"Carmel Teaches the Church how to Pray." - Pope Francis

Fr. Filiberto Writes Good Shepherd Icon

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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.

Provincial Novitiate in Mexico City

The Carmelite novitiate began on July 27 of this year, on the feast of St. Titus Bransdma, in the Casa del Carmen which is located in Tlalpan, one of the 16 municipalities of Mexico City. Tlalpan, which is in the south of the city, is known as the “little Vatican”, since there are more than 40 religious congregations, both male and female, in the territory.

The Carmelite novitiate began on July 27 of this year, on the feast of St. Titus Bransdma, in the Casa del Carmen which is located in Tlalpan, one of the 16 municipalities of Mexico City. Tlalpan, which is in the south of the city, is known as the “little Vatican”.

Fr. Peter McGarry, O.Carm. | His Journey

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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