The Diocese of Las Cruces is comprised of six Vicariates in the southern third of New Mexico.  The Copper Vicariate includes parishes in Deming, Lordsburg, and Silver City.  

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The following Parishes make up our Vicariate: 

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• Holy Family Parish - Deming, Fr. Prakasham

• St. Ann Parish - Deming, Fr. Aloysius Orekie

• Infant Jesus Parish -Hurley, Fr. Casmir Anozie

• Our Lady of Fatima - Bayard, Fr. Martin Okonkwo

• Santa Clara Catholic Church - Santa Clara, Fr. Casmir Anozie

• St. Francis Newman Center - Silver City, Fr. Bartholomew Ezenwelem

• St. Vincent de Paul - Silver City, Fr. Oliver Obele

• St. Joseph's - Lordsburg, Fr. Jude Okonkwo

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Our current Vicar is Fr. Oliver Obele.  If you have experienced, or are currently experiencing any issues within your Parish, you are encouraged to contact Fr. Oliver Obele at (575) 538-9363.