My Carmel journey began as a first grader at Mount Carmel in Abbeville. The Sisters were a big part of my life as a child of Carmel. They influenced my decision to enter the...

Ever since I was a sophomore at Mt. Carmel Academy, I have had a strong desire to love and serve God and God’s people. For 23 years I gratefully served as a teacher, then...

My first experience with the Sisters of Mt. Carmel occurred September 6, 1958, the day I entered the convent to become a postulant. My first experience with the charism of Carmel occurred about 14...

Sr. Donna Girard, a native of New Iberia, LA., is a graduate of Mount Carmel High School in New Iberia. Before entering the Congregation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, she spent several years...

My journey to Carmel came in mysterious ways.  After my mom died, my dad remarried and I felt the marriage would have a better chance of succeeding if  I left it to them. The...

Jesus lived a life of continual prayer and service.  In union with him, we the Sisters of Mount Carmel strive to do the same, relying on his grace and supporting one another. After many...

My assignment is to minister to the people of God as resource person in the Formation and as a Carmelite presence among the members of our Religious Community as well as among the community...

Reflecting on my ministry as pastoral worker, I always savor different experiences being with the people and in different situations. Every day is always a new beginning and a blessing. I always feel blessed...

The Sisters of Mount Carmel became a part of my life when Sister Josepha Maria MacNeil taught me in second grade and later Sister Martina Monk taught me in fourth grade at St. Dominic....