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 is a beautiful Catholic church located in Tula de Allende, a city in the state of Hidalgo in Mexico. It's also known as the Tula de Allende Cathedral or by its Spanish name, Catedral de San José de Tula de Allende.
History of St. Joseph Cathedral
From Convent to Cathedral
The building that is now St. Joseph Cathedral started as a convent. It was built by Franciscan missionaries. These missionaries came to Mexico during the Spanish conquest to spread Christianity.
The convent was one of the very first religious buildings constructed in Mexico. It is a great example of the architecture from that time. It was dedicated to Saint Joseph, an important figure in Christianity.
Becoming a Diocese
Many years later, on February 27, 1961, Pope John XXIII decided to create a new diocese in Mexico. A diocese is like a special church district led by a bishop. This new diocese was to be based in Tula de Allende.
On September 7, 1961, the official announcement for the new diocese was made. At that time, the Franciscan church in Tula was given the special title of "cathedral." This meant it became the main church for the new diocese.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de Tula para niños
- Roman Catholicism in Mexico
- St. Joseph's Cathedral
