Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)

Basilica de María Inmaculada de la Salud

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021

1. Basilica de María Inmaculada de la Salud Marker

The additional tablet reads: Padre Margarito Ceballos Vasquez parar perpetuar nuestra gratitud al Señor y a su Sma. Madre
Generacion Sacerdotal 1947-1959
Patzcuaro, Mich. Mayo 29 de 2009

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Basilica de Ma I. de la Salud
1554 emprendio el Ilmo. Dn. Vasco de Quiroga a construccion de iste edificio para su catedral con proporciones grandiosas pues lo que existe es apenas una de las 5 naves que se habian proyectado.

Pasan 2 siglos sin noticias. 1805 se dedica nuevamente al culto despues de costosa reparacion
1845 se cierra por graves averias del terrible terremoto el 7 de abril. 1857 ya reconstruido vuelve abrirse al culto. 1858 otro terremoto del 19 de junio derriba a torre cuartea la boveda etc
1867 el incendio el 5 enero deja en ruinas este edificio.
1872 el arzobispo Arciga se propone reconstruirlo. 1883 quedan terminados los trabajos y se consagra al culto
1906 se erige colegiata por breve del Papa Pio X. 1924 se eleva a basilica menor por breve del Papa Pio XI. Nov. 1996 se inicia la restauración de la cubierta bóveda y decoración del interior de este edificio. Asi como otros trabajos complementarios que fueron terminados en Nov. 1999.

English translation:
Basilica of Inmaculate Mary of Health
1554 – The illustrious Vasco de Quiroga

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undertook to build this building as his cathedral. It was planned with grandiose proportions as what now exists is just one of the five parts that had been projected.

Two centuries go by without news. 1805 - It is again dedicated to worship after expensive repair. 1845 – It is closed by serious damages due to the terrible earthquake on April 7. 1857 – After rebuilding it reopens to worship. 1858 - Another earthquake on June 19 knocks down the tower quarter, the vault, etc.
1867 – The fire on January 5 leaves this building in ruins.
1872 - Archbishop Arciga intends to rebuild it. 1883 - The works are finished and it is consecrated for worship.
1906 – It is erected as a collegiate church by a brief of Pope Pius X. 1924 – It is raised to the status of minor basilica by a brief of Pope Pius XI. In November 1996 the restoration of the vault, roof and decoration of the interior of this building are began, as well as other complementary works that were completed in November 1999.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is January 5, 1554.

Location. 19° 30.902′ N, 101° 36.373′ W. Marker is in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. Marker can be reached from Arciga just west of Calle La Paz, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pátzcuaro MIC 61600, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers.

An additional Basilica de María Inmaculada de la Salud Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021

2. An additional Basilica de María Inmaculada de la Salud Marker

This additional interior marker notes that the church was raised to the status of minor basilica in 1924.

At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Don Vasco de Quiroga and La Virgen de la Salud (a few steps from this marker); Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (within shouting distance of this marker); Basilica de la Salud (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of the Royal College of San Nicolás Obispo (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pátzcuaro's Spring (about 180 meters away); Centro Cultural Antiguo Colegio Jesuita (about 240 meters away); Palacio Huitzimengari / Casa de las Artesanías (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Consecration of Michoacán's First Cathedral Altar (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pátzcuaro.

Basilica de María Inmaculada de la Salud and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021

3. Basilica de María Inmaculada de la Salud and Marker

The marker is to the right of the main entrance to the basilica.

An interior view of the Basilica de María Inmaculada de la Salud image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021

4. An interior view of the Basilica de María Inmaculada de la Salud

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 6, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.