The Carmelite Charism

The Carmelite charism began on Mount Carmel in the Holy Land, where hermits gathered in silence, seeking not escape from the world, but a deeper encounter with God within it.
Salpointe Names New Director

Salpointe Catholic High School is pleased to welcome Mr. Rafael Meza ‘87 as the school’s new Director of Admissions, Enrollment, and Retention.
Mary Magdalene de’Pazzi

Her lessons for us today.
The first is hope.
The second is what it means to live in the Church.
And the third is purity.
Shelter, Dignity, and Hope

Thanks in part to a grant from the Carmelite Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Commission, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference in Falmouth, Massachusetts continues to respond directly to the growing needs of vulnerable residents on Cape Cod…
Youth Voices of Carmel @ CCHS

This collaborative project seeks to flip the script. Rather than presenting a scripted message to young people, Religious and Lay Carmelites are invited to listen first, allowing youth to lead the conversation through their own questions, experiences, and perspectives. Together, these conversations open a dialogue centered on what it means to live Carmel in the 21st century through the eyes and voices of today’s youth.
Fr. Filiberto Writes Good Shepherd Icon

Join Fr. Filiberto Oregel, O.Carm., as he writes his Good Shepherd Icon. From preparation of the board to the application of the gold leaf, come on this Carmelite Journey of Contemplation and Creation – the Gospel Made Visible – as Fr. Filiberto explains the motivations, spirituality, and meaning behind each step of the process of writing a Religious Icon.
Today we Celebrate a Priestly Ordination!

Share in the joy of a Priestly Ordination by watching live on April 11, 2026 at 10:00am on the Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen Miraflores YouTube Channel.
How the world celebrates Our Lady of Mount Carmel

July 16: One Feast, Many Shores
How does your community celebrate Our Lady of Mount Carmel
BOOK REVIEW – The Problem of Loving Jesus

Fr. Matt Gummess Reviews “The Problem of Loving Jesus” – A New book by Fr. Tracy O’Sullivan, O.Carm. on PRAYER going to print this Spring!
Fr. Eugene Bettinger’s 50th Anniversary

Fr Eugene Bettinger, O.Carm. Celebrates 50 Years as an Ordained Carmelite Priest… Hear (or read) his reflection on his Carmelite Journey!