Basilica of Esquipulas, Guatemala

The Church Organ Group, based in Metairie, Louisiana, has recently installed a new Allen Quantum Organ model, Q345 in the Basilica of Esquipulas in Guatemala.

Esquipulas is the site of the famous “Shrine of the Black Christ” which thousands of pilgrams from around the world visit annually.

Esquipulas was proclaimed “the spiritual center of Central America” by Pope John Paul II in 1995 while visiting the Basilica for the 500^th anniversary of the Shrine.

The Church Organ Group began its relationship with the people of Esquipilas in 1974 when the Basilica acquired it’s first Allen organ from the Church Organ

Group.

This organ remains in the chapel at the Basilica and is in daily use.

Organ arrives at last.

Installation is completed by the staff of the Basilica.

Tonal Finishing by Kent Ganucheau of the Church Organ Group

“The organ was joyfully received. You should hear the sound. I am thrilled and so are many people!”

Brother Robert Hebert OSB, Organist

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