About Carmel

About Our Lady of Mercy Lay Carmelite Community

Our Lady of Mercy Lay Carmelite Community (OLMLCC) is the name of the Lay Carmelite community that resides in Fremont, California. It was founded in 1995 and our first members were professed in 1998. We are under the authority of the Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary. We gather every month for prayer and to study various aspects of Carmelite Spirituality. If you are interested in joining us, please contact us for more information.

About Community Meetings

Our Lady of Mercy Lay Carmelite Community is the name of the Lay Carmelite community that resides in Fremont, California. It was founded in 1995 and our first members were professed in 1998. We are under the authority of the Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary. Our regular community meeting takes place on the third Sunday of every month. See the Community Calendar for exact dates. We are sponsored by Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fremont, California.

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