Discalced Carmelites of Port Tobacco
Our apostolate is prayer - for the Church, especially priests, and for the whole world. Our charism is guided by our foundress, St. Teresa of Avila, and by St. John of the Cross. St. Therese of Lisieux has also influenced many who have been drawn to this life of total giving of self to God. We are cloistered Carmelite nuns, following strict papal enclosure. The essence of the Carmelite contemplative life is: living in the presence of God, in imitation of our most pure Mother Mary and the prophet Elijah.
Contact:
Mother Marie bernardina, O.C.D.
Prioress
5678 Mount Carmel Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
301-934-1654
contact@carmelofporttobacco.com
www.carmelofporttobacco.com
Professed Members: 10
Year Founded: 1976
Archdiocese: Washington, DC
Worldwide: Every continent
Qualifications: Women need to have a minimum of one year of work or college experience, good health, maturity to make a life-long commitment, prayerfulness, and some knowledge of Carmelite spirituality, obtained by reading one or more of their saints' writings.
Formation: Aspirancy: one year. Postulancy: one year, then receive Carmelite habit. Novitiate: two years. Simple profession: five to six years.
Age range/limit: 20-40
Belated vocations? No.