Why God? And… Why, God?

Living a life of ministry as a lay person:
It’s interesting what a little comma can do.
“Why God?” and “Why, God?” contain the same words, in the same order. But sit with them for a moment, and they can take us into very different conversations.

What is a Lay Carmelite?

What does it mean to be a Lay Carmelite? How does the Lay Carmelite life present in daily life and how does it differ from Religious life?

JUCAR Testimonials

Testimonials from members of the Joliet Our Lady of Mount Carmel JUCAR program.

2025 Lay Carmelite Convocation

THE CARMELITE FAMILY
A TIMELESS TAPESTRY