St. Teresa of Jesus, also known as St. Teresa of Avila, was a Discalced Carmelite nun who died in 1582. In September, the Diocese of Avila announced that officials had opened her tomb in Alba de ...

Founder (with St. Teresa) of the Discalced Carmelites, doctor of mystic theology, b. at Hontoveros, Old Castile, 24 June, 1542; d. at Ubeda, Andalusia, 14 Dec., 1591 ...

Your browser does not support the audio element. Sister Michael of Christ the King (Elaine) Crimmins, beloved Carmelite nun of the former Discalced Carmelite ...

Pope Francis invites Discalced Carmelite nuns to immerse themselves entirely in the Lord's presence in order to be filled with joy and love. "The path of contemplation is inherently a path of love," ...

Fray Luis de León 1588 – Toledo, Spain Discalced Carmelites Ordo Fratrum Carmelitarum Discalceatorum Beatae Mariae Virginis de Monte Carmelo Carmelitas Descalzos St. Teresa of Jesus and St. John of ...

A new monastery for Discalced Carmelite nuns has been established in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, marking the growth of contemplative life in hard times. HANOI: A new monastery for Discalced Carmelite ...