Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church traces its roots back to 1940, beginning as a mission of Sacred Heart Parish under the guidance of Father Louie Ordner. The first church was constructed with lumber from the old Sacred Heart Church, built along the railroad tracks on Avenue F, and was twice the size of its predecessor. In 1954, the mission became an independent parish with Father William Bogart as its first pastor, marking the start of a new chapter that included plans for a larger church on Sodville property. The new building, completed in 1958 with a seating capacity of 750, was dedicated and blessed by the late Most Rev. Mariano S. Garriga, and over the following decades, additional facilities such as a parish hall and rectory were developed to serve the growing community.

Throughout its history, the parish has demonstrated resilience and a strong sense of community. In 1970, Hurricane Celia caused significant damage, but reconstruction efforts quickly restored the church grounds. Land acquisitions and expansions continued under successive pastors, and the parish welcomed Sisters from Mexico City to serve the community. A notable symbol of faith and heritage, the fountain in front of the church, crafted from quarry stone imported from Mexico and dedicated in 1978, honors both the parish’s patroness and the bicentennial of the country. Today, Our Lady of Guadalupe stands as a vibrant spiritual and cultural center, deeply rooted in history and committed to serving its parishioners with faith and devotion.