I am presently working at our Carmelite High School in the Palm Beach Diocese of South Florida. I teach five Religion courses and work with migrant laborers as a social justice ministry.
I entered the Carmelites eight years ago and professed my simple vows on Jume 9, 1997 and made my solemn commitment in August of 2000.
What attracted me to the Carmelites is their deep, deep spirituality, their devotion to our Blessed Mother, their 800 year tradition and their three Doctors of the Church: Saints Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and Therese of Lisieux.

My advice to those considering a vocation to the Carmelites: “You can’t really know if God is calling you until you make a year commitment of discernment. We offer an opportunity to do this in our pre-novitiate program. SIGN UP!”

Brother Robert Bathe, O.Carm.