Carmel of Elijah

04/03/2026

We are so grateful to Bishop Umbers for taking time out of his busy schedule to attend our Groundbreaking Ceremony, especially as he prepares for the 2028 International Eucharistic Congress in Sydney!

We will be keeping Bishop Umbers and the IEC planning team in our prayers!

Help us build our new home! Stage 1 of our monastery building project is currently 21.2% funded.

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22/02/2026

My name is Pan and I am one of the Sisters' Maremma Sheep dogs. I am almost 7 years old and was gifted to the Carmel a few years ago along with my brother, Finnigan. My breed is well known for their protective instincts so I am often kept with the sheep at night to protect the lambs from foxes. Although I love to receive affection from the Sisters, I never come when I am called! The Sisters tell me that stubbornness is a common Maremma trait....

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12/02/2026

One month later, we are still hearing about the many blessings showered upon those who attended our Groundbreaking Ceremony and Pontifical Mass!

We are so grateful to Mykola Cardinal Bychok for taking part in this special occasion in the history of our monastery. May God reward His Eminence abundantly for traveling all the way to Our Lady's little house here in Mathoura!

Watch the full highlights video from our Groundbreaking Ceremony: https://youtu.be/0bSOHMwnHYo

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10/02/2026

In the book of Kings, the Lord said to the Prophet Elijah: “Depart from here and turn eastward, and hide yourself by the brook Cherith, that is east of the Jordan. You shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.”

And so began the Carmelite quest for the heights and depths of contemplation!

But why did God command the ravens to feed Elijah?

We asked our Bishop Columba to explain.

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07/02/2026

View the full photo gallery from our Solemn Pontifical Mass | January 11 2026

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Photos courtesy of Patrick Giam

06/02/2026

View the full photo gallery from our Groundbreaking Ceremony | January 10 2026

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Photos courtesy of Patrick Giam.

30/01/2026

Watch the full highlights video from our Groundbreaking Ceremony.

29/01/2026

Our dear Bishop Columba Macbeth-Green OSPPE DD's inspirational words about our building project. Watch the full highlights video from our Groundbreaking Ceremony: https://youtu.be/0bSOHMwnHYo

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26/01/2026

Watch the highlights from the Sisters' Groundbreaking Ceremony:
https://youtu.be/0bSOHMwnHYo?si=wKyg1o5WygcPnLZG

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Stage 1 is currently: 20.42% funded

On Saturday the 10th January 2026, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Carmel of Elijah in order to mark commencement of construction for the first sta...

23/01/2026

My name is Snowy and I am one of the Sisters' Awassi milk sheep. My affectionate and gentle nature is a source of joy to the Sisters and I often follow them around the monastery paddocks as they work. Originating from the Holy Land, my breed is widely considered to be the sheep that Jesus refers to in the Gospels.

"I am the good shepherd. I know my sheep, and mine know me." John 10:14

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17/01/2026

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15/01/2026

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