We are Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus.  A papal Congregation affiliated with the First Order of Carmel.  As women religious we are resolved to serve God, the Church, and our neighbor by means of the Apostolate of Prayer and Atonement, and of active Charity.  Since its very origin, our Congregation has been formed by the Spirit of Carmel, of St. Teresa of Avila and of our Foundress.  The Charism of Carmel consists foremost in the Marian Character of all those who profess allegiance to Carmel.  Carmel is Mary's Order and we venerate her as our Mother and Queen.

The Teresian Charism consists foremost in the striving for union with God through a way of life in which prayer - foremost contemplative prayer and apostolic service in the church blends in harmonious accord.  Prayer and work shall constitute a harmonious whole; we take God into our every day's activity and we refer everything to Him.  In Carmel, contemplation interior prayers is of great importance.

"A Carmelite Sister, D.C.J. must be a religious after the Heart of God, namely a real Bride of the Crucified Savior."  (Mother Foundress)

email:  vocations@carmelitesistersdcj.org