church. The top marker from 1999 marks the 200th anniversary of the Virgin of Our Lady of the Assumption here. The second marker notes the first pilgrimage here in 1968. The third marker notes the 25th anniversary of pilgrimages here in 1992.

Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 16, 2019

4. Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption and Markers

The featured marker is to the left of the entryway seen here.

An interior view of the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 16, 2019

5. An interior view of the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption

The main dome of the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 16, 2019

6. The main dome of the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption

An image of the "Lord of the Shawl" at the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 16, 2019

7. An image of the "Lord of the Shawl" at the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption

The town is famous for its shawls (rebozos, in Spanish). This Señor del Rebozo (Lord of the Shawl) was placed in March 2018.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 14, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.