Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Temple and former Convent of the Carmelites
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 26, 2018
1. Temple and former Convent of the Carmelites Marker
This marker replaced a previous marker in 2018.
Templo y antiguo convento de las Carmelitas
Este espacio inició su construcción a petición de un grupo de doncellas sin dote que tenían la intención de fundar un beaterio de la orden de Carmelitas Descalzas. El terreno fue donado por varios mecenas de la ciudad y ocupó las calles de Teresa y de la Enseñanza, actualmente conocidas como Ocampo y Balvanera. En 1773 comenzó a funcionar como escuela para niños pobres, y en 1791 como Real Colegio de San José de Carmelitas.
En 1863, debido a la aplicación de la Leyes de Reforma, las monjas fueron exclaustradas y el espacio pasó a mano del gobierno civil. Posteriormente fue utilizado como vecindad, luego como escuela y taller para niños de escasos recursos. Desde 2007 es sede del Templo Expiatorio de Adoración Perpetua.
Temple and former Convent of the Carmelites
In 1736, several young women without dowries met to found a convent of Barefoot Carmelites in Querétaro. Eventually, several city patrons donated a plot of land at the corner of streets Teresa and Eseñanza, today Ocampo and Balvanera, for the construction of the
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At the end of the 18th century, this site was also a school for poor girls called the Royal College of San José of the Carmelites. This was maintained until the Laws of Reform when the nuns were evicted. The site was later used as a tenement and then a school and workshops for poor children. Today, the nave of the church is home to the Expiatory Temple of Perpetual Adoration.
Erected 2018 by Municipalidad de Querétaro.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features. A significant historical date for this entry is June 7, 1781.
Location. 20° 35.527′ N, 100° 23.79′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. Marker is on Calle Melchor Ocampo just north of Calle Andrés Balvanera, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Birthplace of Manuel Montes Collantes (within shouting distance of this marker); Benito Juárez in Querétaro (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Temple of San Felipe Neri (about 120 meters away); Last Prison of Maximilian (about 150 meters away); Temple and former Convent of Capuchins (about
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2016
2. “Carmelites” Temple and Convent previous marker
This marker was replaced in 2018. Its Spanish text read:
Templo y Convento de Carmelitas
La hermana María Magdalena del Espíritu Santo, fundó un beaterio para doncellas pobres desamparadas. Su ejemplo hizo que ingresaran las sobrinos del Br. Don Diego Colchado, quien donó el inmueble en que se construyeron el templo y el convento.
El Excmo. Cardenal Lorenzana, arzobispo de México, estableció aquí el colegio de enseñanza para niñas, que mediante cédula del 7 de junio de 1781, se convirtió en Colegio Real.
En 1800, se autorizó la construcción de un nuevo templo y mejores viviendas, costeados por el síndico del Colegio, Don Juan Antonio Jáuregui y Urrutia, Marques del Villar del Aguila. La dedicación tuvo lugar el 20 de julio de 1802.
La hermana María Magdalena del Espíritu Santo, fundó un beaterio para doncellas pobres desamparadas. Su ejemplo hizo que ingresaran las sobrinos del Br. Don Diego Colchado, quien donó el inmueble en que se construyeron el templo y el convento.
El Excmo. Cardenal Lorenzana, arzobispo de México, estableció aquí el colegio de enseñanza para niñas, que mediante cédula del 7 de junio de 1781, se convirtió en Colegio Real.
En 1800, se autorizó la construcción de un nuevo templo y mejores viviendas, costeados por el síndico del Colegio, Don Juan Antonio Jáuregui y Urrutia, Marques del Villar del Aguila. La dedicación tuvo lugar el 20 de julio de 1802.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2016
3. “Carmelites” Temple and Convent previous marker
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.
“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.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2016
4. The Carmelite Temple and Convent and previous marker
The Carmelite Temple and Convent is to the left in this view south along Calle Melchor Ocampo.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 26, 2018
5. Temple and former Convent of the Carmelites Marker
The marker is to the right of the side entrance to the former temple and convent.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2016
6. The Carmelite Temple and Convent and previous marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 26, 2018
7. The main entrance of the Temple and former Convent of the Carmelites
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 6, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 28, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5. submitted on August 6, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 6. submitted on November 28, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 7. submitted on August 6, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
