Monastery of the Holy Cross - Iron Mountain, MI
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member linkys
N 45° 51.876 W 088° 03.723
16T E 417562 N 5079552
The Monastery of the Holy Cross sits at the intersection of US 2 and Rte 95 just north of Iron Mountain.
Waymark Code: WMCBNT
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member lenron
Views: 3

The Discalced Carmelite Nuns, Monastery of the Holy Cross, was founded in 1951 and the cornerstone on the monastery located near Iron Mountain is dated 1965. The buildings of the monastery are all modern in design, with the front feature an artistic bell tower.

Contact information is:
Mother Maria of Jesus, O.C.D. Prioress
P.O. Box 397
Iron Mountain, MI 49801-0397 906-774-0561

An interesting article on a day at the Discalced Carmelite Monastery of the Holy Cross can be found here.

Full name of the abbey/monastery/convent: Discalced Carmelite Nuns, Monastery of the Holy Cross

Address:
P.O. Box 397
Corner US 2 and Rte. 95
Iron Mountain, MI USA
49801


Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic

Date founded/constructed: Founded 1951 Constructed 1965

Status of Use: Acitvely Used

Web Site: Not listed

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