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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

We are Discalced Carmelite Seculars who come from all walks of life, from every level of education, and from every type of work. We are Catholic laypersons over the age of 18 …

These Carmelite forefathers embraced a particular manner of living modeled after that of the Holy Virgin and St. Elias, which was handed on to consecutive generations. Carmel has traditionally …

Formally founded before 1214 AD, the Order today includes men and women, clerics, cloistered women, hermits, religious, and lay people in many parts of the world. The members, in …

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 …

The Lay Carmelite is called to live a life of allegiance to Jesus Christ, and does this by sharing in the spirituality of the Carmelite Order. This spirituality is founded on personal and liturgical prayer.

"Carmel Teaches the Church how to Pray." - Pope Francis. We are the Order of Carmelites, Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary… in North America. This site is for you if you’re …