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Historic Corpus Christi Monastery Closes After Nearly Six Decades in El Paso

KVIA••Gabrielle Lopez
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The Corpus Christi Monastery, a significant religious site in Lower Valley El Paso, has officially closed its doors after 59 years of operation. The closure, announced by the Catholic Diocese of El Paso, affects the Perpetual Adorers of the Most Holy Sacrament, who managed the monastery since its inception in 1967. While the reasons behind the closure were not disclosed, the diocese reassured the community that the Adoratrices will continue their presence in the city, particularly at the Expiatory Chapel of the Monastery of Christ the King located in Downtown El Paso. This transition marks a notable change for the local Catholic community.

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