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Carmelite Friars

Order of Discalced Carmelites, UK

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A Warm Welcome

Welcome to the website of the Discalced Carmelites in the UK. We are friars and lay people who dedicate our lives to living out prayer and community through running a Retreat Centre on the outskirts of Oxford and two parishes. Whoever you are, we offer opportunities for you to leave your busy life and spend time in peaceful contemplation.

Kensington Priory

The Carmelite Priory of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Simon Stock has been a presence in the area for 150 years.

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Gerrards Cross Priory

The priory comprises of five members who maintain the prayer life and minister in a parish.

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Oxford Priory

The Carmelite Priory in Oxford is situated in the beautiful Boars Hill area.

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The Carmelite Way

Mass & Prayer

From attending Online Mass, requesting a Mass for your intentions or asking us to pray for you - all details are here.

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Spirituality

Our video reflections, books services, youth programmes and vocations draw you into the Carmelite Way.

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Conferences and Events

Our annual conferences and events are larger opportunities to deepen your spirituality.

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Online Talks & Retreats

We offer a number of free and paid online talks and retreats to enrich your faith and prayer life.

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Courses & Programmes

We run a variety of courses on prayer and spiritual direction that can help you step forward in faith.

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Peaceful Breaks, Retreats & Facilities

We offer a range of residential retreats, breaks, bed and breakfast and meeting room hire for individuals or groups.

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Fr. Kelvin Introduces Our 2021 Spirituality Summit

2015-01-10

Mass at Kensington Priory

Daily at 12:15pm and 6:00pm

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Mass at Gerrards Cross

Mon-Friday: 7am & 9am
Saturday & bank hols: 10:00am & 5:30pm
Sunday: 7:45am, 9:00am, 11am and 5:30pm

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Mass at Oxford Priory

Daily at 7:30 am and 12:15pm
Healing Mass: First Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm

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Meet Our Team

  • Fr. Liam Finnerty, Carmelite Priest
  • Anne Donald, Carmelite Secular
  • Fr. Yamai Bature, Carmelite Priest
  • Fr. Alexander Ezechukwu, Carmelite Priest
  • Fr Anthony Parsons, Carmelite Priest
  • Julienne Mclean, Spirituality Tutor
  • Fr. Kelvin Ekhoegbe, Carmelite Priest
  • Sue Pacey, Carmelite Secular
  • Heather Ward, Carmelite Secular
  • Fr. Thaddeus Ekuma, Carmelite Priest
  • Fr John McGowan, Carmelite Priest
  • Annette Goulden, Carmelite Secular
  • Fr Matt Blake, Carmelite Priest

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Get In Touch

Kensington: 020 7937 9866
Gerrards Cross: 01753 886581
Oxford: 01865 730183
Kensington: enquiries@carmelitechurch.org
Gerrards Cross: office@stjosephs.org.uk
Oxford: priory@carmelite.org.uk

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