New Beginnings
On February 12, 2026, the Whitefriars Hall community came together to honor and celebrate the enduring contributions of two individuals who have shaped the Carmelite
experience for so many.
Upcoming Retreat at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien, IL
The Spirituality of the Desert-Seeking and Finding | Friday, February 27, 2026 | 8:30am to 11:30am | Carmelite Spiritual Center | Darien, IL
Interview with Fr. Quinn Conners, O.Carm. | His Carmelite Journey
In this episode of Behind the Shield, we speak with Fr. Quinn Conners, O.Carm., about his Carmelite Journey.
Interview with Fr. Samuel Citero O.Carm. | His Carmelite Journey
In this episode of Behind the Shield, we speak with Fr. Samuel Citero, O.Carm., about his Carmelite Journey.
Interview with Fr. William J Harry, O.Carm. | Carmelite NGO
In this episode of Behind the Shield, we speak with Fr. William J. Harry, O.Carm. – President of the Carmelite NGO… about what the NGO is, what and who it serves, and its mission.
Interview with Fr. Tom Schrader, O.Carm. | Society of the Little Flower
I sat down with Fr. Tom in early December to talk about the Society of the Little Flower and how its mission of promoting devotion to St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus enables Carmelites throughout the world to make a difference in people’s lives. Join us for a conversation about that mission, the Darien Campus, and the Carmelites.