Kay Sullivan: A Legacy of Empathy and Community at Salpointe Catholic High School

After a 24-year tenure at Salpointe Catholic High School, Kay Sullivan is retiring from her role as President of the school. Her official retirement date: July 1st, 2025.

Farewell Mass at Saint Agnes, Phoenix

A full church (800+ people) with combined parish choirs (24 voices) and concelebrating Carmelites (five visiting, two local) with the the Most Rev John Dolan, Bishop of Phoenix, and the parishioners of Saint Agnes said ‘goodbye’ to the Carmelites.

Why is there no SAINT CARMEL?

There Is No Saint Carmel.

That is unique among the major Religious Orders. For the Franciscans, there is Saint Francis of Assisi… For the Benedictines, there is Saint Benedict… For the Augustinians, there is Saint Augustine… For the Dominicans, there is their patron, Saint Dominic… And for the Jesuits, there is Saint Ignatius.

As for the Carmelites, there is no Saint Carmel—no Saint Carmel whose life stands as a model for how the Carmelites live out their faith.

Newsletter for July 2025, No. 8

Welcome to the eighth edition of the Laudato Si’ Action Plan Newsletter of the Carmelite PCM Province. This electronic newsletter is intended to inform the members and partners of this province on our collective commitment to living the values of Laudato Si’ –hearing and responding to the cries of the earth and the cries of the poor.

Laudato Si’ Action Plan | May 2025

Joining a worldwide community, the Carmelite Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary commits to a six-year Laudato Si’ Action Plan process. This process will include enrollment in the Laudato Si’ Action Platform, creation of a Laudato Si’ Action Plan, and yearly assessments and updating of the Plan. Over these six years, input from the Provincial Council and Provincial Commissions will be reviewed. The Provincial Council and Commissions oversee all aspects of provincial operations. As Pope Francis wrote in Laudato Si’: “Everyone’s talents and involvement are needed” (LS14).

Moving from Contemplative Prayer to Contemplation

A Webinar Sponsored by the Carmelite Institute of North America and Presented by Fr. Tracy O’Sullivan, O.Carm.

The Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien, Illinois

Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Carmelite Spirituality

Praying Alone Together

A Digital Sanctuary for Deepening Faith and A Personal Invitation to Transformation

In an era where digital noise often drowns out spiritual reflection, Praying Alone Together emerges as a serene online haven for those seeking a deeper connection with God. Through this blog, Fr. Tracy O’Sullivan, O. Carm., offers a rich tapestry of contemplative insights, grounded in Carmelite spirituality and the lived experiences of a seasoned pastor.

Springtime in Carmel: Encountering God in Nature’s Rebirth

As the chill of winter gives way to the warmth of spring, nature awakens with beauty and quiet splendor. For those walking the Carmelite path, this season offers more than scenic views—it presents an invitation to contemplation, a chance to rediscover God in the gentle renewal of the earth.

Into the Heart of the Cross: A Reflection on the Last Words

In the stillness of Holy Week, the Carmelite Institute of North America offers us a sacred invitation—to pause, listen, and draw near to the suffering and love of Jesus through the seven last words spoken from the cross.