Carmelite Friars (Discalced) - California-Arizona Province of Saint Joseph

09/09/2026

On September 8, 2026, the feast of the Birth of the Virgin Mary, during Vespers, Mico Encarnacion, Kevin Buete, and Nigel Yandall began their postulancy.

09/07/2026

Yesterday, September 6, 2026, all the members of the Extraordinary Definitory celebrated mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City.

It was a great experience for all.

09/07/2026

Fotografia dei Padri che partecipano al Definitorio straordinario.
Messico 2026

08/07/2026

https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/us/discalced-carmelites-call-seculars-to-embrace-vocation-as-coequal-members-of-the-order

The first World Meeting of OCDS Carmelites in the history of the order took place July 23–26 in Ávila, Spain.

07/25/2026

A special message from Father General Miguel to the Carmelite Seculars of the California Arizona Province. Father General is present at the OCDS International Congress in Spain from July 23-26, 2026.

07/19/2026

The Brothers share their new names!

07/16/2026

Yesterday, July 15, during Evening Prayer I for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at the Carmelite House of Studies and Novitiate in Mount Angel, OR. seven new novices were clothed, two from the California - Arizona Province and five from the Washington Province. From the California - Arizona Province: Bro. Steven and Bro. Ryan. From the Washington Province: Bro. Benjamin Simmons. Bro. Toheeb Alejo, Bro. Felipe Pereiro, Bro. Jacob Clift, Bro. Daniel Schlies.

Please keep our novices in your prayers.

06/08/2026

SCARICA PDF SCARICA PDF

06/07/2026

05/30/2026

More pictures of our Ugandan friars and their visit to our communities. Right now, Bro. Emmanuel and Bro. Daudi are at the Oakville House of Prayer.