The Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles is a Roman Catholic religious institute of the Carmelite Order founded by Venerable Mother Maria Luisa Josefa of the Blessed Sacrament, also known as Mother Luisita. It's based in Alhambra, California, outside Los Angeles.
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About Sister Carmelite
The way of life of the Carmelite Sister of the Sacred Heart of Los Angeles is rooted in the Gospel, Church, and Carmelite spirituality that lives through the charism of their founder, Mary Maria Maria Luisa Josefa of the Blessed Sacrament. Their mission statement is threefold: "Educate Life with the Mind and Heart of Christ" in school; to "On Family Services for Life" through the elders; and "Fostering a Deeper Spiritual Life" through individual and group retreats.
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History
In the 1920s during the revolution and religious persecution in Mexico, Mrs. Luisita set up schools, hospitals and orphanages despite being scrutinized by the government. The very persecution that tried to destroy his work only spread to other lands when Ms. Luisita and her two colleagues entered the United States as religious refugees in 1927. They built roots in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
The community has grown from humble beginnings with 3 sisters in 1927. Today, the Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Los Angeles have grown to 143 approved sisters.
Apostolic Work
Although most Carmelites are allied nuns, the Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Los Angeles are active communities that combine Carmel's contemplative charisma and bring this passion into the world through ministry in parental care, education, and retreat work. They do this work in 13 locations located in the states of California, Arizona, Colorado and Florida, serving tens of thousands of people every year.
Elder Care
- Santa Teresita - founded 1930 (Skilled & Living Care)
- Avila Gardens - founded 2000 (Independent Life)
- Marycrest Manor - founded in 1956 (Nursing Care)
Work Retreat
- Sacred Heart Retreat House - founded in 1941
- St. Joseph's Conference and Evangelization Center
Education
Childcare Center
- Little Flower Educational Child Care Center - founded in 1929
- Hayden Children's Care Center - founded in 1958
Primary School
- Saint Joseph (La Puente, CA)
- Saint Philomena (Carson, CA)
- Holy Saints (Long Beach, CA)
- Loretto School (Douglas, AZ)
- St. Theresa (Coral Gables, FL)
- The Saints Peter and Paul (Wheat Ridge, CO)
SMA
- Coleman F. Carroll High School (Coral Gables, FL)
- SMA JSerra (San Juan Capistrano, CA)
Carmelite Saints
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- Saint Teresa of Avila
- Saint John of the Cross
- Saint Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face
- Saint Teresa from Los Andes
- Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
Source
- Caterine, Darryl V. (2001). Catholic Conservative and Carmelite: Identity, Ethnicity, and Tradition in the Modern Church. Indiana University Press.
References
External links
- Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles - Official Site
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