Discalced Carmelite Nun Communities

[shannon]

[quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1348242606' post='2485044']
I would recommend the [url="http://www.holynamecarmel.org/"]Carmel in Denmark, WI[/url]. I was in contact by letters with the Prioress, Mother Mary Elizabeth. They are a beautiful order, but I realized soon after that I was not called to Carmel so I never visited.
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Thank you for the response, I will keep that in mind. I did not have a chance to check back here until now, I will be spending a weekend in Loretto next.

[Freedom]

[quote name='AveMariaPurissima' timestamp='1337202065' post='2431367']
The Carmelites in Iron Mountain, MI are good. I was corresponding with them for a while. If you're interested I could post their address.
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They say the Divine Office in English and Spanish?

[Chiquitunga]

[quote name='Freedom' timestamp='1350532914' post='2494318']
They say the Divine Office in English and Spanish?
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Nope, just English, and sometimes Latin (like on special feast days) for Iron Mountain.

The only Carmel I know of that alternates between an English and Spanish Office is the Carmel of Cristo Rey in San Francisco.

The Carmels of JMJ in Valparaiso, NE - Elysburg, PA - & Canyon, CA pray the full Office (Carmelite rite) in Latin and the Rosary in English, Spanish & Latin

[LadyOfSorrows]

JMJ

Hello shannon! I have visited Loretto, Denmark, and Buffalo. All for about a week each. Although I believe Loretto or Denmark may have more of what you're looking for...actually, maybe even more Denmark. You can message me if you have any specific questions about what to expect, especially since you're visiting Loretto soon.

[StayingFaithful]

The Carmelite Nuns of Cristo Rey in San Francisco recite the Divine Office in Spanish and English. They are a very traditional and joyful group wiht a blooming Novitiate. Hope this helps.

[StayingFaithful]

I wanted to add that the Carmel of Cristo Rey is where Valparaiso is from (that is, Cristo Rey founded Las Vegas and from LV the foundation Nuns went to went to Nebraska). It is Cristo Rey that is from the time of the Cristeros War...as in For Greater Glory, the movie. I am commenting on this because I think I read somewhere that Valparaiso was from the Cristeros War and thought this might need clarification. PS I found it very interesting the distinction made between the Mexican and Spanish Carmels. Thanks to all for so much helpful information.

[shannon]

Loretto Discalced Carmelite Nuns have a new website!
[url="http://lorettocarmel.org/"]http://lorettocarmel.org/[/url]

[VeniJesuAmorMi]

I came across a blog with a list of 1990 Carmels; it's a nice page with some other information. I was wondering if anyone knows anything that they could share about the Carmel in Alexandria, South Dakota? (The Monastery of Our Mother of Mercy and St. Joseph.) May God reward you!

[url="http://discalcedcarmelites1990.blogspot.com"]http://discalcedcarmelites1990.blogspot.com[/url]

[VeniJesuAmorMi]

Also to add this website: [url="http://friendsofcarmeljmj.org/enter/"]http://friendsofcarmeljmj.org/enter/[/url]

It's for the Elysburg Carmel. They are having a Solemn Profession on November 24th (it will certainly be worth going if your near the area!) They are also having a fun little event on November 1st for All Saints.

[emmaberry101]

[quote name='VeniJesuAmorMi' timestamp='1351107231' post='2497058']
I came across a blog with a list of 1990 Carmels; it's a nice page with some other information. I was wondering if anyone knows anything that they could share about the Carmel in Alexandria, South Dakota? (The Monastery of Our Mother of Mercy and St. Joseph.) May God reward you!

[url="http://discalcedcarmelites1990.blogspot.com"]http://discalcedcarm...90.blogspot.com[/url]
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I think the Carmel in my diocese (ancient observance, San Angelo) was founded from the South Dakota Carmel you mentioned.

[Graciela]

The OCarm monastery in Christoval Tx was not founded by the Alexandria SD Carmel as the latter is a Discalced Carmelite monastery founded from Buffalo NY. There is an OCarm monastery in Wahpeton ND from which the Christoval monastery was founded.

