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Photographer: J. Makali Bruton
Taken: October 2, 2016
Caption:
“Carmelites” Temple and Convent previous marker | Additional Description: This marker was replaced in 2018. Its English text read:
English:
“Carmelites” Temple and Convent
Sister Maria Magdalena del Espiritu Santo, founded a devout for defenseless and poor young ladies. Her example inspired the nieces of Bachelor Don Diego Colchado to enter the convent; Don Diego donated the property where the temple and convent were built.
His Excellency, Cardinal Lorenzana, archbishop of Mexico, established the College for girls, which, through license dated on the 7th of June 1781, turned into the Royal College.
In 1800, the construction of a new temple and better housings was authorized, financed by the trustee of the College, Don Juan Antonio Jauregui y Urrutia, Marquis of Del Villar del Aguila. It was dedicated on the 20th of July 1802.
Submitted: November 28, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
Database Locator Identification Number: p370831
File Size: 1.895 Megabytes
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