We received this message from Kharkiv-Ukraine, April 15, 2014 (Communicationes).- Despite many efforts for peace in the world, in these days peace is being trampled on by many conflicts: Syria, Venezuela, and Ukraine. This last conflict is very specific, since it is an open attack on the sovereignty of a country using deceitful methods. To [...]

NEW ROUND: The Carmelite Institute is proud to announce that, thanks again to a generous benefactor, we will again sponsor the Vilma Seelaus Essay Competition in 2014, deadline for submissions is June 30, 2014. Please visit: Vilma Seelaus Prize page to learn more.

Please read a new short article by Fr. Leopold dedicated to the memory of Titus Brandsma, who is commonly associated with freedom of the press, defense of human rights, and the autonomy of the Catholic schools under the oppressive power of Hitler’s empire.

Announcing: Fr. Michael Mulhall's online class on the Carmelite Rule is continuing with Chapter 19 What's Under Your Habit (Accingi Lumbi Vestri)! Would you like to participate in online courses? Check out our course selection, and let us know!

We have a new blog post from Sr. Helena of Mary, O.Carm "Our Lenten Journey", please look for it in the main navigation.

Make 2015 your year to discover St. Teresa of Avila more fully. Join the Carmelite Institute on a pilgimage to Spain! For more information please visit this event's page.  

The Carmelite Institute is delighted to present to you, Keith Egan's recent lecture to the Doctor of Ministry students at the Viriginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA. The lecture is entitled, "Shall We Have a More Contemplative Church?" Also, as we experience unprecedented cold throughout the Mid-West and Eastern United States, this might be the [...]

He took the name of a humble saint and then called for a church of healing. The first non-European pope in 1,200 years is poised to transform a place that measures change by the century Read more