Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle

The Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle, located in San Juan, Texas, is a Roman Catholic basilica with a rich history rooted in reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary in the early 20th century. Constructed in the 1950s and completed in 1980, the basilica features distinctive Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and serves as a significant pilgrimage center. Recognized as a minor basilica by the Vatican in 1999, it attracts worshippers seeking spiritual solace and healing. The basilica plays a central role in the community, hosting religious services, events, and pilgrimages, contributing to both the spiritual and economic life of the region. (Submitted by Anthony Von Plinsky)