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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North European Carmelite Young Adults, Lisieux, June 2026 In early June, a group of around 40 young adults from the Carmelite Northern European provinces of UK, Ireland, France, Netherlands, Czech Republic and Poland gathered in Lisieux, France, an important pilgrimage site where St Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face spent her religious
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A pilgrims reflection I decided to do the Camino under the assurance that if I got nothing else out of it, I’d see some beautiful scenery. Nothing else really felt sure. I didn’t know if the worries and struggles that had been accumulating over the years, and that I was perhaps unconsciously bringing to the
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The Religious of the Assumption and the Carmelite Friars are collaborating to host a discernment weekend for young adults who may be thinking about Consecrated Life. It will take place in Aylesford Priory, the Carmelites’ ancient home, and will be an opportunity for young like-minded adults to take time out of the busyness of life and listen to what God may be
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We’re delighted to announce the launch of our Exploring Carmel Book Club! Building on our Exploring Carmel series, this new initiative invites you to journey more deeply into Carmelite spirituality through shared reading, prayer, and conversation. Whether you’re a regular reader or needing a gentle nudge to pick up a book, this is a wonderful way to meet other young
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My experience of the Jubilee of Hope was one of inspiration, reflection, and exploration of Carmel. We began our pilgrimage in Sassone, where we met Carmelite young people from around the world and learnt more about Carmel and their saints. The group discussions we had over these days gave me hope for the future of
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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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For Young Adults (20s & 30s)
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The Invitation You are warmly invited to Rome in 2025 for the Jubilee of Young People, where you will join as ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. “As young people, you are indeed the joyful hope of the Church and of a humanity always on the move. I would like to take you by the hand 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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