Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)

The New Cathedral of Guadalajara

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 7, 2018

1. The New Cathedral of Guadalajara Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

La Catedral Nueva
Primera piedra
Ilmo Sr. Fray Pedro de Ayala
1568
(Probablemente)

Dedicacion del Templo
Sede vacante
Lunes 19 de Febrero de 1618

Consagracion
Ilmo Sr. Fr. Manuel de Mimbela
Jueves 22 de Octubre de 1716

IV Centenario = Guadalajara – 1548 = 13 Julio 1948

English translation:
The New Cathedral
First stone laid by the Illustrious Friar Pedro de Ayala in 1568 (Probably)

The Dedication of the Temple, Sede vacante, was on Monday, February 19, 1618

The Consecration, by the Illustrious Friar Manuel de Mimbela, was on Thursday, October 22, 1716

IV Century = Guadalajara – 1548 = July 13, 1948

Erected 1948.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is February 19, 1618.

Location. 20° 40.637′ N, 103° 20.819′ W. Marker is in Guadalajara, Jalisco. It is on Avenida Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla just east of Avenida Fray Antonio Alcalde, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Guadalajara JAL 44100, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío,

on the Pacific Coast,

and in the Sierra Madre.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

a Spanish colony,

and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Calle de la Soledad (here, next to this marker); Rotunda of Jalisco’s Illustrious (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption (within shouting distance of this marker); The Street of Royal Tobacco Shops (within shouting distance of this marker); Regional Museum of Guadalajara (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza of the Constitution (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Episcopal Palace and City Council (about 90 meters away); Miguel Hidalgo’s Edict Against Slavery (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guadalajara.

Regarding The New Cathedral of Guadalajara. As the marker mentions, this 'new' cathedral was started in 1568, replacing a simpler, smaller

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 7, 2018

2. The New Cathedral of Guadalajara Marker

The marker is to the left of this northern entrance of the "New" Cathedral of Guadalajara.

church used as a cathedral where the Saint Mary of Grace Church is now.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 376 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.