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Sr Lauren of the Cross: First Profession

Welcome The newly professed Sr Lauren of the Cross made her First Profession (Promises) at the Christchurch Carmelite Monastery on 15th October 2024. It has been a pleasure to witness another sister join our OCD sisters in Christchurch. The Church continues to grow in every age, for God is timeless and present. The Mass was […]

November: Dedicated to the Holy Souls

November is a special time to remember all those who have died, especially in Mass intentions. We especially remember members of our Community who died recently.

Sister Lucia of Jesus, a pathway of light

Pope Francis filled our Order & the Church with utmost joy through the decree publication on the heroic virtues of Sr Maria Lucia of Jesus & Immaculate Heart.

October: Dedicated to the Holy Rosary

We are to RENEW THE FACE OF THE EARTH, that is what Jesus has
called us to do and Blessed Josefa Naval Girbes, OCDS epitomizes HOW.

Christchurch OCDS member Ken Orr wins St Gianna & Pietro Molla Award

Welcome Article content adapted from Right to Life. Christchurch OCDS member Ken Orr was recently awarded the St Gianna & Pietro Molla Award for service to life and family by Right to Life. Ken, the father of Christchurch Diocesan priest Fr Chris Orr, has been a long-term member of the Christchurch Peace of Christ […]

September: Dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows

By Mary O’Boyle OCDS, Christchurch President Welcome Dear Brothers and Sisters in Carmel, Looking at our Carmelite motto from our Father and Founder, St Elias, he is described as “consumed by zeal for the Lord, devoted to observing and restoring the worship of the one true God in this spiritually feeble age”. Father Gabriel, “Divine […]