A group begins to gather before the beginning of prayers

Our Lady provided a perfect day for our event

Many families brought their children

Pictured here are Steve and Gabby Ortiz with their beautiful children

(L to R) Ismael, Charlotte and Gilbert Martinez. Gilbert and Charlotte organized Las Posadas events at 9 locations between 16 and 24 December, 2024.

Vince Pacheco and Sydney Pino portrayed Mary and Joseph at the Las Posadas gathering hosted by Gilbert and Alicia Pino. Sydney is the granddaughter to Gilbert and Alicia

Las Posadas guests at the home of Gilbert and Charlotte Martinez

(L to R) James Montano, Sharon Martinez (Mary), Margaret Montano, Sister Jo, Kevin Miller (Joseph) and Marie Gonzales re-enact Mary and Joseph's search, until they are finally "admitted" to an inn. The "inn" was hosted by Gilbert

Feast of the Holy Family Rosary

Fr. James (St. John the Baptist Catholic Church) blesses attendees at this Pro-Life event. The event was meant to invoke the Holy Family principles upon State and Federal Legislators to end abortion

(L to R) Knights of Columbus members Mike Specht, Louie Martinez and son, Raymond Martinez, at the Feast of The Holy Family Rosary event at the NM State Capitol building. The Pro-Life event was meant to invoke the Holy Family principles upon State and Federal Legislators to end abortion.

Father Larry Brito giving the Invocation Prayer at the Project Defending Life Gala in Albuquerque

Sharon (L) and Karen Martinez at the Project Defending Life Gala in Albuquerque

(L to R) Cecilia Sanchez, Richard Sanchez, Francis Valdez, and Deacon Gilbert at the Project Defending Life Gala in Albuquerque

Dr. Ben Carson was the keynote speaker at the Project Defending Life Gala in Albuquerque

Father James Sanchez giving the Benediction Prayer at the Project Defending Life Gala in Albuquerque

One of several banners placed at parishes around Santa Fe

Bennie Gonzales (L) and Juan Chaves posting an event banner on the entrance to St. John’s church

Gilbert Martinez leading a prayer at the Santa Fe Day of Prayer event at Our Lady of Guadalupe statue, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. The event was attended by just under 100 parishioners

Fr. Daniel Dupre, pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, and Juan Chavez, discuss prayers to be recited at the Santa Fe Day of Prayer. Fr. Daniel led the Rosary.

Camille Quintana making a snow angel in front of Planned Parenthood office during a Saturday vigil

Lifelong Supporter

Joe Pacheco, 40-Days for Life campaign worker is shown outside Planned Parenthood office in Santa Fe during Prayer Vigils held every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. throughout the year. Joe has maintained a vigil at various locations in Santa Fe for the past 50 years and has witnessed the closing of Planned Parenthood offices during that time.

Elena Chavez

Elena outside Planned Parenthood in Santa Fe during Saturday's 9:30 Prayer Vigils

Saturday Morning Prayer Vigil Participants

Left to right: Richard Sanchez, Camille Quintana, Richard Caldaza, Juan Chavez (40-Days for Life Team Leader), Marie Gonzales, Minni Salas, and Joe Pacheco

Marie Gonzales

Marie holds banner donated by the Knights of Columbus during a Saturday Prayer Vigil during a Saturday Prayer Vigil in front of Planned Parenthood in Santa Fe

Gilbert Pino

Gilbert Pino, Knights of Columbus and Baby Steps for Jesus member, at the Mass on the Mountain on October 10th

September Rosary

Over 20 people gathered to pray the rosary at Warehouse 21, a City of Santa Fe Owned Property where several murals depicting Our Blessed Mother have appeared. They City removed one of the murals but continues to allow this mural to remain. Fr. Brito, led the rosary.