Encounter

about us

We are Carmelite friars that are in the Anglo-Irish Province.

We also have Nigeria and Australia under our Province as Carmelite Friar missionaries went to these locations to spread the word of God.

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We are OCD friars

OCD stands for Order of Carmelite Discalced (shoeless) which is a renewal of the traditional Carmelite order and founded in 1642. It’s founders are St Teresa of Avila and St John of the Cross.

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Locations
In the UK we have 3 houses:
  • Boars Hill, Oxford
  • Kensington, London
  • Gerrards Cross
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Our charism

Contemplation.
Contemplation encompasses prayer, study, community, and service.
This website is one of our outreach and aim to serve.

about us

about_us

We are Carmelite friars that are in the Anglo-Irish Province.

We also have Nigeria and Australia under our Province as Carmelite Friar missionaries went to these locations to spread the word of God.

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We are OCD friars

OCD stands for Order of Carmelite Discalced (shoeless) which is a renewal of the traditional Carmelite order and founded in 1642. It’s founders are St Teresa of Avila and St John of the Cross.

icon_2
Locations
In the UK we have 3 houses:
  • Boars Hill, Oxford
  • Kensington, London
  • Gerrards Cross
icon_3
Our charism

Contemplation.
Contemplation encompasses prayer, study, community, and service.
This website is one of our outreach and aim to serve.