Welcome to Our Lady of the Valley Parish

The official website for the churches of
​Saint Mary and Our Lady of Guadalupe in El Centro.

HABEMUS PAPAM!
​We have a pope!

We rejoice as the Catholic Church has announced a successor to St. Peter. His name is Robert Cardinal Prevost, the former prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops. The Holy Father has taken the name Pope Leo XIV.

Together, let us thank God and pray for the new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV.

The Letter - La Carta

Opportunities to Watch

Our Lady of the Valley Parish invites you to 2 opportunites to watch The Letter, La Carta in English and in Spanish

Martes, 20 de mayo - Español a las 6pm en el Centro Parroquial de Sta. Maria

Thursday, May 22 - English at 6pm in the St. Mary Parish Center

We Mourn Loss of a True Shepherd

Amidst our sadness at the death of Pope Francis, we thank God for his loving heart and his transformational ministry.

Memorial Masses on Wednesday

All parishes in the diocese have been asked to hold a Memorial Mass on Wednesday, April 30, to unite in prayer for the repose of the soul of the Pope.

Each parish will schedule the Mass at a time convenient to its community.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at St. Mary Church - 7:00am and 5:00pm

Novena in Memory of Pope Francis

The novendiales period of mourning takes place from April 26 to May 4, 2025.

Mass Times

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

Sunday:
7:30 am - English
10:00 am - Spanish
12:00 pm - English


Friday:
5:30 pm - Spanish

St. Mary Church

Saturday Vigil:
5:00 pm - English

Sunday:
10:00 am - English
​12:00 pm - Spanish
​​5:00 pm - Bilingual
​
​Tuesday - Thursday:
7:00 am - English

Friday:
8:30 am - English

Parish Office Hours

St. Mary Church
Office Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 10AM - 4PM

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Office Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 10AM - 2PM

Confessions

Schedule of Confessions
​
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday
St. Mary Daily Chapel

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Thank you for being El Centro Catholic!
Help us to stay connected with you and our parish life.

​Annual Catholic Appeal

Yearly appeal made by the
Diocese of San Diego for monetary support towards, Catholic Schools,
​Seminarians and Retired Priests.

El Centro Catholic Readings and Forms

Marriage Corner

Find the Readings in English and Spanish for your Upcoming Wedding

Quinceañera Corner

Find the Readings in English and Spanish for your Upcoming Quince

Baptism & RCIA Corner

Find the Forms in English and Spanish for your Upcoming Baptism Ceremony

Funeral Resources

Readings in English

Choose Your Readings for your Loved One's Funeral
Funeral Readings in English
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File Type: doc
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Lecturas en Espanol

Elija sus lecturas para el funeral de su ser querido
Lecturas en Espanol para Funeral
File Size: 82 kb
File Type: docx
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Musician & Live Streaming

Live Streaming:
Eric McCormack - (760) 352-4211

Safe in Our Diocese

How to report suspected abuse

Anyone who believes they were the victim of sexual abuse by a member of the clergy, church or school staff may contact
the Victim Assistance Coordinator.
A report may be made regardless of when the abuse occurred.
Reports may be made in English or Spanish at:

County of San Diego Child abuse Hotline: (800) 344-6000
Diocesan Office for Child and Youth Protection
Phone: (858) 490-8353
Email: [email protected]

Need Health Insurance?

If you are in need of health insurance, please call ​619-326-1993

Services offered by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of San Diego and Covered California

Extra Resources

RCIA

Faith Formation

Mass Outside El Centro Catholic