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2024 CINA Symposium

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This is a place to find and contribute to the contemporary interpretation of Carmelite spirituality, and to find inspiration for the journey toward intimacy with God in prayer. It is intended as a collaborative medium for engaging Carmelites and the wider public in the interpretation and application of our Carmelite charism to contemporary times and daily life.

The Carmelite Institute is a collaborative effort of the Carmelites of the United States and Canada. Its mission is to promote the following of Jesus Christ through studies in the Carmelite tradition and by making the tradition available to our Carmelite brothers and sisters, as well as to all those interested in a spiritual life.

Lourdes Crabtree, TOC, appointed Executive Director

The Board of Directors of the Carmelite Institute of North America is pleased to announce the appointment of Lourdes Crabtree, T.O.Carm. as Executive Director effective January 1, 2024. We are announcing this appointment due to of the retirement of Edith Matlock, T.O.Carm, who has completed eight years of service to the “Institute”. We are extremely grateful for all that Edith has done for the Carmelite Institute.

Lourdes hails from Canada. She has previously served on the Board of Directors of the “Institute”. She holds a degree in Computer Science-B.sc(Hons) MBA (Dip) and a PGCE (Adult Education). She was professed into the Third Order in Guildford, England in 1994. In 2004, she emigrated with her husband and daughter to Ontario, Canada. She co-founded the Blessed Trinity Community in Toronto.
Lourdes is currently the Provincial Visitation Coordinator for several Regions of the Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary.

Welcome, Lourdes!

Very Reverend Mario Esposito, O.Carm.
Chairman of the Board
Carmelite Institute of North America
December 27, 2023

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Catholic University of America, Washington, DC

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