The former Archbishop of Milwaukee, now Archbishop of New York, Timothy Cardinal Dolan will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving at our Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians on April 28, 2012. All the public are invited. His Eminence (to-Be) was responsible for petitioning the Holy See to recognize the National Shrine as a
Continue Reading...The Carmelite Institute is offering its Annual Endowed Carmelite Lecture, "A Carmelite Psychologist Reads John of the Cross" at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Washington Theological Union. Fr. Quinn Connors, O.Carm. will present a paper and Fr. Kevin Culligan, O.C.D. will offer a response. The event is free and open to the
Continue Reading...Fr. George Mangiaracina, O.C.D. of our Monastery of the Espousal of Joseph and Mary in Brighton, MA has just authored a new book of Lenten reflections, entitled A Lenten Journey with Jesus Christ and Saint John of the Cross. The book's back cover states: "Inside you will find a short biography of St. John of the Cross, a History of Lent,
Continue Reading...The Institute of Carmelite Studies will continue its lecture series entitled "Carmelite Authors 101." Co-sponsored this year by the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, the lectures will be held at different locations on the Boston College campus in Chestnut Hill, MA. The series aims to provide a sound introduction to the person and
Continue Reading..."Entre los pucheros anda el Señor [Among the pots walks the Lord]," St. Teresa had written to her nuns who perhaps imagined God to be more present in the chapel than in the kitchen (Foundations, 5.8). In September we lost a beloved friar who was known to anyone who would have visited our monastery in Washington, DC during the past fifty years.
Continue Reading...On September 10 the Basilica Church of the National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians in Hubertus, WI was filled to its 1,000-seat capacity for the performance of Leonardo Defilippis' performance of VIANNEY, a 90-minute dramatic presentation of the story of St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars. The production was written for the occasion of the Year
Continue Reading...The Institute of Carmelite Studies will continue its lecture series entitled Carmelite Authors 101. Hosted this year at our monastery on 2131 Lincoln Road, NE in Washington, DC, it aims to provide a sound introduction to the person and writings of the most prominent authors of Carmel, including Thérèse of Lisieux, Edith Stein, Teresa of Ávila, John
Continue Reading...After a long, technological hiatus and several months of piece-by-piece construction, we have posted online our new website. In contrast with the former, outdated site, it provides us easier access for the purpose of updating it with current events and posting information and articles on the life within our Order and province. I hope it will better
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