The Andhra Province of the Discalced Carmelites (OCD) is one of the provinces of the Order in India, serving mainly in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and mission territories. The province is dedicated to pastoral ministry, formation, education, retreats, and the promotion of Carmelite spirituality.

Official Website

🌐 Andhra Province OCD : https://andhraprovinceocd.org

Andhra Province OCD Official Website

Provincial House

St. Joseph Provincialate
Khammam, Telangana, India.

Notable Information
The province has formation houses, parishes, retreat centers, and mission stations across South and North India.
Johannes Gorantla served as Provincial of the Andhra Province before being appointed Bishop of Kurnool in 2024.
Mission Areas

The province is involved in:

Parish ministry
Formation of seminarians and religious
Retreat preaching and spiritual direction
Education and social service
Missionary outreach in various dioceses