Article on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
For many in the Chicago area, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a time to celebrate faith, culture, and heritage. This year, Telemundo Chicago and NBC 5 Chicago offer viewers the chance to experience the event in a new way, with expanded local and international coverage.
The feast is an important religious observance and celebration of Mexican nationalism and identity. It takes place each year on Dec. 12, the day that Catholics celebrate the appearance of the Virgin Mary in 1531 to Saint Juan Diego in Mexico. This year, the feast will be celebrated over three days, from Dec. 10-12.
Viewers can catch dedicated segments on Noticiero Telemundo Chicago and NBC 5 News, as well as live coverage from Des Plaines, Ill. and St. John, Ind. Telemundo Chicago and NBC 5 Chicago are proud to present viewers with expanded coverage of the feast, offering insights into its cultural and religious importance.
“The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is more than just personal pilgrimage for tens of thousands of devout Catholics, it also plays an important role in Mexican nationalism and identity,” said Sally Ramirez, Senior Vice President of News for NBC Chicago/Telemundo Chicago. “We are proud to present viewers with expanded ‘Guadalupe’ content over the next few days surrounding this very special local and international celebration of faith and heritage pride.”
Those who want to watch the feast on television can do so on Monday, Dec. 11, when Noticiero Telemundo Chicago will deliver live team coverage of the feast with on-site remote editions of its afternoon newscasts. Anchors Alfonso Gutiérrez and Anabel Monge, along with reporters Jorge DeSantiago and Iris Berríos, will broadcast from The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines, Ill., while Ivo Espitia will be located at The Shrine of Christ’s Passion (Our Lady of Guadalupe Plaza) in St. John, Ind.
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, Zully Ramírez and Hernán Fratto will anchor the news from Des Plaines, with Jose Gonzalez providing on-site reports. Ivon Espitia will once again deliver live reports from St. John, Ind. Additionally, viewers can watch multiple morning/afternoon/evening editions of Noticiero Telemundo Chicago and NBC 5 News beginning on Wednesday, Dec. 6.
For those who want to stream the feast, here is the schedule:
Monday, December 11:
– 8:00 PM (LIVE – Opening Mass) Misa Solemne de Apertura (Plaza) (Bilingüe)
– 9:30 PM (LIVE – Fireworks after Mass) Fuegos artificiales después de Misa (Plaza)
– 11:00 PM (LIVE – Traditional birthday serenade) Mañanitas (Plaza) (Bilingüe)
– 12:00 AM (LIVE – Midnight Mass) Misa de Gallo
Tuesday, December 12:
– 7:00 AM (LIVE – Traditional birthday serenade) Mañanitas (Capilla de San José) (Bilingüe)
– 7:00 PM (LIVE – Closing Mass) Misa Solemne de Clausura (Capilla de San José) (Bilingüe)
All content will be streamed on TelemundoChicago.com, the Telemundo Chicago app, and the Telemundo Chicago app on Roku and Amazon Fire. The 8 p.m. “Misa Solemne de Apertura” opening mass will also live stream on the NBC Chicago News 24/7 live streaming channel.
This year, Telemundo Chicago and NBC 5 Chicago are proud to bring viewers the chance to experience the annual Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in a new way. Don’t miss out on the beauty and pageantry of this special observance. Tune in to witness firsthand the cultural and religious significance of this beloved holiday.
