ABANDONED St. John Seminary - San Antonio, TX (CREEPY)

We explore an abandoned seminary. Pretty creepy stuff!
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[@freeleymedia]

If you liked this video, let me know other abandoned places to check out! EDIT 10/20/20: Since so many people ask for the address I decided to pin it here: 807 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210 This is the address of the mission but this place is directly behind the mission.

[@EndIessIy]

freeley nice! Would be cool to explore with you sometime man

[@EndIessIy]

Sub'd for sure

[@freeleymedia]

Definitely!

[@freeleymedia]

I really appreciate it! Thanks!

[@ghostovancy6006]

Is it open to the public or would you have to sneak in? And what about security? I’m planning and going here for birthday that’s why I ask

[@johnr.martinsr.9496]

I was sent there back in 1975 as a juvenile. I was barely 16 and the second juvenile there. I have not seen this in 43 years. this at one time was also a residential rehab center. R.I.P. Padre i made it

[@johnr.martinsr.9496]

let me correct my self: I was there as a resident in the Patrician Movement, and not as a student of St. Johns.

[@freeleymedia]

Wow that's quite the story, sir! If I may ask, what was the Patrician Movement?

[@johnr.martinsr.9496]

Hi and Hello it was a drug and alcohol residential treatment center with after care services .The man behind it all was an Irish man Father Dermot Brosnan ( R.I.P). You may view a part of his story online.Obituary. Hope this helps a little bit. Your video and others made me feel like a ghost walking through the place . I use to live in the main dorm, second floor north end west side. Thank You

[@freeleymedia]

It must bring back memories for you seeing this place again.

[@freeleymedia]

@Jfrtbikg Kdhjbeep Exploring places of memories... That's why KZbin a great place to share these experiences!

[@JJVsk8tXL]

2024 & I’m just randomly searching up San Antonio haunted places 😂 love my city. My cousin went here for rehab or something couldn’t really remember cause I was really young

[@jesslynvasquez1427]

What's crazy is that I'm in love with going to places like these, well not this scary. I'm actually related to the girl that died at the Menger Hotel. Sally White was my step mom's aunt and when I found out I was shocked. I mean I'm not super related but just a little, and what's even crazier is that she's baried on top of my step mom's grandmother that's with her grandpa. And this hotel is very nice and very cool if you love take photos cause man have I caught a lot of stuff.. but yeah 😂 (It's right but the Alamo downtown and it's super nice to go down there during Christmas, my dad used to put the big Christmas tree in the middle of the hotel.

[@wsupnet]

Jesslyn Vasquez no way that's crazy! Hmu on ig and let me hear the rest of the story!! IG: wsupnet

[@araniadz5341]

Where is this place located? I've been to the crazy hospital on southton Rd Southside I've gone and visit their

[@Project.Lonestar]

Guys, don't bother going to the address here. I checked it out and this seminary has been fully remodeled and is now surrounded by an entire apartment complex.

[@IzukuMidoriya-xp4cs]

When you live near the San Antonio insane asylum

[@RedoOkay]

Is this place still abandoned i heard it got renovated into apartments

[@swannlake20]

I remember St John’s Minor Seminary in San Antonio, TX first around 1956 when I accompanied a neighbor from Corpus Christi TX whose son joined the seminary after his eighth grade year in Catholic School. I once, again, came upon the seminary in the 1970’s when I attended Our Lady of the Lake University. I attended Sunday Mass there. At the time it was still a minor seminary for young men in their teens in high school from grades 9 through 12. It’s mission was to help nurture a vocation to the priesthood. At that time, it was maintained by the Diocese of San Antonio. The main diocesan priests there were Father Balty Janeck who was the Rector and highly regarded. I remember he smoked a pipe and he was fluent in Spanish. He was known as a priest’s priest. He was from the area of Waco, TX from what I recall. There was also Father Charles Herzig who eventually became Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, TX. He was tall and thin and just as nice and intelligent as Fr. Janacek. They seemed to make a good team in operating the seminary and inspiring vocations. The third priest was Father John O’Donahue. He was a young Irish priest whose birthday I recall was on Feb. 14. He had a good sense of humor. I think the three priests worked well together. I know that Fr Janacek and Bishop Herzig have since passed away. I don’t know if Fr O’Donohue is still living but if he is, I’d say he was in his 80’s. The seminary campus was beautiful and well kept. The young men were well behaved. On another side of the seminary was a two-story convent. I don’t recall the name of the congregation but the sisters cooked three meals a day for the seminarians and the three priests. Due to a decline of vocations, I am sure that is why the seminary was closed but The structures were then taken over and made into a drug rehabilitation center. I had a friend who was one of the drug counselors there. It broke my heart to see that the Catholic Chapel had been broken into. I noticed that some of the graffiti were Satanic symbols on the walls and on a few of the pews. I wish the diocese would be made aware of it and that the chapel be locked securely or demolished.

