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Diocese to host pilgrimage up Mt. Cristo Rey amidst land lawsuit
By Carpio Griego at KVIA ABC-7
· June 28, 2026
· 2 min read
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces and Bishop Peter Baldacchino invite people for a Sunday pilgrimage up Mount Cristo Rey.
This pilgrimage comes amidst a lawsuit from the Department of Homeland Security claiming eminent domain over land on south side of ...
Key takeaway "This is not a matter of politics, but a matter of preserving and defending a sanctuary and devotion which has brought many people in our community to God," Bishop Baldacchino says.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The pilgrimage up Mount Cristo Rey, led by Bishop Peter Baldacchino, has significant implications for the El Paso community, which has a long history of cultural and spiritual ties to the mountain. As the Roman Catholic Diocese of El Paso partners with the Diocese of Las Cruces to host this event, it underscores the importance of preserving sacred spaces in the region. The fact that the Department of Homeland Security claims the border wall construction will not affect access to the shrine may be reassuring, but it does not address the deeper concerns about the wall's impact on the community's spiritual and cultural heritage. The event will likely draw attendees from both El Paso and Las Cruces, highlighting the shared values and traditions that transcend the border. As the lawsuit unfolds, El Pasoans will be watching closely to see how the dispute over the land and the border wall construction affects the future of this beloved pilgrimage site.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces and Bishop Peter Baldacchino invite people for a Sunday pilgrimage up Mount Cristo Rey.
This pilgrimage comes amidst a lawsuit from the Department of Homeland Security claiming eminent domain over land on south side of ...
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