Basilica Cathedral of Mazatlán explained

Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Other Name:Catedral Basílica de la Inmaculada Concepción
Location:Mazatlán
Country: Mexico
Denomination:Roman Catholic Church
Dedication:Immaculate Conception
Consecrated Date:12 December 1941
Past Bishop:Rafael Barraza Sánchez
Style:Baroque-Revival
Years Built:1856-1899
Groundbreaking:1856
Completed Date:1899
Diocese:Roman Catholic Diocese of Mazatlán
Bishop:Mario Espinosa Contreras

The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception[1] (Spanish; Castilian: Catedral Basílica de la Inmaculada Concepción) Also Mazatlán Cathedral Is the main religious building in the city of Mazatlán,[2] in Baroque-Revival style of Sinaloa, Mexico,[3] and home of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mazatlán. It is located in the historical center.

Work on the temple began in 1856 by order of then Bishop Pedro Loza and Pardavé. Later, parish priest Miguel Lacarra took over the work and it was completed 1899. The temple-like basilica was consecrated 12 December 1941.

It consists of basilical plant, with three naves, which have the same height. It has an octagonal dome with lantern, crowned by an iron cross. The towers are of two bodies and present shots in the form of truncated prisms, which are crowned by a cross.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/northamerica/0593.htm Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Mazatlán
  2. Book: 18 encuentros con la historia. 1 January 2003. Gobierno del Estado de Sinaloa. es.
  3. Book: The Unofficial Guide to Mexico's Best Beach Resorts. Mellin. Maribeth. Onstott. Jane. 4 May 2009. John Wiley & Sons. 9780470379974. en.