Growing from modest congregations in Lower Manhattan to vibrant faith-driven communities throughout the city, Hispanic Catholics have played a role in New York City’s history for generations. More than 2.4 million people across New York City identify as Hispanic, and at least 1 million of those New Yorkers have found community in parishes across the Archdiocese.

Throughout the year, the Hispanic Ministry and the Office of Ethnic Apostolates invite Catholics from across the city for Marian celebrations and Masses honoring 18 Hispanic cultural groups at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. As part of this work, the Archdiocese recently celebrated Hispanic Day Mass in early October as part of the national Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.

Every church has a deep history with our diverse communities — here are just a few parishes where our Hispanic congregations gather every week.

St. Teresa Church
Since its establishment in Manhattan’s Lower East Side in 1863, St. Teresa’s has been a sanctuary for generations of immigrant communities arriving in the United States. Named after its patron St. Teresa of Aliva, the congregation today continues to welcome new arrivals, most recently working with Catholic Charities to connect recent migrants with food, clothing, school supplies, and other resources.

Address: 141 Henry St, New York, NY 10002

Mass schedule:
Monday through Friday (Spanish): 12 p.m.
Saturday (English): 5:30 p.m.
Sunday (Bilingual): 12 p.m.

For more information, please visit the St. Teresa Church: www.stteresany.org

The Church of the Ascension
Serving the Upper West Side, Manhattan Valley, and Morningside Heights since 1895, Ascension has also played a significant role in welcoming new New Yorkers in recent months. In addition to a renowned Spanish-language choir that helps celebrate a weekly Sunday service, the diverse congregation honors its ties with the Dominican Republic, having organized several mission trips over the years.

Address: 221 West 107th St, New York, NY 10025

Mass schedule:
Monday through Friday (Spanish): 7 p.m.
Monday through Friday (English): 12 p.m.
Saturday (Bilingual): 5:30 p.m.
Sunday (Spanish): 9:30 a.m, 12:30 p.m.
Sunday (English): 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

For more information, please visit the Church of the Ascension website: www.ascensionchurchnyc.org

Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Bernard Church
When the neighboring parishes of The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Bernard Church combined in 2003, the newly combined congregation became home to one of the oldest Spanish-speaking Catholic communities in New York history. Founded in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, the parish continues to serve a robust community of Hispanic Catholics from around the world.

Address: 328 West 14th St, New York, NY 10014

Mass schedule:
Monday through Friday (English): 12:10 p.m.
Monday through Friday (Spanish): 6 p.m.
Saturday (English): 5 p.m.
Saturday (Spanish): 6 p.m.
Sunday (English): 10 a.m., 5:30 p.m.
Sunday (Spanish): 8:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m.

For more information, please visit the Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Bernard website: www.guadalupestbernard.org

Our Lady of Esperanza
Our Lady of Esperanza in Washington Heights continues to be a beacon of hope for thousands of New Yorkers in Upper Manhattan. Its founders sought to bring about a house of worship for the growing Spanish-speaking population in the early 1910s, even pulling in the Rev. Father Adrian Buisson as its founding priest, who had early helped tend to the Our Lady of Guadalupe parish.

Address: 624 West 156th Street, New York, NY 10032

Mass schedule:
Monday through Friday (Spanish): 9 a.m.
Saturday (Spanish): 9 a.m., 6 p.m.
Sunday (Spanish): 9 a.m., 12 p.m.

For more information, please visit the Our Lady of Esperanza website: www.ourladyofesperanza.org