The Templo de San José (Temple of Saint Joseph) is a church building in Mazatlán, Mexico. It is the oldest religious building in the city, with construction dating back to the early 19th century.
The exact date of its construction is unknown, but historical records suggest it began in 1837 and took five years to complete. The temple preserves its original and characteristic features. The Discalced Carmelites were responsible for building the temple.
History
Before its construction, believers awaited the arrival of the priest of Villa Unión with his portable altar to perform the sacraments. This generated the indifference of the faithful to their religious obligations, which alarmed the ecclesiastical authorities. It was finally authorized by Lázaro de la Garza y Ballesteros, bishop of Sonora, who authorized its construction on March 19, 1831. Its original construction was in raw adobe.
In May 2016, some gang members graffitied the exterior wall of the church. After the incident, residents of the area demanded more surveillance. On May 21, 2022, an assailant assaulted a priest in the atrium of the church, taking money from him and escaping from the scene.
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