The official name of this monastery of Carmelite nuns is “Carmel of the Infant Jesus.” The monastery chapel and residence buildings were consecrated in 1917 as a permanent monastery for the community of cloistered discalced Carmelite nuns, in memory of Mrs. Francis J. Sullivan, Phelan’s sister.
The Monastery buildings were designed by Maginnis & Walsh, who designed the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Plans for the chapel won first prize at 1925 Paris International Exposition. It is considered the most perfect example of Spanish renaissance ecclesiastical architecture in the new world.
The residence of the nuns is known as the Monastery of the Infant Jesus. The converted carriage house and redwood water tower were built prior to 1860.
Jack London, a frequent visitor, used the ranch as the starting locale for his famous novel “The Call of the Wild” and Marshall Bond’s dog for the hero of the book.
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1000 Lincoln Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050-5285
(408) 296-8412
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Daily Mass: 7:15am
Sunday Mass: 10:30am
Grounds open to the public daily from 6:30am to 4:15pm
