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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

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Interesting development. Want to see how this plays out.

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

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