“Ready to step back in time?” Let me tell you the story of the Parroquia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus y San Alvaro. This church shares its history with the San Alvaro neighborhood. Both began as part of one of Tacuba’s haciendas.
In colonial times the Parroquia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus y San Alvaro was just a small chapel. Unlike most of Azcapotzalco San Alvaro belonged to ancient Tlacopan which is today’s Tacuba.
Now modern San Alvaro is a green neighborhood surrounding its church. The Parroquia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus y San Alvaro is officially named the Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and San Álvaro. Álvaro is also known as Saint Paul Albar or San Paulo Álvaro.
The Parroquia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus y San Alvaro is nearly 80 years old. You’ll find it down the street from Parque San Álvaro. Surprisingly it’s very close to the Calzada de Mexico-Tacuba. It is about the same distance from Metro Tacuba and Cuitláhuac stations. The well-known Claveria neighborhood sits to the north and northwest.
This church is a neighborhood favorite. It stands just in from the old causeway landing. The Parroquia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus y San Alvaro is more than just a building. It’s a place where community and history meet.
The Parroquia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus y San Alvaro stands as a testament to time. It started as a small chapel and grew into a beloved parish. Today it’s known as the Parroquia del Corazón Eucaristico de Jesus y San Álvaro.
The church’s story intertwines with the neighborhood’s evolution. San Álvaro was once part of the ancient Tlacopan. Now it thrives as a verdant community.
The Parroquia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus y San Alvaro is conveniently located. It sits near Parque San Álvaro and Calzada de Mexico-Tacuba. The Tacuba and Cuitláhuac Metro stations are also nearby. This makes it easily accessible to all.
Masses are held here. On Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays mass is at 8:00 A.M. On Sundays there are masses at 12:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M.
You can find the Parroquia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus y San Alvaro at Grecia No. 95 Colonia San Álvaro. It is in Azcapotzalco CDMX with the postal code 2090. The church belongs to the Archdiocese of Mexico.
The church’s phone number is +525553417483. Whether seeking spiritual solace or historical insights the Parroquia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus y San Alvaro welcomes all. Its doors are open offering a sense of peace and community.