October: Dedicated to the Holy Rosary
October 1, 2026
October: month to celebrate our holy mother, St Teresa, and our dear little flower, St Thérèse, in the backdrop of the month’s dedication – the Holy Rosary.
The Peace of Christ Community meets every first Sunday (Community Meeting Day) and the third Tuesday (Bethany Day) of the month. Enquirers are generally invited to our informal Bethany Day gatherings in order to meet and mingle. When greater interest is ignited, after a period of about six months, they are then invited to join in the Sunday Community Meeting. The map below shows where we regularly meet.
We typically meet at the Carmelite Monastery in Halswell, Christchurch. New visitors are welcome but please contact us first by using the form below. Click on the map below for directions.
It is our commitment to develop communion with other communities especially across New Zealand and within Asia Pacific.
Each year we organise a silent retreat with a Carmelite theme which is open to the other OCDS Communities and to the wider Dioceses as a way of sharing our Carmel charism.
Looking for a retreat away from the stresses of our world?
Our annual silent retreat in Christchurch is running from 13-15 November 2025. This year’s theme is “A Prophetic Presence in the Heart of the Church”, and led by Fr Michael Therese from the Community of St John.
We’d love for you to join us, and it’s open to non-OCDS members. Join our secular carmelites as you take time away to listen to God’s voice.
For more details, to enquire or register, please refer below:
Secular Carmelite Silent Retreat 2026
13-15 November 2025
Rochester and Rutherford Hall
77 Ilam Road, Christchurch.
Retreat Director: Fr Michael Therese CSJ
For more information, contact Megan at
benedictus@windowslive.com
027 410 6940
Read our retreat reflections by clicking on the image above.
Read our retreat reflections by clicking on the image above.
Read our retreat reflections by clicking on the image above.
October: month to celebrate our holy mother, St Teresa, and our dear little flower, St Thérèse, in the backdrop of the month’s dedication – the Holy Rosary.
A prophetic presence in the Heart of the Church. 13-15 Nov, 2026. Christchurch NZ.
As we farewelled our dear Sister Elizabeth of the Trinity that first week of
August, our hearts are filled with such mixed emotions. Sadness at losing
her, yet joy for her that she has been called home to God, the love of her
life.
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