Welcome to the Carmelite Hermitage of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Who are the carmelite hermits of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
The Hermits of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel were founded in 1987 as an eremitical community within the ancient Order of Carmel. We are one of only two communities of Carmelite hermits in the United States who are part of the ancient order of Carmel. We lead a semi-eremitical, semi-communal form of life, based upon the Carmelite Rule and the spiritual teaching of the saints of Carmel. By means of prayer and silence, stillness and solitude, we seek a participation in the life of the indwelling Holy Trinity and the salvation of souls.
we follow The Ancient observance of the great carmelite saints
The Hermits follow the ancient Rule given to Carmel by St. Albert of Jerusalem and adopted by St. Teresa of Jesus and St. John of the Cross. If you are interested in reading this holy Rule and seeing what our daily schedule consists in, click below. We are happy to share a bit of our life with you.
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Current Photos of our Monastery and Grounds
