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Reverend Raymond Bagdonis, O. Carm. Born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina on April 13, 1949 Professed First Vows in the Order of Carmelites on June 14, 1982 Professed Solemn Vows on August 22, 1987 Ordained to the Priesthood on March 26, 1994 Died on October 30, 2019 Reverend Raymond Bagdonis, …

“You are my witnesses” (Is. 43:10) From one generation to the next: called to be faithful to our Carmelite charism We, Carmelite Friars, gathered in General Chapter at Il Carmelo, Sassone, Italy (10-27 September 2019), from all over the world, greet our brothers and sisters of the Carmelite Family: grace and …

Middletown, NY, On Tuesday, October 1st the Carmelites of the Saint Elias Province celebrated the Feast Day of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Carmelite Saint and Doctor of the Church. Morning Mass was celebrated by Father Nicholas Blackwell, O.Carm. at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel …

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 …

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 …