Catholics Along the Rio Grande

The narrative explores the profound impact of Francisco Coronado's 1540 expedition on Native American lives, highlighting the subsequent Pueblo Revolt of 1680, which temporarily expelled Spanish colonizers. The book details the resurgence of Catholic influence after the 1692 reconquest by Diego De Vargas, illustrating the gradual shift from Franciscan to diocesan priests in the Rio Grande Valley. It concludes by reflecting on the enduring strength and vibrancy of Catholicism in New Mexico, shaped by centuries of cultural and religious evolution.