Christianization and the Catholic Church in New Spain (1524–1700)

1. The Twelve Franciscans begin mission in Mexico

   May 13, 1524Labels: Franciscans, Missions Mexico

   • Twelve Apostles

2. Zumárraga arrives as bishop-elect of Mexico

   Dec 6, 1528Labels: Juan de, Diocese of

   • Zum rraga
   • Encyclopedia com

3. Diocese of Mexico erected

   Sep 2, 1530Labels: Diocese of, Holy See

   • Archdiocese Mexico

4. Guadalupe apparitions at Tepeyac (traditional dates)

   Dec 9, 1531Labels: Our Lady, Tepeyac

   • Guadalupe

5. Zumárraga consecrated bishop

   Apr 27, 1533Labels: Juan de, Bishop consecration

   • Zum rraga

6. Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco inaugurated

   Jan 6, 1536Labels: Colegio de, Franciscans

   • Santa Cruz

7. Archdiocese of Mexico created

   Feb 12, 1546Labels: Archdiocese of, Metropolitan see

   • Archdiocese Mexico

8. Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico founded

   Sep 21, 1551Labels: Royal and, Spanish Crown

   • Univ Mexico

9. First Mexican Provincial Council convened

   Jun 29, 1555Labels: Alonso de, Provincial Council

   • First Council
   • Mont far

10. Second Mexican Provincial Council inaugurated

    Aug 15, 1565Labels: Second Provincial, Council of

    • Mont far
    • Second Council

11. Holy Office tribunal established in New Spain

    Nov 4, 1571Labels: Holy Office, Inquisition Mexico

    • Mex Inquisition
    • ArchiveGrid

12. Jesuits arrive in Mexico

    Jan 1, 1572Labels: Society of, Jesuit colegios

    • Cambridge Core
    • Brill JEMC

13. Third Mexican Provincial Council opens

    Jan 20, 1585Labels: Third Provincial, Holy See

    • Third Council