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Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm
Item No.: SP018
History
The Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm were founded in New York City on September3, 1929 by His Eminence, Patrick Cardinal Hayes and Reverend Mother M. Angeline Teresa. At the time both of these great souls realized the need of caring for the middle class Aged persons. Much difficulty was involved in launching a new congregation during the dark days of the depression, but through it all, Mother Angeline Teresa and the six Sisters who started the work with her were courageous and steadfast.Purpose
The purpose of the Community is to sanctify its members by the observance of the Vows of Obedience, Poverty, and Chastity, and in the care of the Aged and Infirm.Training
A young girl who enters the congregation spends her first six months in one of the homes for the aged in New York City. Here she is gradually introduced into the spiritual and active life of the sisters. She receives the habit of Carmel at a ceremony at the motherhouse and then enters the novitiate where she is spiritually prepared for her apostolic work.Qualifications
• Age: 17 to 30.
• Completion of high school is preferred.Habit
The sisters wear a brown habit, tunic, and scapular, with a black veil and cincture, a white mantle, and rosary.Go To: Home Page -- Mail In Order Form