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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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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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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Aged 18 -35 ? ‘Exploring Carmel’, starting in September 2024 on Zoom. 12 sessions providing the opportunity to grow spiritually and deepen awareness of God. Build relationships with others and explore the story and gifts of the Carmelite tradition. For more info and registration – https://forms.office.com/e/g1eeJcMTiN
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Such a wonderful, thought provoking and inspiring time spent on pilgrimage with a lovely group of fellow pilgrims last week in France. It was an amazing four days as we journey through Lent. It was great to meet and share this experience and listen to each other- with a shared unity in faith and prayer.
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Going on this Lenten pilgrimage was one of the best things I have ever done in my life. To be surrounded by such rich Church history, and Saints who lived incredible lives; and to do all this with such a beautiful group of people was such a blessing. We began the pilgrimage in Paris to
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Young Adults 20s & 30s. A great opportunity and an invitation to join us in 2024 on the Camino de Santiago. For more details and to register Interest https://carmelite.org/camino-2024/ Not able to commit to the Camino? How about Canterbury? As part of our preparation for the Camino de Santiago next Easter, we are taking part
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The Carmelite European Youth Commission members attended a meeting at the General Curia in Rome from 25th – 27th March. As our first in-person meeting, it was a very enriching time. We shared our experiences and resources, as we continue to collaborate and plan opportunities for young people. The days together were very blessed, including
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The British Province of Carmelites was part of the planning and volunteer team for Flame 2023, that took place on 4 March at the OVO Arena Wembley. Organised by CYMFed (Catholic Youth Ministry Federation), the event was aimed at young people aged 14+ and was attended by over 8,000 people. The theme was ‘Rise Up’
CYMFed Flame Congress is the largest Catholic youth event in England and Wales.
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