Alexandria is 1990 constitutions and uses Latin for much of the Divine Office. I received their newsletter and was delighted at the pictures showing that they have[i] [/i]2 beagles, chickens, and maybe goats if I remember correctly.

They have been growing well and may be planning to make a foundation. This was mentioned in another thread, I think.

Edited October 25, 2012 by Graciela

[emmaberry101]

[quote name='Graciela' timestamp='1351133444' post='2497369']
The OCarm monastery in Christoval Tx was not founded by the Alexandria SD Carmel as the latter is a Discalced Carmelite monastery founded from Buffalo NY. There is an OCarm monastery in Wahpeton ND from which the Christoval monastery was founded.

Alexandria is 1990 constitutions and uses Latin for much of the Divine Office. I received their newsletter and was delighted at the pictures showing that they have[i] [/i]2 beagles, chickens, and maybe goats if I remember correctly.

They have been growing well and may be planning to make a foundation. This was mentioned in another thread, I think.
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Thanks graciela! I knew it was one of the Dakotas. That is great that Alexandria is growing so much-the latin Office seems to appeal to many young girls with a Carmelite calling.

[Chiquitunga]

[quote name='VeniJesuAmorMi' timestamp='1351107231' post='2497058']
I came across a blog with a list of 1990 Carmels; it's a nice page with some other information. I was wondering if anyone knows anything that they could share about the Carmel in Alexandria, South Dakota? (The Monastery of Our Mother of Mercy and St. Joseph.) May God reward you!

[url="http://discalcedcarmelites1990.blogspot.com"]http://discalcedcarm...90.blogspot.com[/url]
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That's a blog of a friend of mine! It was an attempt to make an English version of this one - [url="http://carmelitasdescalzas1990.blogspot.com/"]http://carmelitasdes...0.blogspot.com/[/url] It's only a start for now though.

Yes, Alexandria is in the midst of planning a new foundation They are also hoping to build a proper monastery for themselves in pasture land not far from where they're at. See the second to last page [url="http://www.sfcatholic.org/BishopsBulletin/Issues/pdfs/12OctoberBulletinB.pdf"]here[/url].

Someone from my area recently made her Solemn Profession there. They have the whole Divine Office (of the ordinary/new rite) in Latin, as Buffalo does. They were founded from them in 1997. One of their Sisters was in the Incarnation in Avila for 16 years (originally from the US) when she felt called to help found the SD Carmel. Pretty neat!

p.s. they wear the alpargatas

[VeniJesuAmorMi]

God reward you all for the information!

Its exciting to hear of another Carmel that needs to make another foundation. I've heard so much about the Carmels of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, and for others to have so many vocations is just great. I'm going to have to keep updated on this one too!

[VeniJesuAmorMi]

[quote name='Chiquitunga' timestamp='1351137508' post='2497433']
One of their Sisters was in the Incarnation in Avila for 16 years (originally from the US) when she felt called to help found the SD Carmel. Pretty neat!

p.s. they wear the alpargatas
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That is really exciting! I would probably like to ask her all about her time there. I wonder then if some of the traditions they have there in Alexandria (I don't know of them) came from this Sister; as she did come from the Carmel in Avila. Do you know of any traditions that they have?

[jruss]

[quote name='shannon' timestamp='1350912367' post='2495912']
Loretto Discalced Carmelite Nuns have a new website!
[url="http://lorettocarmel.org/"]http://lorettocarmel.org/[/url]
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How did you like the Loretto Carmel? I love to go to Mass there when I can-- We live near Pittsburgh. Anyway, they have been very diligent in prayer for my son and call him their "little brother"!
I pray they receive some vocations soon.

