What makes a Carmelite a Mendicant Friar?
What is a Mendicant? What does it mean to be a Mendicant Friar?
Meet Fr. Filiberto!
I got to sit down with the newly ordained Carmelite Friar, Fr. Filiberto! We talked about his Carmelite Journey and one of his unique ministries. And we have some exciting things coming soon about Fr. Filiberto’s ICON WRITING!
Living Our Faith
Blogs and Podcasts produced by Carmelites about Carmelite Spirituality.
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.
Fr. Gregory Houck,O.Carm.
Fr. Gregory Houck, O.Carm., discusses how he came to Carmel in this excerpt from his Behind the Shield “Carmelite Journey” interview.
Video and Transcript.
Fr. Dan O’Neill, O.Carm. | Being a Carmelite
INTERVIEW VIDEO
His story of life as a Carmelite… from his childhood in a Carmelite Parish to now serving as a Carmelite Priest in that very same Parish.
Fr. Peter McGarry, O.Carm. | His Journey
INTERVIEW VIDEO
I was born on the south side of Chicago. I went to Mount Carmel High School for one year, and before I knew it, I signed up to go to the seminary. And this is the story of My Journey To & Through Carmel