Please join us for Holy Hour to pray for vocations during the year of Vocations. Every First Friday at 7:00 pm followed by Benediction at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel 70 Carmelite Drive, Middletown, NY, 10940 2019 4 October 1 November 6 December 2020 3 January …

Receiving the General Chapter members of the Carmelite Order on September 21, Pope Francis urged them in the contemplation of God and in the service of His people, especially the poor. By Robin Gomes Pope Francis on Saturday encouraged members of the Carmelite Order in their contemplation of God by …

During the General Chapter of the Carmelite Order held in Sassone, Rome earlier this month, Carmelite friars from many parts of the world enjoyed a private audience with Pope Francis on September 21st. It was a truly wonderful and inspiring experience for all. Pope Francis’ message to the Carmelites was …

Our Province chooses this year as the year of Vocations, begins on October 1, 2019 on the feast of St. Therese and ends next year October 1st, 2020. Please join us on the Inaugural Mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, in Middletown, NY. Vocation team.

Rome, Italy, Today, September 17, 2019 on the Feast-day of the St; Albert of Jerusalem,  Our Carmelite Order is happy to announce that a new Prior General, a new Vice Prior General, Procurator General and new Bursar General  have been elected today. Fr. Míċéal O’Neill O.Carm. was elected to be …

What is a charism? Catholic religious orders use the word ‘charism’ to describe their spiritual orientation and any special characteristics or values. A charism (from the Greek: χαρίσμα) in general denotes any grace that God gifts to an individual or group to perform a specific mission in the Church and …

Yesterday, 10 September 2019 at 9:30 am at the “Il Camelo”, Sassone, Rome, Italy, the Prior General, Fr Fernando Millán Romeral, presided the Holy Mass of the Holy Spirit, and thus begun the General Chapter of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel, (the Carmelites). The members …

The National Shrine of Our Lady of  Mount Carmel FEAST OF ST. THERESE Tuesday, October 1, 2019 “Brunch with Therese” (with a French Flair) 11:00am – Rosary 11:30am – Feast Day Mass – Fr. Nicholas Blackwell, O.Carm   12:00noon – Blessing of the Roses 12:15 – 12:45pm – Brunch with …

We extend our heartiest congratulations to Rev. Brother Mikhail Woodruffe, O.Carm., Rev. Brother L. Paul Richmond, O.Carm., (both of the St. Elias Province) and Rev. Brother Jeffrey Lima, O.Carm. (of the Most Pure Heart of Mary Province) and brothers from the Paulists, Dominicans and Capuchins, who were all ordained transitional …

Saigon, September 6, 2019, Carmelite students, professed and candidates, gathered for a photo after the Mass of the Holy Spirit to begin the new academic year in Saigon. Pictured with them are some of the teachers who assisted at the English Language Camp which took place at the end of …