Esquipulas, Guatemala, Jan 18, 2011 / 13:59 pm
Thousands of Catholics from Central America and Mexico gathered to celebrate the traditional devotion to the Christ of Esquipulas in Guatemala Jan. 14 - 15.
The rector of the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City, Msgr. Diego Monroy Ponce, who attended the event, donated a replica of the original image of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the Basilica of Esquipulas.
According to a press release issued by the basilica, Msgr. Monroy also presided at the Mass and Enthroning of the image on Jan. 14.
Priests asked Quirio Catano, a sculptor, to make the image in 1594.