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Corpus Christi Monastery in Lower Valley El Paso closes after 59 years

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Corpus Christi Monastery closed its doors Sunday, according to the Catholic Diocese of El Paso. The monastery on Mockingbird Road had a "devoted presence" in Lower Valley El Paso since 1967.

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Reporting by Gabrielle Lopez. Photo: KVIA.

Community ReportAutomatedSource: Community ReportPublished: Apr 28, 2026, 1:16 PMView source

3 Comments

Interesting development. Want to see how this plays out.

u/taco_run_tx·

This is exactly why local elections matter. Read up, El Paso.

This will come up at the next city council meeting for sure.