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Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel Church is nestled at the foothills of the Spanish Peaks, in the
northwestern part of Las Animas County.
In 1875, the
small house that had originally served as a chapel had to be replaced. The new
chapel was built by those who donated their skills of carpentry and adobe
making, as well as money, goods and land. Work was completed within two years,
and with the prayers and wishes of the faithful women, the Carmelitas, the
chapel was dedicated to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
From 1860 until
1900, mass was celebrated once a month at this mission, with the priest
traveling from Trinidad, and later from Aguilar. Since 1983, mass is only
celebrated on the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. The good people gather for
mass and benediction, afterwards they form a procession outside the church to
sing and pray the Rosary. Later everyone enjoys a potluck dinner.
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