The discalced Carmelite nuns of the Monastery of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Joseph have scheduled their final Mass in their Brooklyn monastery this Monday, Dec. 12 at 6:45 am. They will be moving to a new monastery in Pleasant Mount, PA. Here is the announcement on their website:
It is with both joy and sorrow that we share with you the news that our Community will be moving to a new location at Pleasant Mount, PA . Please keep us in your prayers, and be assured of our continued prayers for you.
The website explains the reason for the move:
“Our Carmelite Monastery, in the Diocese of Brooklyn, is located next to a park (just 10 feet away from our enclosre wall) which has proved to be a real problem and in recent times, even a danger for our Community. The noise level coming from the park has always been a difficulty, but this past year it has grown to be unbearable, especially following the outbreak of the pandemic and the curtailment of the police. The area directly behind our wall has become a hangout for gangs who blast horrendous music (if one can call it music) all hours of the night.
“Worse than the noise, however, is the late night carousing, drinking and drugs, as well as the evidence of satanic rituals just feet away from us. Under such conditions it is impossible for our Community to grow and flourish. We have several inquiries from young woman who feel called to our Carmel; however it would be impossible to receive them at our present location. In addition, a rural setting would be a great help and stimulus to contemplative life and with the uncertainty of these times, it would afford us the opportunity to be more self-sufficient.”
A 13-acre property near Scranton “abounding in silence” was donated to the nuns. The nuns plan to build an authentic Spanish carmel “like those in which Our Holy Mother, St. Teresa of Jesus and her daughters lived.”
The nuns are looking for donations. For more information visit their website
Related Articles
No user responded in this post