{"id":679,"date":"2026-10-28T05:54:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T05:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shgmexiquito.org.mx\/?page_id=679"},"modified":"2026-10-28T05:54:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T05:54:32","slug":"historia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shgmexiquito.org.mx\/index.php\/en\/historia\/","title":{"rendered":"A history of open doors."},"content":{"rendered":"

Espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/p>

English<\/a><\/p><\/div>

Our roots<\/p>

A history of open doors.<\/h1>

People, faith and community have shaped this home in San Miguel de Allende.<\/p><\/div>

\"Sanctuary<\/figure><\/div>

Remembering Our History<\/h2>
\"Jos\u00e9
Jos\u00e9 Mojica as Brother Francisco in \u201cla cruz y la espada\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"Jos\u00e9
Jos\u00e9 Mojica and his mother, do\u00f1a Virginia<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"Jos\u00e9
Jos\u00e9 Mojica in \u201cel capit\u00e1n del sombrero\u201d (Roberto Fresco)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
1948 \u00b7 The roots of our calling<\/summary>

The Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of Mary was founded on September 8, 1948, by Madre Mar\u00eda Almaguer Soto in Atotonilco, Guanajuato.<\/p>

Their charism is to serve the Church by helping to proclaim the Gospel. Their spirituality is expressed through prayer and generosity in service, with care, silence, joy and humility, following the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary.<\/p>

\"Community<\/figure><\/details>
1959 \u00b7 The beginning of Casa Hogar Don Bosco<\/summary>

Casa Hogar Don Bosco, A.C. opened on February 18, 1959, in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, caring for girls and boys together on Diez de Sollano y D\u00e1valos street.<\/p>

The work began in response to the abandonment and lack of protection experienced by children in the city. Monse\u00f1or Jos\u00e9 Mercadillo Miranda, then parish priest of San Miguel Arc\u00e1ngel, asked the Dominican Sisters of Mary of Atotonilco to take responsibility for their care.<\/p>

\"Historical<\/figure><\/details>
1960 \u00b7 The work at the former Mexiquito hacienda<\/summary>

According to the accounts collected in the institutional document, during the 1960s Father Jos\u00e9 Guadalupe Mojica promoted the construction of the children's home on the grounds of the former Mexiquito hacienda to care for children from low-income families.<\/p>

\"Historical<\/figure><\/details>
1967 \u00b7 Incorporation of the association<\/summary>

Santuario Hogar Guadalupano, A.C., known as Casa Hogar Mexiquito, was incorporated on May 8, 1967.<\/p>

\"Interior<\/figure><\/details>
1970 \u00b7 Father Mojica travels to Peru<\/summary>

Around 1970, Father Fray Guadalupe Mojica developed gangrene in one foot. The Order of Friars Minor took him to Lima, Peru, according to the history in the institutional document.<\/p>

\"Altar<\/figure><\/details>
1974 \u00b7 The work continues<\/summary>

Fray Guadalupe Mojica died on September 20, 1974. The PDF states that construction was abandoned.<\/p>

Later, local people who had taken part in the work and the parish priest arranged for the boys cared for by the Dominican Sisters of Mary to move to Casa Hogar Mexiquito. The date of this move still needs clarification: the PDF states 1967, while the previous website states 1978.<\/p>

\"Sanctuary<\/figure><\/details>
Today \u00b7 Loving, protecting and providing a home<\/summary>

Our identity stems from our founder\u2019s guiding principle: to love, protect and provide a home for his beloved children. Our mission remains to provide comprehensive education, help and protection to children who lack care and\/or financial resources.<\/p>

The Sisters\u2019 apostolic life is rooted in the Gospel, the life of the Church and its tradition, with a message of compassion, truth, justice and love. Their ministries include missionary work, preaching, catechesis, shrines, spiritual retreat houses, orphanages and residential homes, seminaries, religious formation, social assistance, nursing, accounting, music and singing.<\/p>

The document mentions their presence in San Miguel de Allende, San Juan de los Lagos, Le\u00f3n, Chiapas, Sahuayo, Ciudad de M\u00e9xico, Guadalajara, Florida and Rome.<\/p>

\"Community<\/figure><\/details>
\"Murals
Murals and courtyard walkway at Casa Hogar Mexiquito<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"Historical
Historical Photograph of Casa Hogar Mexiquito<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"Shared
Shared activities and bicycles in the home's courtyard<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"Chapel
Chapel Exterior and Courtyard at Casa Hogar Mexiquito<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"Interior
Interior of the home's chapel<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"Altar
Altar of the sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"Sanctuary
Sanctuary interior with a blue stained-glass window<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\"Community
Community mural: Leaving my mark on this home<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

Let's talk<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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