[@genevieveqdelgado5067]

Is this the place on mission rd by the juvenile? Or is it closed? If it is. I went in 2002 for a 6 months stay. It was for pregnant woman. Well!! I can say for sure it’s haunted. I would see white clouds disappear into the wall.

[@angeliqueandrea2006]

This is still holy ground

[@luismunoz3186]

Did you ever check out the basement in the main building.... It was definitely creepy....not to mention when you're on the second floor ...there is a door that opens to a set of stairs that leads nowhere .... I plan on going back on Wednesday to see if I can get in

[@freeleymedia]

I haven't been back in years... But I heard they converted it to housing?

[@texasguy5377]

I was at the Patricia movement in 1998 actually the actor Jesse Borregos dad was there too. It was a nice place back then.

[@afkcs6712]

Believe it or not I explored this place with 4 other people at night it was funny because other people where exploring it too and they didn't know we where there so we spooked them by putting a brick infront of one of the doors and when we heard it open one of us kicked a board

[@alphabyte-lx5gs]

The main building is remodeled, however, the sanctuary and the “gymnasium” still stand as shown. You’ll have to hop the fence behind the mission to get in.

[@freeleymedia]

niceee. I should take a visit there sometime soon to see how its changed

[@rbean1954]

@@freeleymedia it's now been converted into an apartment complex.

[@goconquer123]

This is the Patrician Movement rehab

[@morganyork4628]

I used to work there. It was called the Patrician movement. Closed in 2012. I worked there from 2003-2005. By the way this place was fenced off. Which means you are trespassing. Might be nice to include that in your next video.

[@freeleymedia]

That's cool. What did you do there, if you don't mind me asking? Also, I don't know if I mentioned it in the video but we asked one of the security guards on duty at the Mission next door if it was okay if we went in there to explore. She gave us permission to but to just be careful while we're in there. We had no ill intent and wanted to explore the place.

[@morganyork4628]

@@freeleymedia sorry didnt mean to sound bad. I was a substance abuse counselor. It was an inpatient treatment for non violent no record drug offenders. The area that was locked was the mens dorm. Three stories high. Each floor had about 25 beds. The building with the missing walls was where we taught classes on sobriety and spirituality. We caught several men and women having sex inside that church chapel. The building way in the back was the cafeteria. No one will jump you there or attack you. However several times i got scared because at night you can hear bells ring from the mission building next door. However there are no bells there thats why i hated working nights there. Cool video though. Thanks for the upload.

[@freeleymedia]

That's cool to hear what all those buildings were before. That's crazy! If I heard bells at night where there's no bells, I'd get freaked out. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@smellurfingerrcdejesus9176]

I remember u sup

[@freeleymedia]

@@smellurfingerrcdejesus9176 sup?

[@famicom180]

Is this also in San Antonio?

[@freeleymedia]

Yes

[@kidavid]

I shot a music video there

[@freeleymedia]

that's epic!

[@jaedenhernandez8098]

Mmmmmmk thx. I was just wondering cuz me and my friends are going tomorrow

[@freeleymedia]

Good luck and stay safe. It definitely has a lot of history there

[@UhlTheTool]

Where exactly is this I’m trying to go tonight

[@MattXplorz]

This is on my list of spots to check out! Was the construction going on already when you were there?

[@freeleymedia]

Nope! It was 2 years i think when we went here so there was no construction yet

[@azekgask5882]

Cool how you keep up wit the comments n this video was in 2017, nice man, thanks I’m going there soon to hit up 😂

[@freeleymedia]

i try my best to stay on top of it!

[@fjm1061]

That’s what happens when a criminal enterprise goes bankrupt from having to pay so many abuse lawsuits. Imagine the millions taken from believer’s collection plates to build these palatial spaces only to Let them go.

[@freeleymedia]

Too true

[@RazorbladeRomance15]

is this still there ? :( i’d like to go

[@HitachiinCo]

It got renovated into luxury apartments, I actually live here!

[@genevieveqdelgado5067]

Is this the place on mission rd by the juvenile? Or is it closed?

[@Zuke128]

i live in san antonio and theres an abandoned house in my neighorhood

[@freeleymedia]

Where at?

