October 16-18, 2026
Women’s silent retreat October 16-18, 2026, at El Carmelo Retreat House in Redlands, given by the Carmelite Friars. Some spaces are allocated to St Gregory the Great women. If you are interested in attending, please contact Hilda Nouri (619) 599-5091 or Gayle D’Souza (507) 319-5913. The theme for this year’s retreat is “Silence: God’s first language – A year with St John the Cross”. Single occupancy is $280 and double occupancy is $230 per person.
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Contact: Hilda Nouri • 619-599-5091 • hildastv@aol.com
El Carmelo Retreat House: 926 East Highland Avenue, Redlands, California
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The Order of Discalced Carmelites Friars of the California-Arizona Province
Carmelites trace their roots and their name to Mount Carmel in the Holy Land. Their first chapel was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. They called themselves the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel.
In the 16th century in Spain, St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) renewed the Carmelite Order. With St. John of the Cross (1542-1591), she strengthened the Order’s commitment to follow Christ through an intense life of prayer for the good of all the Church. They and their spiritual descendants were known as the Discalced—or reformed—Carmelites.
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