The Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

To support all those who preach the gospel and spread the faith by means of prayer and sacrifice



Founded, Date/Place:  August 24, 1562 / Spain

Founder:   St. Teresa Jesus (Avila)

Canonical Status:  Pontifical Right, 16th Century

Motto:  Zelo zelatus sum pro Domino Exercituum

Charism:  Enclosed Contemplatives: prayer and Sacrifice at the service of the Church and the world. Lived in a small Community

Purpose:  To support all those who preach the gospel and spread the faith by means of prayer and sacrifice

Prioress : Sr. Mary Veronica, OCD

The order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel,
Mount Carmel Monastery,
P. O. Box 23, Zing (661001),
Taraba State,
Nigeria

MOBILE: 08033516952, 07038368333
EMAIL: carmel.zing@yahoo.com

Sisters in Perpetual Vows

  • Sr. M. Catherine of Jesus
  • Sr. M Regina of the Sacred Heart
  • Sr. Mary Lucy of Jesus
  • Sr. Mary Veronica of the Trinity
  • Sr. Mary Esther of St. Joseph
  • Sr. Mary Rifkatu of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
  • Sr. Maria Dorathy of Divine Mercy and Holy Family
  • Sr. Mary Domitilla of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus Christ and of the Holy Wounds
  • Sr. Juliana Marie of the Archangels

Number of Sisters in Temporary Vows – 1