On Wednesday 6th December, the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle, Rt. Rev. Stephen Wright celebrated a Mass to welcome back the Carmelite Friars to the North East after an interlude of 484 years. The Carmelites, Damian Cassidy and Paul Jenkins, are at the service of the Parishes of St John Vianney, St Cuthbert and St […]
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The Movement for Good Awards is an annual programme of giving. This year they are giving over £1million to charities and good causes – with your help. You can nominate the Carmelite Charitable Trust for a £1,000 award. The more nominations a charity gets, the greater their chances of winning, so spread the word! Thank
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Following the Requiem Mass for our brother Francis Kemsley, O.Carm. which took place at The Friars, Aylesford on Thursday 26th October, we would like to share the homily text from the Evening Reception and the Requiem Mass. Evening Reception Homily – Fr. Gerard Walsh, O.Carm (pdf) Requiem Mass Homily – Fr. Michael Cox, O. Carm
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The requiem Mass for our brother Francis Kemsley O.Carm will take place at The Friars, Aylesford on 11.30 am on Thursday 26 October. We appreciate not everyone is able to attend, so we will be live streaming the service on YouTube.
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Happy Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven! Read our latest weekly reflection on the Assumption, here. May Mary, our Mother and Sister, lead us to Jesus Christ her son. #Assumption #Carmelites #BlessedVirginMary #OurLady #God #Heaven #Carmel
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Share the WYD experience with us from Mon 31st July – Mon 7th August 2023.World Youth Day (WYD) is a global event celebrated every few years, bringing together young people and the Pope. This year, a small group of young adults from the British Province of Carmelites will be attending WYD in Lisbon, Portugal.Follow our
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The British Province of Carmelites rejoices today as their brother, Matthew Janvier, O.Carm. professes simple vows for three years. Please pray for him.
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It is with sadness, but trusting in the mercy of God, that we announce the death of our brother, Fr. Kevin Alban, O.Carm., on 4th May 2021, aged 62 years. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. His Requiem Mass will take place at The Friars, Aylesford, on Monday 17th May at 11.30am. The
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A major new resource has been published that throws light on the lives of medieval Carmelites. The Biographical Register of Carmelites in England and Wales 1240-1540 is the result of decades of meticulous research by leading historian and Carmelite friar Father Richard Copsey, O.Carm. For over thirty years Father Richard has visited libraries and archives across Europe recording whatever
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