Formation Workshop - "Establishing Healthy Communities" - Connecticut Region October 11, 2025
On the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Fr. Francis lit a candle for all the petitions of the Lay Carmelites for this Advent and Christmas Seasons.
Also Father prayed at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and lit candles for your petitions. You are in his prayers.
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Unveiling New Banner
St. Elijah Community
Troy, New York
Profession Ceremonies for Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Lay Carmelite Community at St. Matthew’s Parish
East Stroudsburg, Pa. November 8, 2025
Father Francis concelebrates Mass with
Father Don Williams,
Pastor of St. Matthew’s Church, East Stroudsburg, PA.
Rob Chelednik signs the parchment with his promises in the presence of Father Francis.
In the foreground are Ana Rivera, Mary LaBar and Louise DiBernard.
Left to right: Gerry Burns (Director), Ana Rivera, Mary LaBar,
Jean Lynch (Formation Director), Louise DiBernard and Rob Chelednik
On-going formation lesson on Mother Angeline, (Venerable Mary Angeline Teresa Mccrory, Foundress of the Carmelite Sisters of the Aged and Infirm). Doug Lee, Formation Director presented a movie and talk on her life to the Carmelite Community of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, Medord (Long Island), NY
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ADVENT DAY - 2025
NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
LAY CARMELITES ARE PEOPLE OF
Prayer
Bringing one into union with the Triune God who is the source of all life. A strong prayer life is vital to the life of the Lay Carmelite.
Community
Being with people of like mind and heart, drawing strength
and encouragement, to follow Christ in our everyday lives.
Service
Bringing Christ into our everyday world through our actions rooted in the Gospel.