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CITERO, O.Carm., Samuel

Biography: Fr. Sam was born in Passaic, New Jersey. He professed his first vows in 1979 and ordained in 1984. He is currently in his 13 th year as pastor of St. Therese Parish in Cresskill, NJ. Previously he served the province as a teacher at Joliet Catholic High School and Director of Vocations. He […]

MONTERROSO MÉRIDA, O.Carm., Jorge

Biography: Born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Father Jorge professed first vows in 2011 and solemn vows in 2016. Since his ordination in 2019, he has served primarily in Carmelite parishes in Tucson and Phoenix, AZ. Father Jorge enjoys a good read, especially while having a cup of coffee. His favorite Carmelite quote comes from Saint […]

PAZ ACOSTA, O.Carm., Luis Jesús “Chuy”

Biography: The youngest member of the Provincial Council, Father Chuy is from the Carmelite Parish of the Transfiguration in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico. He professed first vows in 2014. He has degrees from the Universidad Centroamericana (San Salvador), University of Commillas (Madrid), Universidad Intercontinental (Mexico City). As of July 2024, he will be serving as the […]

WILLEMSEN, O.Carm., Rolf Nepomuk “Nepi”

Biography: Father Nepi started in the German Province of Carmelites (born 1977 in Stadtlohn) professing for vows in 2012, moving to the U.S., he professed final vows in 2012 in this Province, and was ordained in 2017.  He is Director of Formation and Prior of Whitefriars Hall (Carmelite House of Studies) in Washington DC. Ministry […]

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MORESCO, O.Carm., Daryl

Ministry Info: Email: dmoresco@carmelites.net Private Info: Cell: 773-503-9850 Carmelite Provincial Centre75 Wright StreetMiddle Park, Victoria, 3206AUSTRALIA POB: Wonthaggi, AustraliaDOB: Jan 7, 1954First Vows: Mar 9, 1979Solemn Vows: Oct 12, 1980 Return to all Friars Profile Correction Form

McEVOY, O.Carm., David

Biography: Born in Leavenworth, Kansas, Father David grew up in St. Joseph Carmelite Parish there. He professed first vows in 1983 and was ordained a priest in 1988.Fr. David has served in parish ministry in California (1983-85), New Jersey (1988-1990), and Kansas (2000-2020), in vocation ministry (1990-1994; 2020-2023) and as the Province’s novice director (1995-2000). […]

MARKELZ, O.Carm., Carl

Biography: A native of Joliet, Illinois, and a graduate of Joliet Catholic (Carmelite) High School, Father Carl entered the Carmelites and professed first vows in 1985.  He has served in our high schools in Encino, California, and Chicago, Illinois, and as General Bursar of the Carmelite Order in Rome. Ministry Info: Prior ProvincialCarmelite Provincial Office, […]

Mount Carmel High School, Chicago, IL

Mount Carmel High School6410 S. Dante AvenueChicago, IL 60637 Min: 773-324-1020 Fax: 773-324-9235 Fax 2: 773-324-2468 mchs.org Brendan ConroyPresident(773) 359-0512bconroy@mchs.org Scott TabernackiPrincipalExt. 302stabernacki@mchs.org Leopold Glueckert, O.Carm.ChaplainExt: 433lglueckert@mchs.org James Lewis, O.Carm.Counseling(773) 359-0479 jlewis@mchs.org Kevin Eduardo Vega Paniagua, O.Carm.Intern

Carmelite Provincial Offices, Darien, IL

Carmelite Provincial OfficeCarmelite Vocations OfficeCarmelite Media1317 N Frontage RoadDarien, IL 60561 Carmelite Finance OfficeCarmelite Provincial Archives8501 Bailey Road Darien, IL 60561-8418(Mail to: 1317 N Frontage Rd, Darien, IL 60561) Min: 630-971-0050Fax: 630-971-0195 carmelites.net Carl J. Markelz, O.Carm.Prior Provincial David McEvoy, O.Carm.Vice Prior Provincial Lawrence Fidelus, O.Carm.Provincial Treasurer Marc Bell, O.Carm.Provincial Archivist Submit photos/videos/etc. Michael Joyce, […]