[@JaayTheMann]

hey bro couple of friends and I want to go there if you could messenge me the address for it id appropriate that. I aswell live in san Antonio

[@freeleymedia]

807 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210

[@freeleymedia]

This is the mission but the place is behind the mission

[@JaayTheMann]

freeley do you know if it’s still there?

[@freeleymedia]

Yes, someone commented on this video that went there this past weekend so it's definitely still there

[@Channel.9640]

I’m going there tomorrow with my mom lol- I’m not sure if people are allowed to walk around haha are they?

[@freeleymedia]

Last time we went, we asked one of the security guards and she told us we could but to be careful while doing so

[@CarsonXp]

Ik this is a year ago video but ayanee Friday im going to San Antonio with friends are first time going there did you went to that place we want a guide

[@cletopesina4102]

I didn't see or think it was creepy....😅

[@melissaramirez1565]

I went to rehab here back in 2011 its crazy how it looks now pretty sad

[@freeleymedia]

Do you happen to know why they abandoned it?

[@ashleyrtaylor3354]

Was this the patrcia movement? If so that place is so creepy even when it was open. Ive bern there

[@freeleymedia]

I did some research and it was indeed a part of the Patrician movement

[@sasanchez3855]

Alright 👍 brother be safe ok

[@freeleymedia]

thanks you too

[@TrulyBrianna]

Hello I had questions because u did go how much places were u able to get into my sister wants to go today for her bday

[@freeleymedia]

only the buildings that weren't boarded up

[@TrulyBrianna]

@@freeleymedia all late LOL

[@angeliqueandrea2006]

My brother went there one summer

[@vanessajanelcastillo4539]

I've always wanted to explore there but I was too late, they started building them into apartments.

[@freeleymedia]

That's unfortunate. I'm glad we have my video along with others on KZbin as documentation of what it was like before

[@considerthis410]

I've been looking to move there.

[@MTknitter22]

So sad to see all the deterioration

[@jaedenhernandez8098]

Your a really good inspiring KZbinr keep up wit da good work

[@freeleymedia]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@MTknitter22]

Whole property very very creepy

[@jordangest3002]

my mom has a pic holding me on the outside of this place when i was like 3 maybe 4

[@freeleymedia]

that's cool! you should take a before and after pic haha

[@teresaveronica3021]

You should do more abandoned stuff in again!

[@Jerespi]

Patrician movement?

[@freeleymedia]

I don't really know much about it but according to one person who commented on this video, "it was a drug and alcohol residential treatment center with after care services". I couldn't really find much about it on google other than a couple Facebook pages with very little info on them. If you go through the comments in this video you can find two individuals, one who worked there and the other that was sent there that give a little more info about it. I hope that helps!

[@Jerespi]

@@freeleymedia I had an uncle that worked there as maintenance he said it was called the patrician movement. He said there was one building that had been closed off and had stopped being used except for storage but he said that building was EVIL. This was like 13 years ago when he worked there. Not to mention it's literally across from the Spanish mission, I'd imagine the surrounding grounds have activity

[@freeleymedia]

That's spooky. I bet there's activity there at night. Did he mention what made the building feel evil? I'm really into paranormal stuff so it's super interesting.

[@Jerespi]

@@freeleymedia I don't remember to be honest but it was that location forsure. Idk which building either but I wanna say somebody commited suicide don't take my word for it though.

[@freeleymedia]

That's crazy since we kinda walked in there without really knowing the history behind the place...

[@thedeadzone9236]

I've been to this place several times, it wasn't a college but a missionary training school for young boys of elementary school age

[@freeleymedia]

Oh that interesting! I imagine what it was like when it was still operational...

[@dennisolivares7827]

False! It was a college-prep-level HIGH SCHOOL for candidates (mostly glorified ex-altarboys from parishes around San Antone, et al.) to the diocesan priesthood. The 4 classes were roughly 19 to 42 each. I was there for the final 2 years of operation... under the last year run by the Vincentian Order and the last-year-period where they'd ship us out to Central Catholic....

[@freeleymedia]

Did you work or go to school there? What was it like?

[@TheAirstation86]

i can't believe i'm just finding this video. i've always heard it was the abandoned insane asylum on mission trail. there are other spooky places around that area too, there's the midget mansion (yes i know) that supposedly is torn down, there's the donkey lady bridge, and of course, the chinese graveyard. which is actually a private family cemetery.

