The Carmelites Australia TimorLeste

The Carmelites Australia TimorLeste is a Catholic religious order based in the United States. This small organization, with three employees, generates around $50 million in annual revenue. Their primary focus is on prayer and spirituality, traditions that have been central to their existence for over 800 years since their origin as hermits on Mount Carmel in Israel. The Carmelites provide a variety of spiritual and educational services. In Australia, they administer four parishes located in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. Additionally, they operate a spirituality center and library in Middle Park, Victoria, and smaller ministries across the eastern seaboard. They also maintain a historical connection with Whitefriars College in Donvale, Victoria, where they provide chaplain services. Their work extends to Timor-Leste, where they administer the Zumalai parish in the Cova Lima Province. They also support the parish schools, including a boarding house, and development projects focusing on improving water access and quality. Closer to Dili, the national capital, they operate formation houses in Hera and Fatuhada to support the training of Carmelite priests and brothers. They are committed to empowering the youth of Timor-Leste through scholarships, enabling access to education and training programs. For more information about The Carmelites Australia TimorLeste, visit their website at carmelites.org.au.