Old Town in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Mother Church of Albuquerque

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 22, 2021

1. The Mother Church of Albuquerque Marker

Inscription.

1706 1793 1796 Today

In recognition of the significant role it has played in the history of our City, State and Country, San Felipe de Neri Church is on the registers of historic places. San Felipe de Neri Church has unceasingly served as a House of Prayer for over 300 years as The Mother Church of Albuquerque.

Continuously, efforts are being made to honor and preserve this landmark for future generations. These processes are ongoing and in constant need of support. Your kindness, prayers and generosity for the preservation of this historic site is not only greatly needed but significantly appreciated. Donations are accepted inside the main door of the church. All other inquiries may be directed to the San Felipe de Neri Church Parish Office.

Thank you and may God bless you, The Community of San Felipe de Neri

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1706.

Location. 35° 5.783′ N, 106° 40.204′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Old Town. It is on North Plaza Street NW west of San Felipe Street NW, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also the Republic of Texas.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: San Felipe de Neri (here, next to this marker); Albuquerque POW/MIA Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Sister Blandina Convent (a few steps from this marker); "Deposition with Six Figures" (a few steps from this marker); Skirmish of Albuquerque (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding 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.

An additional San Felipe de Neri Church map image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 22, 2021

2. An additional San Felipe de Neri Church map

A previous version of the Mother Church of Albuquerque Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011

3. A previous version of the Mother Church of Albuquerque Marker

1793 - 1993 In recognition of the significant role it has played in the history of our City, State, and Country, San Felipe de Neri Church is on the National and State registers of historic places.

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.

The Mother Church of Albuquerque and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 22, 2021

4. The Mother Church of Albuquerque and Marker

The Mother Church of Albuquerque, San Felipe de Neri image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 22, 2021

5. The Mother Church of Albuquerque, San Felipe de Neri

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 387 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on July 30, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4, 5. submitted on September 2, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.