by Sister Helena of Mary, O.Carm. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS, HUDSON, NY On April 21, 2024, Sister Helena and Sister Mary visited Saint Mary-Holy Trinity Church in Hudson, NY to participate in the parish celebration of World Day of Prayer for Vocations and Good Shepherd Sunday.  We attended the 4:00pm Saturday Vigil Mass and the 9:00 am Sunday Mass.We thank Father Anthony Barratt, Pastor of Saint Mary's for the opportunity to visit and witness to religious life and a visit to the rectory for an enjoyable coffee/tea and pastry! by Sister Lois Ann, O.Carm. HOLY HOUR ..read more

  by Sister Philomena Anne of Divine Mercy, O.Carm. I believe that Thanksgiving which has been around for many years, is just as important today. As the world continues to change from one generation to another, so many people today forget to be thankful for what thy have. People forget also that whatever they are blessed with is a gift from God, not something they obtain all by themselves. We live in a day and age ware we always want more and more especially as technology develops over the years, we run the risk of becoming greedy and selfish. Remember everyone to say thank you show the ..read more

 The Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm hosted a "Come and Rest in Him Weekend Retreat" at Saint Teresa's Motherhouse in Germantown, New York. The retreat began with arrival and gathering on Friday, June 23 and ended after lunch on Sunday, June 25. There were seven young women who participated. Our three spiritual directors, Matt Ingold, Sister Mary of Jesus, O.Carm. (vocation director) and Sister Helena of Mary, O.Carm. (novice director), provided direction to those who were interested. Sister Lois Wetzel (postulant director) was also available for spiritual mentoring. The retreat ..read more

 by Sister Michelle Elizabeth, O.Carm. Last night Sr. Sharon Rose, Sr. Dolores, and Sr. Michelle Elizabeth attended Catholic NYC’s monthly Young Adult Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The night included the opportunity for adoration and confession before the Mass, and a social event afterwards. The Sisters had the chance to pray and connect with many young adults throughout the Archdiocese during the night. #carmelites4aged #prayforvocations #catholicnyc #catholicyoungadults ..read more

Sister Bernadine and Sister Helena attended the First Profession of Vows by our Carmelite Brothers at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Middletown, NY. Brother Derrick Turrentine, O.Carm. and Brother Salvador Solis, O.Carm. from the Province of The Most Pure Heart of Mary presented themselves to embrace the evangelical counsels following the Rule of Saint Albert. The Very Reverend Mario Esposito, O.Carm, Prior Provincial of the Saint Elias Province, was the Presider.  The Very Reverend Cal Markelz, O.Carm. of the Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary, was the homilist ..read more

 On Sunday, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, our Formation Sisters attended the Sunday Mass followed by Eucharistic Procession at Saint Christopher's Church in Red Hook, NY. As the universal Church honors the Body and Blood of Christ in different ways of Adoration, Procession, and conferences on this great gift of the Trinity to the Church, we visited our local Church and met local parishioners. It was a great day to be visible and connect with people both young and old ..read more

 by Sister Philomena Anne, O.Carm. Today is Memorial Day when we honor the living and those who gave up their lives so America can be and remain free. We also remember the families of our fallen heroes. May God continue to bless them for the sacrifices their sons and daughters have made. We also remember the families of the heroes who still live among us. May God continue to bless them for the service of their sons and daughters who fought to keep America free.  ..read more

October 21-23, 2022 We are glad to announce that we are going to hold two Fall Come & See weekends this year! For those of you who have visited the Motherhouse in the past could attest how beautiful this place is! If one is open to it, you can see and feel God's presence  all around nature and in the silence of the Hudson River along the Catskill mountains. Saint Teresa's Motherhouse in Germantown, New York is home to the Carmelite Sisters and their Formation House. So come and join us for this weekend's experience of get away! You will have the opportunity to ask questions, learn ab ..read more

On August 16, we hosted a prayer service for Sister Michelle Elizabeth as her days at the Motherhouse wind down and she prepares to leave the Novitiate. On Saturday, August 20, she will profess First Vows. She will then begin her life as a newly professed and eventually leave for her first "Obedience" in Columbus, OH! It was a simple and beautiful prayer service, acknowledging Sister's religious commitment and celebrating a new beginning. Some Sisters took the opportunity to come up and share their sentiments, prayers, goodbyes and well-wishes as Sr. Michelle Elizabeth welcomed the Community's ..read more

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