[@freeleymedia]

I've heard of all those places you mentioned. I've been to donkey lady bridge but didn't see anything. Are you just getting into abandoned type videos? I have several more on my channel if you're interested!

[@TheAirstation86]

I've been into them for years. i've been around that area, but was too chicken at night. this was before the drive-in was trashed and repurposed though.

[@freeleymedia]

Yeah it's better to be safe. Never know what can happen out there

[@brandonbrazy1456]

TheAirstation86 can u tell me how to get to this place?

[@TheAirstation86]

which place?

[@johnortegon1834]

Did you guys get permission to explore the grounds? If so who did yall talk to? I want to explore this place before it becomes apartment buildings

[@freeleymedia]

When we went I asked one of the security guards that worked at the mission. That was a year ago though and I haven't been back since so I don't know what the current state is.

[@johnortegon1834]

@@freeleymedia dope thanks man

[@freeleymedia]

@@johnortegon1834 no worries 👍

[@ShadowLightParaTube]

I had spoken to some workers there a few years ago to get permission to shoot video, but they said no to protect the sanctity of the church and the ruined Catholic symbols and statues. Sad. But great video!!

[@freeleymedia]

I guess the rules change depending on who you ask. Thanks for watching!

[@sofialuna7156]

I used to be back way back used to be a college one of my relatives went there.

[@freeleymedia]

That's so cool!

[@suhbeeeann7480]

We go here alot at night read about one of the guys and stuff started happening walking in or around it is really creepy. The basement is creepy af... Can't wait to see what they build there now...

[@freeleymedia]

I didn't know there was a basement! Where was was it?

[@suhbeeeann7480]

@@freeleymedia not sure what bulinding think its the main one. But u cant get into it nomore.

[@freeleymedia]

Aww that sucks. I would've went back to check it out.

[@suhbeeeann7480]

@@freeleymedia yeah not a good idea now

[@maxbirkhimer2563]

Holy shit, what year am I from This school is actually still stand and it looks amazing

[@freeleymedia]

For real? I haven't been there in years

[@mushykushy1569]

Yo you able to tell me where this is located? Or how to get there

[@freeleymedia]

Please refer to the pinned comment! Thanks!

[@hildahilpert5018]

They keep the grounds mowed, which usually I would imagine means their are plans to renovate the building.

[@sasanchez3855]

Our going to do scary videos more i meant to say

[@freeleymedia]

Yes, I have some planned for the future but I'll moving all of that content to a separate channel. Stay tuned for my announcement on that!

[@zacharydavis2399]

There is one at 3621 Farm Rd. San Antonio tx 😎🧟‍♂️

[@josephrodriguez5544]

Isn’t it gated up

[@freeleymedia]

I haven't been to this one. Is it a huge building?

[@car296rd]

Where is this place in san antonio located?

[@freeleymedia]

cardie Its behind the Mission Concepcion

[@7teven8]

St Johns, I lived there in the 1990s. A milestone in my life. The building missing its walls was the classrooms. The area with graffiti, the door went to the nursing area. We played ping pong in the wide open area. The main building was the door... the showers were downstairs and the dorm areas were on the top two floor. In the church, I and a few peers started a band, per encouragement from the Patricians, and we would played a few nights in the alter area. Learned to play Tejano on that alter. When I picked up the book, Anselm's Proslogion, the man said, "Just read it and let it sink in."

[@victoriaater1127]

What is the actual address to this place?

[@freeleymedia]

I placed the address in the pinned comment!

[@mbgzayy8030]

What do I look up in gps to get there ?

[@freeleymedia]

search up mission conception and this place is directly behind it

[@elizabethsolana9399]

I remember diz place it was inpatient rehab Patricia movement. On steves st. By the juvenile.

[@mrs.escamilla4955]

Location?

[@freeleymedia]

Behind the Mission Concepción in San Antonio

[@mrs.escamilla4955]

freeley ty bro

[@freeleymedia]

No prob!

[@desireevasquez6455]

Felisa street

[@joepi1819]

Good job keep up the video's

[@freeleymedia]

thanks for the support!

[@fixedaiming9197]

Is it still up today??

[@freeleymedia]

not too sure since i havent been there since. there are several comments in this comment section that talk about them going more recently

[@texashistoricallandmarks3820]

Great video!👍👍👍👍👍

[@freeleymedia]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sabrinag3340]

my school was support to move to this place 6 years. I went to church there once

[@freeleymedia]

No way! What was it like?

