Carmelite Community of the Word

Mission Statement

As women of prayer,

living in the tradition of Carmel,

we are called to serve

those yearning for God in ordinary life,

especially the spiritually and materially poor.

We recognize the complexity

of diverse and changing needs

within the Church and society;

therefore, we strive to model a simple

and balanced life in community,

witnessing to Gospel values.

In this way

we continue the mission of Jesus

by enfleshing God's Word

and inviting others to encounter this Word

through mutual evangelization

particularly in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.
July, 2000



Sr. Marilyn Welch, CCW was presented with the “Assisi Award” by St. Francis University, in recognition of the Carmelite Community of the Word’s efforts in establishing a twinned relationship with the Little Sisters of the Incarnation in Haiti. The following is her acceptance talk. Click here to read more... Prayer to Our Mother of Perpetual Help Patroness of Haiti Please join us in prayer for the Little Sisters & Brothers of the Incarnation, and for all the people of Haiti. Click here to read more... "Haiti Update" Please join our Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts! Click here to read more... 2010 Winter – Spring Schedule Workshops Retreats Days of Reflection Classes Click here to read more...	Mission Statement As women of prayer, living in the tradition of Carmel, we are called to serve those yearning for God in ordinary life, especially the spiritually and materially poor. We recognize the complexity of diverse and changing needs within the Church and society; therefore, we strive to model a simple and balanced life in community, witnessing to Gospel values. In this way we continue the mission of Jesus by enfleshing God's Word and inviting others to encounter this Word through mutual evangelization particularly in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. July, 2000

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