Contact

Rev. Matthias of the Immaculate Heart, O.C.D.
Vocation Director
P.O. Box 3420
San Jose, CA 95156

(408) 251-1361 x324
vocationcarmelite@gmail.com
https://discalcedcarmelitefriars.com/

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Year Founded

39

Members

19-35

Age Range

Rome, Italy

Generalate

Dioceses

Jinja, Uganda in Africa Los Angeles, CA Portland, OR San Bernardino, CA San Jose, CA Santa Rosa, CA Seattle, WA Tucson, AZ

Mission

The Discalced Carmelite Friars, sons of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross, live as brothers in community seeking union with God. With Our Lady of Mt. Carmel as our patroness, we serve Christ and His Church through ministries of prayer, presence, evangelization and pastoral care.

Qualifications

A firm desire for union with God through prayer and service to the Church. Good psychological and physical health. Free of dependents and financial debt. Some college or work experience.

Formation

Postulancy: four to six months. Novitiate: one year (with an additional one year as a junior professed brother in the novitiate). Juniorate: five years of temporary vows renewed annually (may undergo priestly formation at this time). Solemn profession: At the end of five years of temporary vows. The friar becomes a chapter member at this time.

Province

California-Arizona Province of St. Joseph ~ Western U.S.

International

The Discalced Carmelite Friars are worldwide

Belated Vocations

Up to age 40 may be considered.