The Order of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel (Latin: Ordo Fratrum Beatissimæ Virginis Mariæ de Monte Carmelo; abbreviated OCarm), known as the Carmelites or sometimes by …

Dec 19, 2025 · Carmelite, Roman Catholic religious order comprising congregations of priests, sisters and brothers, and laypeople who live according to the order’s charism of prayer, community, and …

What is the Carmelite family? A group of hermits gathered together in the early 1200s on Mount Carmel in the Holy Land to search for God, to form community, and to help pilgrims and crusaders.

The Carmelite Rule offers a way of life, rooted in the Word of God and nourished by the Eucharist. It encourages prayer and an openness to God’s presence in our lives, helping us to see the world …

Feb 18, 2021 · Carmelites follow Jesus Christ by living the evangelical vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience. They work in 50 nations and are especially expanding in third world countries among the …

For centuries Carmelites have faced the challenge to live faithfully the tradition of contemplation and mysticism in every epoch of history. The Carmelite life offers the possibility of a personal spirituality …

The members of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites are faithful members of the Church, called to live in allegiance to Christ “through a friendship with the one we know loves us” and in service to the …

We wish only to catch the eye through our simplicity and sincerity. Cardinal Gasquet once said of the Carmelites that they stand out because of their natural and sincere behavior, they are simple and …

Ever since the first Carmelite hermits settled on Mount Carmel, Mary has been an inspiration for every Carmelite as she is for every Christian. Carmelites honor her especially for her total openness to God.

The original mission of the St. Therese Carmelite Chapel was, and continues to be, to provide a convenient opportunity to discover peace of mind, heart and soul in the midst of our fast paced, high …