The Mystery Hidden Behind the Carmelite Grille
The main apostolate and charism of the Discalced Carmelite nuns is to be ardently united to Jesus Christ by love
The main apostolate and charism of the Discalced Carmelite nuns is to be ardently united to Jesus Christ by love
June 30 ruling grants the Fort Worth Diocese’s motion to dismiss the monastery’s complaint, which accused Bishop Michael Olson of theft, defamation and abuse of power.
In the video, the bishop alleged that Mother Gerlach admitted to violations of the vow of chastity on four separate occasions before Bishop Olson came to the monastery to request access to phones and computers as part of the investigation.
Images purporting to show drug use in the monastery were taken by a confidential informant within the monastery.
COMMENTARY: Forty years ago, such punishments were rare and light; today, they are frequent and severe. Has balance been restored?
The nuns at the Monastery of the Discalced Carmelites of St. Teresa in Havana are grateful for generosity and the True Presence.
Founded in 1790, the Mount Carmel Monastery was the first Catholic convent for religious women in the U.S.
Pope Francis described her as 'primarily a teacher of prayer' and said that 'the discovery of Christ’s humanity was central to her experience.'
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