The History of Mount Carmel
Sisters of Mount Carmel
- The foundress of the Sisiters of Mount Carmel was Julie Therese Chevrel
- The Sisters of Mount Carmel was established in New Orleans in 1833 and is located in Louisiana
By Michael Bragg
History
In the early 1830's Sister Therese Chevrel and Sister St. Augustin Clerc responded to the invitation of Bishop de Neckere to take over a school for "free young ladies of color" in New Orleans
History
- the two formed a new congregation of women religious, it was called the Lady of Mount Carmel, because of their great devotion to Mary
The Purpose of the Sister of Mt Carmel
- It was founded in order to respond to the needs of their timesand requests of the local church
Purpose
- they strive to be faithful to God's call in the reality of changing circumstances and to be responsive to the needs of the local church
- Their call " to lovingly serve God's people, responding to the needs of the time, taking Mary... in her simplicity, zeal and humility... as our model"
Charism
- well balanced individuals
- mature and independent
- live in community with others
- Deepen relationship with God through liturgy and personal prayer.
Requirements
Dress
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