In the halcyon days of hula hoops, American Bandstand and sleek shiny cars sporting long fins, I first met St. Thérèse.

Venturing outside that morning after hurricane Irma, I felt something like Noah coming forth from the ark.

As we head back to school, we should always be mindful of why we are doing what we are doing and nothing should be done solely by habit!

NBC4 in Los Angeles featured the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles, actively serving here for 90 years in a segment called Millennial Nuns Fuel Their Faith in Los Angeles

On this day, our community welcomes the entrance into the Novitiate our five postulants. Three Sisters also made their first profession of vows.

Born in 1918 in Mexico, Sister Patrocinio knew from the time she was a little girl that she wanted to be a Carmelite Sister. She was attracted to the order by Mother Luisita, the foundress of the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart. “I kept asking her if I could join. I asked until she thought I was old enough.”

We’re celebrating our community’s 90th anniversary! Here we share with you the story of our early days in the U.S. and how our community grew and our work thrived to what we are today – all through God’s loving providence and the help of generous friends and benefactors. Join us on this look back through 90 years……

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