Noelle's Yelp Notebook 2025 Mount Saint Joseph Carmelite is a monastery nestled up in the Evergreen Hills of San Jose. In the Catholic faith there are two types of priests- one diocesan priests...
Mount St Joseph Carmelite Monastery
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Mount St Joseph Carmelite Monastery in San Jose, CA is the novitiate for the Discalced Carmelite Friars of the California-Arizona Province of St. Joseph. As followers of Saint Teresa of Avila and Saint John of the Cross, they live in community with Mary as their patroness, serving Christ and the Church through ministries of prayer, presence, evangelization, and pastoral care.
The monastery hosts regular Mass times, holy hours, vespers, adoration, and benediction, providing a spiritual sanctuary for visitors seeking moments of reflection and connection with the divine. With a mission to foster mental prayer and intimate sharing with God, the Carmelite Friars invite individuals to experience the peace and serenity of their grounds and chapel, open daily for contemplation and spiritual renewal.
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It is a very quiet and peaceful place. very good place to thank God for everything...
Peaceful and spiritual grounds for meditation or worship. Fabulous panoramic views of downtown San Jose and greater area. Met Father Patrick and his dog , Duke. Father was so welcoming and warm....
I visited this place as a retreat of prayers through my Home Church Olop. St. Joseph Carmelite Monastery gives you a grand gorgeous view of the surrounding cities,and a peaceful heartfelt prayer...
Spectacular view going on top of the hill . This was the 6th church in our itinerary of the Visita Iglesia 2017. The church is situated on top of the hill. Fortunately the road to the top is a...
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