THE CENTER OF JESUS THE LORD
formerly The Monastery of St. Joseph and St. Teresa of the Discalced Carmelites
of New Orleans
1236 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA
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This former Carmelite Monastery is now serving as a Catholic Charismatic Church and a retreat and meeting center. The meeting facilities are available for conventions and corporate functions as well as religious retreats.
INTERIOR
VIEWS OF THE CHURCH AND RETREAT HOUSE |
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ALTAR |
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Interior of church.
This room was formerly the sisters' main chapel. Beautiful stained glass
adorns the chapel throughout. |
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Icons above altar |
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Right: Close-up view of altar
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Right: Courtyard was cloistered
nuns' only exposure to sunlight |
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Rosette window at
rear above choir loft |
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MEETING
AND RETREAT CENTER FACILITIES |
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View of
dining hall and one of the meeting rooms |
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Room (used by visiting bishops) |
This room where New Orleans'
Catholic exorcisms were conducted, is now used as a small chapel and prayer
room. |
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| Simple but comfortable sleeping rooms were formerly cubicles for cloistered nuns. Above, grill in infirmary room opens into chapel to allowed sick nuns to attend Mass. | |
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Religious
statues, presented by a local donor, adorn the halls and public areas. |
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A gift shop
affords visitors an opportunity to purchase souvenirs and religious items. |
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