Roman Catholics trying to convert the Indians to Catholicism in the 1600's

The Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico built in 1873.
The History of Catholicism in the Santa Fe area began in the mid 16th century, with the arrival of the Spanish to the area. While conquistadors had already passed through what is now known as New Mexico in search of gold and silver as early as 1527, although steep in tradition and ornate structures, YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN with personal faith in Jesus Christ to go to heaven. 1/14, 23 Santa Fe, New Mexico mefoundation.world