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“We can never

have too much hope in God who is so powerful and so merciful.”
St. Thérèse of Lisieux

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Welcome from the
Carmelite Friars Development Center

United in Prayer and Mission

As Carmelite Friars and as a Carmelite Family through our lives of prayer, brotherhood and service we desire to inspire others to walk with us. We invite you to join us as we seek to build the Kingdom of God on our journey to Holy Mountain, Christ our Lord.

Carmelite North American Province of Saint Elias Shield
Our Mission

1) To spread/share/disseminate information regarding Carmelite spirituality and ministry, according to the mission and vision of the Province.


2) To encourage spiritual growth and respond to spiritual needs among the people of God.


3) To invite participation in the spirituality, prayers and mission of the Carmelite Friars.


4) To advance and enhance the ministry of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.


5) To raise funds to support the life/mission and ministries of the Carmelite Friars in the United States, Trinidad and Vietnam.

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