Discalced Carmelites of Our Lady and St. Joseph

The call to Carmel is a call to serve the Church through prayer and sacrifice. The vocation of a Carmelite nun is a call to a "hidden union with God" in friendship with Christ and in familiarity with the Blessed Virgin Mary. The sisters live together in a lifestyle which is that of a small family, and help one another toward sanctity. The Eucharist is at the heart of the community life. The sisters' charism is guided by their foundress, St. Teresa of Avila, 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, their spiritual founder who lived 900 years before Christ.

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Contact:

Mother Paul Augustine of the sacred passion, O.C.D.
Prioress
1931 W. Jefferson Rd
Pittsford, NY 14534

585-427-7094
www.carmelitesofrochester.org

 

Professed Members: 11
Year Founded: 1930
Diocese: Rochester, NY
Worldwide: Every continent
Qualifications: Sound mental and physical health; good judgment and common sense; high school education and some work experience. Ability to participate in the Divine Office.
Formation: The period of formation is according to the norms of the Church: one year Aspirancy, one year Postulancy, two years Novitiate, five years Juniorate (temporary vows).
Age range/limit: 18-35
Belated vocations? Older vocations are discerned according to individual cases.