Discalced Carmelites of Boston

The Carmelites of Boston are a community of contemplative nuns belonging to the worldwide Order of Discalced Carmelites. Our community lives in the inner city of Boston, where we have remained since our foundation in 1890. At that time, we offered our commitment to be a prayerful presence in this neighborhood in Boston. As in the very first days of our foundation, our bells continue to ring daily, calling people’s minds to prayer and directing their thoughts to the faithful presence of God in their midst.

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Contact:

Sr. Jeanne-Marie, OCD
Vocation Directress
61 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119

(617) 442-1411
carmelitesofboston.org

 

Professed Members: 7
Year Founded: 1890
Diocese: Boston, MA
Worldwide: Every continent
Qualifications: Candidates must have minimally a high school education and work experience. We also ask that candidates be free from obligations such as debts and dependents. All candidates must be unmarried and free to enter a religious community.
Formation: 1 year aspirancy, 1-2 years postulancy, 2 years novitiate, followed by temporary profession
Age range/limit: 18-45
Belated vocations? Generally, we do not accept candidates over the age of 45.