Carmelite Nuns, Monastery of Mary, Mother of Grace
Contact
Mother Teresa Sonnier, O.C.D.
Vocation Contact
1250 Carmel Ave
Lafayette, LA 70501-5211
lafayettecarmelites@gmail.com
https://lafayettecarmelites.org
Dioceses
Lafayette, LA
Mission
"Hidden with Christ in God” in the heart of the Church, the Discalced Carmelite Nuns live their vocation of prayer, love, and their quest for union with God. Like Mary, they become spiritual mothers through their prayer for the Church and the world. This is lived in a small community where they witness to the joy of the Gospel.
Qualifications
Good moral, physical and psychological health. Free of dependents or debts.
Formation
According to Cor Orans, the Instructions issued by the Holy See in April 2018, the new requirements are: 1 year aspirancy (not necessarily in the Monastery); 1 year postulancy; 2 years novitiate; 5 years temporary vows. (Depending on each candidate, 9-12 years of formation total.)
Province
Autonomous
Belated Vocations
Not over 35, although there could be an exception.