[@sabrinag3340]

@@freeleymedia creepy, old probably haunted. it was already breaking down when my school went to look at it. that building you walked through with no walls was a cafeteria. the church was nice bit the door would open when mass was going on. the classrooms looked as thought whoever used them just got up and left leaving everything the way they left it.

[@freeleymedia]

That's crazy. I wish I could've seen it when it was still in operation.

[@jaedenhernandez8098]

Is there any signs that say no trust passing

[@freeleymedia]

The last time we were there, I don't remember seeing any sign. But you should check for yourself since we haven't been there in several months.

[@jessereyhuerta6609]

@@freeleymedia Where is this building located, specifically the abandoned church!?

[@freeleymedia]

It sits right behind the Mission Concepcion. Here's the address: 807 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210

[@sasanchez3855]

this is joe PI keep it up

[@freeleymedia]

Thanks Joe!

[@desireevasquez6455]

It’s an apartment building now

[@freeleymedia]

I have yet to visit since this video so i'd be cool to see it

[@fixedaiming9197]

Wait really????

[@SupaSkarr]

That place is actually nice looking lol

[@freeleymedia]

I really liked it looking back at it!

[@SupaSkarr]

@@freeleymedia forreal though! Say bro I’m from San Antonio too. Where is this place at? Is still up? I’d like to go myself.

[@jeezola]

Creepy, still nice

[@freeleymedia]

Yes, definitely! I wish the place wasn't heavily guarded so we could still explore it

[@achievetofail985]

Address?

[@freeleymedia]

Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210

[@manamin6207]

Wow spooky

[@freeleymedia]

much spookier in person...

[@johnsotello5375]

I wouldn't care much about the trash fam

[@tinycomedian]

It’s not totally abandoned the grass is mowed

[@MariaRodriguez-fw1jf]

Is this by any chance on Yucca St??

[@theinfofoxgotgears3782]

Can u send me the google map link for my self I live in san antonio texas and I want to investigate today 2020

[@freeleymedia]

807 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210

[@freeleymedia]

This is the mission but the place is behind the mission

[@theinfofoxgotgears3782]

@@freeleymedia omg thanks man we went there today and saw everything except for I reported some unnatural sounds no jk

[@freeleymedia]

@@theinfofoxgotgears3782 no way! What did you hear?

[@theinfofoxgotgears3782]

@@freeleymedia well it certainly so we did found out there where some Holmes but we did hear some like door opening near by us and weird foot steps behind me and whisper

[@themodernfrontiersmen]

Nice video!

[@preciousbees5721]

Nice find!!

[@freeleymedia]

Thanks! According to a lot those who's visited there after me, they converted this place into apartments

[@preciousbees5721]

@@freeleymedia that's so good! I love the repurposing idea!

[@freeleymedia]

@@preciousbees5721 ikr! Putting the space to use!

[@texantrainer81]

Where in sa is this at?

[@freeleymedia]

It's near the Mission Concepcion

[@texantrainer81]

Oh nice. Ima have to go. U gonna have to go to that abandoned neighborhood hood they got in the ss and make a film.

[@freeleymedia]

@@texantrainer81 Yeah hopefully you'll be able to check it out. Oh what's the name of the place? I'll look it up.

[@texantrainer81]

@@freeleymedia idk bro. I saw a video of it. Its by the toyota plant. Let me know if u find it and whats it called

[@freeleymedia]

@@texantrainer81 oh I think I know what you're talking about. Is it this place? kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6DWnKFrftVshck

[@killianova]

Have an address?

[@freeleymedia]

Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210

[@killianova]

Is it still up?

[@killianova]

@@freeleymedia if you have Google maps can you pin it and send me the co-ords

[@freeleymedia]

@@killianova it's literally right next to the Mission. This is the actual address: 807 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210

[@killianova]

@@freeleymedia oh okay

[@steffonesc]

That was crazy!!

[@freeleymedia]

It was!

[@TimeLapseofTexas]

Great video and subscribed, I also do urbex in Texas

[@freeleymedia]

Thanks so much! Nice to see a fellow urbex-er in SA!

[@TimeLapseofTexas]

I am out of killeen but I do travel to SA every now and then

[@keeperofthesecondofficialc5894]

Time Lapse of Texas we should meet up with him sometime and explore some places

[@TimeLapseofTexas]

I am down

[@keeperofthesecondofficialc5894]

Time Lapse of Texas same

[@claudfizz1012]

I went there last year but we couldn’t get off our truck since there was a police suburban parked by the gate

[@freeleymedia]

It seems like they increased security there ever over the past year. I feel like if there's enough encounters with police/security they might just demolish the place.