I have just been assigned to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and priory in Middletown, New York where I will serve as Parochial Vicar. I will be involved in the life of the parish community.
 I entered the Carmelite formation program in January of 1994 and professed simple vows in June of 1996. I became a solemnly professed member of the Order on August 14, 1999 and was ordained a Carmelite Priest on June 15, 2002.

What attracted me most to Carmel was the life of the Carmelite Saints, in particular, Saint Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and Therese of Lisieux.
 My advice to those considering a vocation to the Carmelites: “Our way of life is a communal one in which we strive our best to support and care for each other. Consider our community and help us to witness to this important value needed in our world today.”
 
 Father Roberto Perez, O. Carm.