Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Parish of Santa Catarina
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
1. Parish of Santa Catarina Marker
Virgen y Mártir.
Se edificó como parte del hospital del
mismo nombre, fundado en el siglo
XVI; el actual edificio se construyó en
el siglo XVIII.
Parish of Santa Catarina
Virgin and Martyr.
This church was built as part of the hospital of the same name, founded in the 16th century. The present building was constructed in the 18th century.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Science & Medicine.
Location. 19° 26.457′ N, 99° 7.975′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Calle República de Brasil just north of Calle República de Nicaragua, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle República de Brasil 75, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Offices of El Tiempo (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Carlos María de Bustamonte (about 180 meters away); Manuel Gutiérrez Nájera (about 210 meters away); Paulino Martínez (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Leona Vicario de Quintana Roo (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Servando Teresa de Mier (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Temple of Santo Domingo (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); A Memorial Site to Slavery and African Populations and Descendants (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Regarding Parish of Santa Catarina. Two notable events happened here at the Parish of Santa Catarina. On August 15, 1770, the hero of Mexican independence Mariano Matamoros was baptized in the church. Secondly, during the Mexican American War in 1847 the priest Celedonio Domeco de Jarauta spoke here encouraging further resistance against the invading army.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
2. Parish of Santa Catarina and Marker
The marker is to the right to the main entrance to the church. The main entrance is actually from the mid 17th century.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
3. A nearby statue of Leona Vicario to the west of the Parish of Santa Catarina
This statue of Leona Vicario (1789-1842), early Mexican Independence figure, is west of the church in a small park.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 20, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
