Capilla de la Lomita

Capilla de la Lomita was built on the ranch of Mr. Rene Guyard in 1865 by the Oblate fathers. In addition to being a place of worship, it served as a way station for Oblates traveling on horseback between Brownsville and Roma. It was rebuilt in 1891 and remained in use until 1911, when the Oblates completed a move to their church in the newly established town of Mission. At its height, Capilla de la Lomita served as headquarters for Oblate priests serving 5 other chapels, 75 ranches, and numerous villages throughout the Hidalgo County area.

Mission, Texas · United States