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Jubilee 2015

On June 6, 2015, nine Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm celebrated their 50th, 60th and 70th religious jubilees.  The event was held at the Chapel of Saint Teresa’s Motherhouse in Germantown, New York.  The day was perfect for such a joyous occasion and the beauty of Avila-on-Hudson was ever at its best.  The principal celebrant was Rev. David Simpson, O.Carm. Also present at the altar were Very Rev. Mario Esposito, O.Carm, Rev. Joseph Nguyen Do, O.Carm., Rev. Joseph Finch and Rev. Kane.  The Carmelite Novices assisted during the liturgy.  The event was attended by family members and friends of our Jubilarians. READ MORE

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Celebrating the 31st Anniversary

The Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm celebrated the 31st anniversary of Venerable Mary Angeline Teresa’s entrance into eternal life on January 21st.  If Mother Angeline was alive today, she would have been 122 years old!  Called to religious life at an early age of nineteen, she reached the fullness of her religious consecration when God called her to establish a religious community especially dedicated to the care of the elderly.  Among the many attributes of virtues, one that best describes this woman of faith was her religious zeal.  It is very appropriate then that the theme for this year’s anniversary celebration which falls on this proclaimed “Year of Consecrated Life” is that of the “Consecrated Woman of the Church.” Continue reading “Celebrating the 31st Anniversary”