[Chiquitunga]

[quote name='VeniJesuAmorMi' timestamp='1351187569' post='2497585']
That is really exciting! I would probably like to ask her all about her time there. I wonder then if some of the traditions they have there in Alexandria (I don't know of them) came from this Sister; as she did come from the Carmel in Avila. Do you know of any traditions that they have?
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I bet this Sister did bring many customs from the Incarnation to Alexandria, although I do not specifically know of any. But I do know that besides that, they have the beautiful traditions from Buffalo Carmel which are extremely rich in themselves! I love the story of [url="http://teaattrianon.blogspot.com/2007/01/mother-mary-elias-of-blessed-sacrament.html"]Mother Mary Elias[/url], and how she helped many Carmels, not only her own, like Dallas. I think of all the Spanish/Mexican Carmels in the US, the ones that came from Grand Rapids are my favorite because of this amazing history!

That reminds me .. so the Miraculous Infant Jesus statue that cried on the train while Mother Elias and her community were escaping from Mexico (someone was suspicious of them and asked why the infant was so silent) .. and that drooled and blushed in Mother Elias' arms .. well, the original statue is in Grand Rapids, but Buffalo and Alexandria have a replica and I've seen a picture of the one they have at Alexandria. So they carry on that tradition

[VeniJesuAmorMi]

I found this not too long ago. I was searching for the "St. Teresa of the Andes" movie online; they have it on YouTube but with no English subtitles. However, the last part of her in Carmel is still worth watching (even if you don't know what they're saying) I just like to watch the video anyway.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igtC-PT0nZc&feature=related[/media]

[inperpetuity]

I love this movie

[Chiquitunga]

BEST movie in the history of mankind!!!! (kind of exaggerating, but not really ) and every minute of it too!! not just the parts in Carmel. I[i][b] love[/b][/i] all the other parts .. the character development, family life, modesty, the way every one dressed!! mannerisms, values, wonderful depiction of the times/culture, slow moving-ness, little humorous parts authentic places where she actually lived (& not just the Carmel) She was in Carmel for such a short time.. I think it made sense to have her in Carmel only toward the end; that was her life. But oh my goodness, just .. I could go on about this movie forever, but it's so late, I better not! (I think I did though)

my (or [i]our[/i]) recent post in the Saint Movies thread

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[size=5][b]THESE TWO!!!!!! [/b][size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][I'm talking about [i]Teresa de Jesus [/i](Avila) & [i]Teresa de Los Andes[/i] .. I like the original titles!][/font][/size][/size]

And I will seriously send you a copy of [i]Teresa de Los Andes[/i] if you'd like! (the subtitles in the Ignatius Press edition aren't done so well, a lot of weird translations, old subtitles are better)

I actually made this character list a few years ago when I was going on a Nun Run trip and gave the movie to a bunch of people (before it came out from Ignatius) I had a hard time following who everyone was the first time watching it .. took up lots of thought so thus I made the list to help others (yeah, I'm a little obsessed, can you tell? :j)

[url="https://picasaweb.google.com/teresaoftheandes"]https://picasaweb.go...eresaoftheandes[/url]

The movie is filmed on location at her actual houses and [i]the actual monastery she was in!!![/i] (the community moved to a more rural place, the old Carmel is a museum now)

Warning though, it may make you want to be a Carmelite!
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p.s. it's neat to get the chance to watch some clips of it online, but I am really happy that before the first time I watched the whole thing straight through (took two days) the only online videos available were the ones here, [url="http://www.teresadelosandes.org/anglais/a_video_teresa.php"]http://www.teresadel...ideo_teresa.php[/url] I had little idea of how things were going to turn out, and it was really amazing watching it that way, I have to admit! I couldn't stop watching... it totally drew me it and brought me to tears a few times

No problem if you've already watched many clips though!! you can still see the whole thing and appreciate it! I've watched it a few times now and always enjoy it just the same

So yes maybe take a sneak peak, but I would recommend not watching everything .. especially the end! It's much more beautiful when you've seen her character develop throughout the movie.

Of course, it is just a movie and if you really want to know the saint, read her beautiful writings! But seriously this movie all in itself, even apart from the saint (hope that makes sense), is really a masterpiece!

Edited November 2, 2012 by Chiquitunga