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Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle | |
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26°11′55″N 98°09′27″W / 26.1985°N 98.1576°W | |
Location | 400 N. San Antonio Ave. San Juan, Texas |
Country | United States |
Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
Website | www |
History | |
Founded | 1954 |
Founder(s) | Rev. Jose Maria Azpiazu, O.M.I. |
Dedicated | April 19, 1980 |
Architecture | |
Groundbreaking | November 27, 1976 |
Completed | 1980 |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 1,800 |
Number of floors | 2 |
Spire height | 112 feet tall |
Administration | |
Diocese | Brownsville |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | Most Rev. Daniel E. Flores |
Rector | Rev. Jorge Gomez |
The Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle is a minor basilica of the Catholic Church located in San Juan, Texas, United States. It is also a national shrine under the direction of the Diocese of Brownsville.