First MassMay 29, 1541
| Location | Palo Duro State Park |
|---|---|
| State/Territory | Texas |
| County | Randall |
| Modern Diocese | Amarillo |
| Historical Diocese | Diocese of Sonora(?) |
| Date | May 29, 1541 |
| Priest | Fray Juan de Padilla, OFM |
| Religious Order | Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans) |
| Rite | Roman (Latin) Rite |
| Expedition | Coronado expedition — see the full route, The Coronado Expedition (1540–1542) → |
| Confidence | confirmed |
| Submitted by | @ecofire2 |
Documentation
Notes
During the Francisco Vázquez de Coronado expedition in May 1541, it's known that Fray Juan Padilla said a mass at what Texans now call the First Thanksgiving. However, later research indicated that grapes and pecans were gathered by the celebrants for the feast, and neither grow in Palo Duro Canyon. Diocese of Amarillo nevertheless says this is the first mass said in its jurisdiction. Allowing as confirmed for now. Also partial credit to @MaryR for this one
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