Tula de Allende Cathedral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Joseph Cathedral |
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| Catedral de San José de Tula de Allende | |
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| 20°3′18″N 99°20′35″W / 20.05500°N 99.34306°W | |
| Location | Tula de Allende |
| Country |  Mexico |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
The St. Joseph Cathedral (also known as Catedral de San José de Tula de Allende in Spanish) is a beautiful Catholic church located in the city of Tula de Allende, in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. It is also called the Tula de Allende Cathedral. This important religious building is dedicated to Saint Joseph.
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History of St. Joseph Cathedral
How the Cathedral Started
The building that is now the cathedral was first built as a convent. A convent is a place where religious people, like monks or nuns, live and work. This convent was built by Franciscan missionaries. They were evangelizers, meaning they traveled to spread the Christian faith. They arrived in Mexico during the time of the Spanish conquest.
From Convent to Cathedral
The St. Joseph Cathedral is one of the oldest convents built in Mexico. It is also one of the most famous buildings from that historical period. Later, it was given the special title of "cathedral." A cathedral is the main church of a diocese, which is a large area managed by a bishop.
Becoming a Diocese
On February 27, 1961, Pope John XXIII decided to create a new diocese in Mexico. This new diocese would be based in Tula de Allende. On September 7, 1961, the official decree for the Diocese of Tula was put into effect. At that time, the Franciscan parish church in Tula was given the important title of cathedral.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de Tula para niños
- Roman Catholicism in Mexico
- St. Joseph's Cathedral
