The newly ordained Fr. Marlon Beharry, O. Carm., offered his first Mass at the National Shrine on the Feast of St. John of the Cross (December 14). Prior to the Mass, Fr. Marlon gave a presentation on St. John of the Cross, Spanish Carmelite and mystic. Fr. Marlon shared his …
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Fr. Nicholas Blackwell, O. Carm. celebrated the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary and her immaculate conception at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Wed., Dec. 8, 2021). In his homily Fr. Blackwell brought home the meaning of and message of hope. During the Mass Fr. Blackwell …
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Br. Gregg Durham, O. Carm. was the first presenter for the National Shrine of our Lady of Mount Carmel’s Advent 2021 series: This Advent, let’s journey with Mary, Our Mother as She prepares for the coming of her Son, Jesus! Br. Gregg hosted a Marian Prayer Breakfast in the Elijah …
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Early on in Carmelite Rule — as written by St. Albert of Jerusalem, the Lawgiver of Carmel — is found its purpose: “Many and varied are the ways …” Those who seek Christ according to the life of Carmel are reminded it is one of various ways that lead to …
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On Saturday, 23 October 2021, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Middletown, in collaboration with the Fil-Am Catholic Community of the Hudson Valley celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving in honor of the 500th Anniversary of the Arrival of Christianity in the Philippines. As part of the …
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On Saturday, August 21, Brother Von Erick Maria Sandoval, O.Carm. professed Solemn Vows in the Carmelite Order at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Middletown, NY. About 140 people were in attendance for the 11:00AM Mass, including his Excellency, Bishop Gerardo Colaccico, D.D., JCL, Auxiliary Bishop …
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Fr. Michael Kissane, O. Carm, pastor of St. Simon Stock-St. Joseph parish, had to wait a year before the Carmelites could celebrate a parish-wide Centennial Mass. Despite the fact that the pandemic interfered with the Parish’s plans, a 100th Anniversary Mass was offered on Saturday, March 20, 2021. For 100 …
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To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven. The forty days of Lent provide a wonderful opportunity for all Catholics to prepare for Easter, the greatest Holy Day in the Church calendar. This year marks the 132nd year that the Carmelites of the North …
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We are excited to share some updated pictures of the construction progress of the new St. Albert’s Priory in Middletown, NY. Things are really coming together both inside and outside!
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A Letter from the Prior General, O.Carm. and Superior General, O.C.D. to the Carmelite Family on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. This year, 2020, we celebrated the feast of St. Joseph in the full throws of a …
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Carmelites Friars – North of American Province of St. Elias in allegiance to Jesus Christ
