The Oblate Cavalry of Christ
by Debra Martz
Title
The Oblate Cavalry of Christ
Artist
Debra Martz
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Oblate Cavalry of Christ In the historical distract of Roma, Texas, this mural of "Caballeria de Cristo Padres Oblatos" is painted on an old structure across the street from the Parish Hall built in the 1880,s.
This mural is the work of the following art teachers and students of Romas I.S.D. Teachers: Gabriela Gonzalez, Mario Godinez and Abilene Vargas. Students: Luis Palafox, Juan F. Garcia, Lucera Cantu, Maritzabel Salinas, Fernanda Hinojosa and Iris Gonzalez.
From the Historical marker signage: "Seven men in Roman collars and broad-brimmed hats sitting astride their horses posed for this picture on January 20, 1911. They were Missionary Obaltes of Mary Immaculate (O.M.I.) who had traveled from their missions spread throughout the country bordering the Lower Rio grande. They had come together for the dedication of Our Lady of Mission church, the first Catholic church in Mission, Texas, the newest of many churches and chapels that were built by the Oblates in the Valley since 1849.
The photography was taken by Fr. Ledvina, of the Catholic Church Extension Society in Chicago, who gave this group of Missionaries the now famous name of "The Cavalry of Christ".
From L to R: Padres Pablo Hally, Adriano Bornes, Julio Piat, Juanito Bretault, Alberto Horeau, Eugenio Regent, Enrique Janvier. Padre Piata served in Roma, Texas 1881-1908, and Padre Regent from 1904-1938.
The Oblates tirelessly rode their horses all along the Rio Grande from Brownsville to San Ygnacio, Texas, visisting such places as Los Saenz, Fronton, Salineno, Chapeno and Falcon. They also visited ranchitos deep into the interior such as Los Guerras.
The zeal and the faith that these first Missionaries shared still live on in the hearts of the people of Roma and surrounding communities."
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February 22nd, 2017
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