Discalced Carmelite Nuns -- US Listing

[Cloisters]

A blessed feast of St. Teresa of Avila, OCD! Here is the page from my organization’s website that lists the Discalced Carmels in the US:

http://cloisters.tripod.com/id63.html

Blessings,
Mrs Cloisters OP
Lay Dominican
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http://cloisters.tripod.com/holyangels/id9.html/

 

[nunsuch]

I do not see Cleveland, Baltimore (the oldest in the US), Indianapolis/Oldenburg, or Reno here. There may be others.

 

[Cloisters]

Wasn’t sure of their status. Had heard of closures.

 

[Cloisters]

They also have the lowest age limit – 16.

 

[angel12]

The New Caney (TX) Carmel has officially merged with the San Antonio Carmel, although the nuns won’t be moving to San Antonio until the New Caney property sells.

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[Cloisters]

I thought it was Lafayette, but that doesn’t match the building shown. Then I rediscovered the Covington Carmel, and they say lowest age is 18. That actually is one of the youngest ages accepted that I’ve seen. Lafayette says top age is 30.

 

[Cloisters]

Thanks for that. Those who participate in my organization’s yahoo groups have been told to monitor CAF, so they will likely see that.

 

[Cloisters]

They’re members of Carmelite Communities Associated:

Carmelite Communities Associated | The Teresian contemplative life in the Contemporary Church and World

Not all of them are accepting vocations, either.

Barrington’s corrected link: https://barringtoncarmel.weebly.com/links.html

There is also a senior living community called The Barrington of Carmel in Carmel, Indiana. Ironically, that isn’t too far from the Poor Clare Colettines in Kokomo, IN.

 

[nunsuch]

I know for sure that Baltimore accepts candidates, as they have had some entries and vows in the last couple of years. So does Reno, and so does Cleveland (up to age 50). Indy does not.

You also did not mention Beacon, NY. In short, there are many others who you do not list.

 

[Cloisters]

A provided list would be helpful in making additions to the page.

 

[JHFamily]

Actually, a few JMJ Carmels that use the Carmelite Office with the TLM are missing… Fairfield, PA; Philadelphia, PA; and Post Falls, ID.

 

[mrsdizzyd]

Thank you @Cloisters for putting together what you have so far. Your hard work is appreciated.

 

[Cloisters]

Post Falls is schismatic. I don’t cover SSPX communities.

Fairfield is Elysburg. Thirteen white veils!!! Forgot Philly is now JMJ.

 

[Cloisters]

Thanks!

 

[JHFamily]

Elysburg decided to make Fairfield a foundation rather than just moving the whole community there, so Fairfield is not Elysburg. Also, I think you are thinking of the Dominicans of Post Falls which are SSPX, however, Valparaiso made a Carmel foundation there last year that are served by the FSSP.

 

[Cloisters]

Now I recall the Idaho community. They were stationed at St Joan of Arc, and that’s the only reason I could remember the parish.

So, you’re saying that the JMJ Carmels are:

Valparaiso, NE
Elysburg, PA
Fairfield, PA
Post Falls, ID

Did I miss anyone?

There is also a schismatic Carmel in Washington state.

 

[JHFamily]

The Philadelphia Carmel is a JMJ Carmel, even though with the re-foundation they retained the name of the original Carmel.

 

[JHFamily]

There is also a new JMJ foundation in the southern region of the Diocese of Wilcannia Forbes, Australia, if your reach extends that far.

 

[Cloisters]

The JMJ Carmels are unique, so we will list them wherever they are. After I wrote that post, I reviewed the thread and saw Philly. Oops.

 

[JHFamily]

I can see where it would be very difficult to keep all the information up to date. Some communities are growing and making foundations; some are being suppressed, voluntary or involuntarily; and some are merging. There’s a lot going on in the cloistered world.