Monastery of the Discalced Carmelite Nuns

About Monastery of the Discalced Carmelite Nuns

Located in San Antonio, Texas, Monastery of the Discalced Carmelite Nuns belongs to the Catholic tradition. Visitors can find the church at 6301 Culebra Road, San Antonio. Service times and additional information vary; we recommend contacting the church directly to confirm current schedules.

Catholic churches form a meaningful part of American Christian life. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest single Christian denomination in the United States, in full communion with the Bishop of Rome. Catholic parishes celebrate the Mass and the seven sacraments. The tradition traces its modern form to the 1st century. Today the tradition counts approximately 70 million in the U.S.

It joins a long tradition of Christian witness across the South — long associated with strong Christian communities of every tradition. San Antonio sits within Texas, whose state capital is Austin. The church reflects the broader presence of the Catholic community across Texas.