Discalced Carmelites of St. Therese of Lisieux

The intention of St. Teresa of Avila, the Carmelite's foundress, was that the sisters' lives should be entirely directed toward prayer and contemplation, that all observe the evangelical counsels, in a small sisterly community founded on solitude, prayer and strict poverty. The call to Carmel is a call to serve the Church through prayer and sacrifice. The sisters' charism is guided by St. Teresa and by St. John of the Cross. The essence of the Carmelite contemplative life is: living in the presence of God, in imitation of their most pure Mother Mary and the prophet Elijah. Carmel's motto is "With zeal, I have been zealous for the Lord God of Hosts."

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Contact:

Mother celine of the eucharist, O.C.D.
Prioress
PO Box 57
2101 Manor Drive
Loretto, PA 15940

 814-472-8620
 www.lorettocarmel.org

 

Professed Members: 8 Solemn Professed; 2 Junior Professed; 1 Aspirant
Year Founded: 1927
Diocese: Altoona-Johnstown, PA
Federation: St. Joseph Association
Worldwide: Every continent
Qualifications: Strong desire to live for God and to pray and sacrifice oneself for His Body the Church; good physical and mental health.
Formation: Aspirancy: One year Postulancy: One year Novitiate: Two years Juniorate: Five years
Age range/limit: 18-35
Belated vocations? No.