Image: Matthew Janvier O.Carm and Desiderio Garcia Martinez O.Carm, Prior General On Saturday 3rd October, there was great joy and thanksgiving at The Friars, Aylesford, as our brother Matthew Janvier O.Carm made his Solemn Profession as a Carmelite. Surrounded by his family, friends and members of the wider Carmelite family, Matthew made his lifelong commitment to
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The British Province of Carmelites is developing a new initiative at The Friars, Aylesford, in the heart of Kent. We are creating a space where young people and young adults can experience community, explore faith and grow in confidence and purpose. Rooted in the Christian tradition and shaped by our Carmelite way of life, we walk
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We are delighted to launch the British Carmelites WhatsApp Channel, a new way to stay connected with the life and mission in the province and beyond . Walk the Carmelite way with inspiration and encouragement from our rich Carmelite tradition, alongside news, events and opportunities to grow in faith. The channel features Walking with Carmel, a daily
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“Every journey begins with a single step.” ― Lao Tzu The new Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, set out earlier this week on a six-day walking pilgrimage from London to Canterbury, as part of her spiritual preparation for her Installation service at Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday 25 March. The
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I was fortunate enough to attend the Jubilee Year event in Rome last week — an experience that has left a deep and lasting mark on my heart. Going into it, I had no expectations as I had never been to anything like ‘World Youth Day’ before, so I didn’t quite know what to expect.
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Message of the Prior General on the Occasion of the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in the Jubilee year 2025
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On Saturday 5th July, we were delighted to celebrate the Ordination of Richard Green, O.Carm., to the priesthood. The celebration took place at The Friars, Aylesford, during a Mass celebrated by Bishop Paul Hendricks. We were pleased to welcome Richard’s family, Carmelites from the Province and beyond, as well as many people from Parishes and
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The retreat of the Simply Professed from the provinces, commissariats and delegations of Italy, France, Catalunia, Britain, La Bruna, Poland, Naples and Ireland, gathered in Nocera Umbra on Monday 29th July until Sunday 4th August for a week of prayer, retreat and fraternity. We are very grateful to the community in Nocera Umbra, and to our brothers
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