History

Carmel Ashram, Mohitnagar, Jalpaiguri, is a monastery of the *Discalced Carmelite Nuns (OCD)* situated in the Diocese of Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. Rooted in the rich contemplative tradition of Carmel, the monastery is dedicated to a life of prayer, silence, fraternity, and total consecration to God.

Following the spirit of *St. Teresa of Avila, the foundress of the Discalced Carmelite Reform, and **St. John of the Cross*, the Carmelite Nuns devote their lives to contemplative prayer for the Church and the salvation of souls. Hidden from the world yet spiritually united with it, they offer their daily lives, sacrifices, and prayers for the needs of the Church, the missions, priests, religious, families, and all humanity.

Situated in the peaceful surroundings of Mohitnagar near Jalpaiguri, Carmel Ashram serves as a spiritual oasis where the contemplative witness of the nuns reminds the faithful of the primacy of God’s presence and the power of prayer. Through their life of silence, Eucharistic devotion, Divine Office, and community life, the sisters continue the centuries-old Carmelite tradition of seeking God in solitude and contemplation.

The monastery stands as a beacon of prayer in North Bengal, supporting the missionary activities of the Church through its hidden apostolate of intercession and sacrifice.

## Charism

The Discalced Carmelite Nuns are dedicated to:

* Contemplative prayer and union with God
* Eucharistic devotion and liturgical prayer
* Fraternal community life
* Intercession for the Church and the world
* Witness to the Gospel through a life of simplicity and silence
* Fidelity to the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross

## Mission

The primary mission of the Carmelite Nuns is a hidden apostolate of prayer and sacrifice, supporting the Church’s evangelizing mission through a life wholly dedicated to God.

*Motto:* “I am Yours, for You I was born; what do You want of me, Lord?” – St. Teresa of Avila
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