March–April Update: Profession, Trials, and Continued Growth in Carmel
MARCH/APRIL 2026 Dear Friends of Carmel, In the last issue we began to look at the sources of the suffering which St. Therese said she embraced when she entered Carmel. The first source was the presence of her blood sisters, which provided her with continual mortification, because wanting to be faithful to her vocation, she […]
St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus Enters Carmel – Reflections and Monastery News (January–February 2026)
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 Dear Friends of Carmel, The last meal with the extended family, the leave-taking of the family home, the Mass at Carmel before her entry, when all her family wept… it was all heartrending to Therese, but she herself did not cry. She had shed so many tears in her efforts to enter Carmel! […]
November/December Newsletter
Dear Friends of Carmel, Although Therese was cured at thirteen of her scruples, she was still left with her over-sensitiveness. Marie, before entering Carmel, called Therese her “baby”, and Celine, up to Christmas of 1886, also regarded her little sister as a baby. Didn’t she still want to put her slippers in front of the […]
Grace Upon Grace: Construction Nears Completion Through Your Generosity
Dear Friends and Benefactors,Praised be Jesus Christ! We are happy to share the joyful news that the construction project is now nearing completion, and through God’s providence and your generous support—it appears we will finish just under the Total Estimated Cost. Only one final payment remains, and we already have the means to fulfill it. […]
9-Day Novena of Masses — November 19–27
We have requested a 9-day Novena of Masses to be offered from November 19 to 27 in thanksgiving for all our spiritual and temporal benefactors who, in one way or another, have helped us in the building of our new wing. We hope by that time to have the final certificate of occupancy and to […]
August Carmelite News Update
May 31st was a beautiful day for us, with the profession of Sr. Veronika of the Holy Face. Because of theconstruction work, we have no Chapter room, so Sister had the privilege of pronouncing her vows in the Choir, (inthe presence of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament!) with the Chapel locked for the public. […]
From Carmel – Saint Thérèse, Pentecost, and Community Work
PAX CHRISTI! MAY / JUNE 2025 Dear Friends of Carmel, In the last issue, it was seen that St. Thérèse, at nine years old, was bearing up under stressful circumstances. Let us briefly recall and complete them here, in order to better understand the next cross given to her and her family. Firstly, she was […]
Centenary Mass of St. Thérèse – May 17
Our Carmel will be celebrating the first centenary of canonization of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus on Saturday, May 17, 2025. We invite those in the area to join us for this occasion. We will have High Mass of the Saint at 8:00am, followed by the blessing and distribution of roses and veneration of […]
Carmel Newsletter – Spring 2025 Update
The building project progressed very quickly through the framing stage. The roof is now on, many of the windows are in, the mechanical and electrical systems are being installed, and the insides are finally beginning to dry out, now that the rain has stopped. We are pleased with the progress and are praying for the […]
A Century of Grace: Honoring St. Thérèse & Building for the Future
PAX CHRISTI! JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2025 Dear Friends of Carmel, This year we are celebrating the First Centenary of the Canonization of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus. Perhaps you are wondering: “Why are you celebrating it? What is so special about that?” There are at least two reasons why celebrating a canonization is fitting. […]