Dear families and parishioners of Little Flower, today I share the sad and painful news of the impending departure of the Discalced Carmelite Friars from Little Flower Parish of Oklahoma City.

As the days, months, and years go by, the pain oppresses us less, and the absence becomes more tolerable, however, our dead always need our prayers. Together in prayer with the Word of God, as one family, let us hope for the redemption of the deceased and ourselves.

Invitation to prayer and fasting on October 17 from Father General Miguel Márquez Calle, OCD.

Submit your intentions for the Little Flower Novena and reflect on following St. Thérèse’s path of trust, love, and abandonment in Christ with Fr. Luis Castañeda, OCD. The Novena starts September 22.

We are pleased to share with you our new assignments. These decisions will help us strengthen our foundations, renew the vitality of our Carmelite charism, and deepen our vocation and apostolate.

The Chapter has concluded! Thank you to all who have offered their prayers for the Friars in this important time. Stay tuned for updates on the decisions made during the Chapter!

Submit your intentions for the Little Flower Novena and reflect on following St. Thérèse’s way of spiritual poverty with Fr. Luis Castañeda, OCD. The Novena starts September 22.

In June we had our yearly Provincial Assembly in Dallas. The opportunity to be with our brothers from other communities in the Semi-Province always helps to strengthen our fraternal life.

In June of 2021 the friars all gathered at Mt. Carmel Center in Dallas for our annual assembly.

From May 25 – June 4, 2020, the friars all gathered at Mt. Carmel Center in Dallas for our once-every-three-years Provincial Chapter.

The assignments for the friars are here! Find out where the friars will be serving for the 2020-2023 triennium.

Assembly discussions with the friars.