Villahermosa Cathedral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cathedral of the Lord |
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| Catedral del Señor de Villahermosa | |
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| Location | Villahermosa |
| Country |  Mexico |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
The Cathedral of the Lord is a very important Catholic church in Villahermosa, Mexico. It is also known as the Villahermosa Cathedral or Tabasco Cathedral. This beautiful building serves as the main church for the Catholic community in the region of Tabasco.
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A Church with a Long History
The first church on this spot was built way back in 1776. It was called the Church of the Lord of Esquipulas. This name came from a special statue of a "black Christ" that was brought from Esquipulas, Guatemala. A bishop named Don Diego de Peredo donated this statue on March 18, 1774.
Building the New Cathedral
On April 16, 1884, a new project began. Bishop Agustín de Jesus Torres Hernández laid the first stone for a new Cathedral of Tabasco. However, the construction could not be finished at that time. So, the old Church of Esquipulas continued to be the main cathedral.
A Difficult Time
Things changed in 1928. The church was closed because of a time when the state governor, Tomás Garrido Canabal, ordered many churches to be shut down. Religious items were removed or damaged across the state. In 1930, the cathedral was even changed into a "Rationalist School." Finally, in 1934, the building was taken down completely.
Rebuilding and Dedication
After this difficult period, the Bishop of Tabasco, José de Jesús del Valle y Navarro, started rebuilding the cathedral in 1945. It was named the Cathedral of the Lord of Tabasco. This new name honored a special image that the bishop himself donated. The construction was completed in 1970.
A very special event happened on May 11, 1990. The cathedral was officially blessed and dedicated by Pope John Paul II. This happened during his visit to Villahermosa, which was a big moment for the church and the city.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral del Señor de Tabasco para niños
- Roman Catholicism in Mexico
- Jesus is Lord
Images for kids
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Another View of the Cathedral
