San José Obrero Church - San José (Coronel Suárez)
The first wooden church building in San José was constructed in 1888.
The current parish church in San José is called Iglesia San José Obrero (Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church). It was the brainchild of Father John Beckert. It was built under the direction of Father Juan Scharle. The cornerstone was laid on 18 September 1927 and dedication held on 7 May 1930. All construction was funded by the settlers themselves. Its twin towers are 50 meters tall with a 5-meter tall cross atop each one.
The parish of San José Obrero has been served by the following priests:
Luis Servet (1888-1924)
Juan Scharle (1924-1943)
- A complete index of the 2,350 burials in San José (Excel format) - prepared by Horacio Agustín Walter.
The first church in San José can be seen on the left side of this photo (1914).
Source: Jose Bohn.
San José Obrero Catholic Church in San José (2008).
Source: Gerardo Waimann.
The altar in San José Obrero Catholic Church in San José.
Source: Coronel Suarez Office of Tourism.
Interior of San José Obrero Catholic Church in San José (2008).
Source: Gerardo Waimann.
First bell of San José which was purchased in Europe.
Source: Gerardo Waimann (2008).