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Topeka namesake honors Our Lady of Guadalupe

January 2, 2026

Sophia Meneses — as Our Lady of Guadalupe — and Jacob Torrez — as Juan Diego — act out the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe at Mass. The two are fourth graders at Holy Family School in Topeka. LEAVEN PHOTO BY JAY SOLDNER

Archbishop Shawn McKnight celebrates Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Topeka on Dec. 12, the feast day of Our Lady. LEAVEN PHOTO BY JAY SOLDNER

Dancers Alex Antonio and A’raiya Vasquez don traditional Mexican attire as they take part in a folk dance in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Alex and A’raiya are eighth graders at Holy Family School. LEAVEN PHOTO BY JAY SOLDNER

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