Welcome
We are the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel. We are a Roman Catholic contemplative religious order serving in the Archdiocese of Seattle. We believe that a life of prayer in union with God converts hearts and changes the world. We invite you to explore our site to learn more about our way of life, our community, and our history.
"There is a blazing demand for contemplative monasteries whose entire life is devoted to prayer and expiation."
ST. TERESA BENEDICTA OF THE CROSS
Vocations
A vocation to Carmel is a gift from God. A woman who enters Carmel goes through a stage of initial formation which lasts for nine years. This time of discernment for both her and the community will help them to see if she can live within a cloistered, contemplative Order. Formation, however, does not end with Solemn Profession; it is a lifelong process. Our life is a daily saying 'yes' to God and our prayer time makes us sensitive to the voice of God within us.
"Mental prayer, in my opinion, is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends."
ST. TERESA OF AVILA
Mass Times
Sunday
8:00 AM - Mass
4:30 PM - Evening Prayer
Monday - Saturday
8:00 AM - Mass with Morning Prayer
4:30 PM - Evening Prayer
Morning Prayer is private on Sundays and Solemnities.
We follow the Regular Schedule throughout the year including Carmelite feasts, Holy Days of Obligation, and national holidays. If anything changes, we will post a separate Schedule Updates.
Regular Schedule
Links
OCD Nuns Associations
Christ the King Association
Carmelite Resources