THE APOSTOLIC CARMEL CONGREGATION

The Apostolic Carmel is a Congregation of Sisters aggregated to the Order of Discalced Carmelites ( OCD ). It was founded in 1868 at Bayonne, France, by Mother Mary Veronica of the Passion, and established in Mangalore, India, in 1870, by Bishop Marie Ephrem OCD.

CARMEL - A CALL TO PRAYER

To enter the Apostolic Carmel is to enjoy the heritage of Carmel firmly rooted in Prayer; to be drawn to seek God above all things as the single purpose of our lives. Through Prayer and Contemplation, God invites us to receive His message and offers us divine strength to bring His Word to effect in our lives from moment to moment. As we grow in prayer, we become increasingly conscious of our insufficiency and come to the realization that GOD ALONE SUFFICES.

"A CARMEL FOR THE MISSIONS"

Apostolic Carmelites reach out in a unique fashion as "contemplatives in action". This is our mission: TO MAKE CHRIST THE CENTRE OF ALL CULTURES and in doing so - to live a truly fraternal life with the sisters of the Congregation and with all men and women of all nations and cultures; God's overflowing love fills us with prophetic zeal to share this love with all; receiving even as we give it through education and other works of mercy and charity.

Today our work continues to flower and bear fruit in convents across the globe - in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Kuwait, Africa and Rome. We serve in Degree and Training Colleges, Training and Technical Schools, Primary and High Schools, Hostels, Boarding Houses, Children's Homes, Special Schools, Nurseries, Balwadis, Clinics, Creches, Needlework Centres, Community Welfare Projects and Mission Stations ...

WHAT WE SEEK TO OFFER YOU THROUGH OUR WEBSITE

It is our hope that you will be touched with the peace and joy of Carmel as you browse through our pages. Our site is designed to provide a wealth of information about our spirituality and congregation that may help to give you a better understanding of our mission.

My prayer is that this site becomes a tool to help you hear God's call for your life and respond generously. As you search for answers for your life, we will be happy to provide you with some. God may be calling you and there's no better way to find out than asking ...

Yours in Christ and our Blessed Mother,

              Superior General