Templo de Santa Teresa de Jesús, Catholic temple in Centro district, Guadalajara, Mexico

The Templo de Santa Teresa de Jesús is a Catholic church in Centro, Guadalajara, built from 1690 to 1720 in a Renaissance style under Bishop Juan de Santiago y León Garabito. Its facade runs parallel to the street, with two twin doors of yellow cantera stone whose pilasters end in geodes. A single nave, a bell tower, high and low choirs, a presbytery, a side chapel, a sacristy and a baptistery complete the rectangular atrium enclosed by wrought-iron grilles.

The temple was built between 1690 and 1720 as part of the Discalced Carmelite Monastery of San Jose and Santa Teresa in Guadalajara. It served as the religious center for the monastic community that resided within the complex.

Since 1735 the temple served as the first stop on the June 13 pilgrimage from the outskirts toward the cathedral, as the image of Our Lady of Zapopan passed through. The day before, the Carmelite nuns washed the virgin as if bathing her, a practice kept until 1949. The church is also one of the seven temples visited during Holy Week in Guadalajara.

The temple is open to visitors throughout the week with regular worship services. Visiting during the day and dressing appropriately is recommended, especially if you wish to attend a service.

The convent became a lodging for Our Lady of Zapopan from 1735, chosen as the first church the faithful visited on their 13 June route through the city's temples to the cathedral. The day before, the Carmelite nuns washed the image as if bathing it, a custom kept until 1949.