Vocations

The Carmelite Order is present throughout the world, comprised of people from many different cultures and traditions. What unites the Order is the call to live the threefold charism of prayer, community and service.

Vocations

The Carmelite Order is present throughout the world, comprised of people from many different cultures and traditions. What unites the Order is the call to live the threefold charism of prayer, community and service.

PRAYER is at the very heart of the Carmelite vocation. Through praying alone and together as a community, Carmelites seek to deepen their understanding of God and to develop their relationship with Christ.

 

Our COMMUNITY LIFE is a witness to the importance of solidarity. By living, working and praying together, Carmelites find the support they need in their own faith journey, but also provide a practical witness to the teaching of St. Paul, that ‘we are all one body, made up of many parts, united in Christ.’

It is often believed that all Carmelite friars are priests, but this is not always the case. Throughout the world, many Carmelites choose not to be ordained to priestly ministry but commit themselves to other forms of SERVICE, including teaching, chaplaincy, social work or academic studies.

 

Although Carmelite ministries vary, what unites us as brothers is our commitment to a life of community, prayer and service. These three aspects make up the essence of the Carmelite vocation.

Discernment

Could I be a Carmelite? How will I know? Please click below to learn more about becoming a Carmelite

Application Process

What can I expect if I contact the Order? What does the application process look like?

Stages
of
Formation

Having joined the Order, what happens in the first few years?

Prayers for Discernment & Vocations

A collection of prayers for those discerning their vocation

For more information:

For more information please contact the Vocations Director directly via mail, telephone or email. Alternatively, please complete the contact form below. Please be assured that your inquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Michael Troy O. Carm

Vocations Director

Carmelite Community

Moate

Co. Westmeath

N37 AW24

Tel: (090) 648 1160

Email: vocation@carmelites.ie

 

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