As a religious order in the Catholic Church, the Carmelite friars follow Christ and look to live out a life of allegiance to God by offering God a pure heart and a stout conscience. Jesus, the son of God, is our Lord and example of how to live in this world with our fellow brothers and sisters.

The Order of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel (Latin: Ordo Fratrum Beatissimæ Virginis Mariæ de Monte Carmelo; abbreviated OCarm), known as the Carmelites or sometimes by synecdoche known simply as Carmel, is a mendicant order in the Catholic Church for both men and women.

All the members of the male branch of the Carmelite Order are friars and they are active in many public ministries. Please note that both the ordained men (priests) and the non-ordained men are called friars.

Who are the Carmelite Saints? Leadership Team; The Carmelite Rule; The Carmelite Rule Today; Meet a Carmelite; Carmelite Timeline; Carmelite Family; Carmelite Calendar of Saints; Become a Carmelite Friar; Protecting God’s Children; Friar Login

What distinguishes the Carmelite Friars is the emphasis they give to personal prayer. Our communion with Christ in prayer leads us into closer bonds of true friendship with each other whether at table, our times of recreation, meeting or working together.

Becoming a Discalced Carmelite Friar. Get to know the Carmelite Order, our communities, the friar's vocation. Meet the young men in formation.

Through our prayer, community, and service our Ancient Religious Order continues the Carmelite Charism started over 800 years ago. In this section, we will feature some of our Friars, both solemn and simply professed Friars.

The friars of the Carmelite Order are present in various parts of the world. The Order itself is structured in Provinces, General Commissariats, General Delegations and houses under the direct jurisdiction of the Prior General.

It is composed of friars who profess the three solemn vows of obedience, poverty and chastity, and who share a common purpose: to live the consecrated life according to the spirit of the Order. Each friar is appointed to a local, provincial and general community (depending on the activity he is currently undertaking).

As Carmelites we live our lives in allegiance to Jesus Christ and strive to serve him faithfully with a pure heart and a clear conscience. We seek the face of the living God in a contemplative attitude of prayer, fraternity, and service in the midst of the people.