Our Mission

The Mission of Mount Carmel Center is to be a vibrant Carmelite monastery which nurtures spiritual growth and formation in the Christian community through retreats, conferences, and ministry to parishes.

Our Vision

To be a peaceful reflection of the kingdom of heaven so that all are able to:

  • Achieve intimacy with Christ

  • Integrate spirit, mind, and body

  • Live compassionate, prayerful, and hopeful lives

  • Fulfill their role in God’s plan

Our Values:

In all that we do, the friars at Mount Carmel Center value:

  • Maintaining a praying presence in the world

  • Living in gratitude for God’s providence

  • Treating all with compassion and confidentiality

  • Revering God’s work in personal journeys

  • Sharing the wisdom of the Carmelite Saints

  • Being faithful to the spirituality of the Discalced Carmelite tradition