Latest Nationwide News – The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS) in New Zealand

Our Christchurch Carmelite Sisters are having their chapel rebuilt

It’s been 91 years! Find out more about the Sisters’ needs as they fundraise for their chapel! Can you help?

Christchurch OCDS Retreat – November 2024

The tree that is beside running water is fresher and gives more fruit ~ St Teresa of Avila.

St Therese of Liseux’s Jubilee Year announced – running until 7 Jan ’24

The bishop of Rome stressed that St Thérèse “lived devoted to God, forgetting about herself, loving and consoling Jesus, and interceding for the salvation
of all.” The 150th anniversary of her birth and the 100th anniversary of her beatification are celebrated this year.

Advent with Carmel: The 2023 OCDS Christchurch Retreat

“Since He has shown me that He alone is perfect happiness”. Nov 24-26, Christchurch (NZ)

2023 Lenten Series with Bishop Greg Homeming OCD

Bishop Greg Homeming OCD is the bishop of Lismore. Check out his recent Lenten series here and on YouTube. Its richness warrants a review even outside of Lent!

Br Adalbert OCD’s Priestly Ordination

Welcome Br. Adalbert Imperial OCD will be ordained to the priesthood on Friday, 14 December (Solemnity of St John of the Cross) at Varroville (Sydney) at 7.30 pm in the parish church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel by Bishop Greg Homeming, OCD This is not only a great day for Br Adalbert but a […]

Secular Carmelite SILENT RETREAT 2021

OCDS Silent Retreat in Christchurch Nov 21 – Enquire Now!

July: Dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus

Let us fix our gaze on the Blood of Christ and realise how truly precious it is, seeing that it was poured out for our salvation and brought the grace of conversion to the whole world.

June: Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

In a spirit of gratitude for graces, blessings and gifts received, let us pray to
the Holy Spirit to guide and direct us in these elections, granting us good
judgement and listening hearts

May: Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Such a beautiful month where we give thanks and praise to God for the gift
our Blessed Lady is to us; how honoured we are to be called to be her children in Carmel.

April: Dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament

By Mary O’Boyle OCDS, Christchurch President Welcome Dear Seculars, Lent, a time of waiting in loving silence as our Saviour and Lord makes His painful way to Calvary. St Thérèse wrote the following poem (on page 2), and I offer it for quiet contemplation as we accompany Him. 1. There is on this earth A […]

March: Dedicated to St Joseph (Patron of Carmel)

Ash Wednesday is very close now (March 5th), time to think about and
choose our Lenten exercises.

February: Dedicated to the Holy Family

By Mary O’Boyle OCDS, Christchurch President Welcome Pope Francis has declared 2025 a Jubilee Year, with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope”. It is of great importance and held for the forgiveness of sins and the punishment due to sin. The Door represents reconciliation and forgiveness of sins. Those entering through the Holy Door may gain […]