Dear Friends, I pray all are staying safe. We at the convent have stayed put and praying each day for the end of the pandemic. You are all remembered in prayer. Hopefully, we will resume our regular activities real soon. Blessings Sister Regina

The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic affect everyone, including homeless families and people who are hungry. Our Lady of Mount Carmel is in the business of helping all those people, and we are continuing to do that even in these trying days. With that said, it is of the utmost importance that parishioners stay safe, healthy and do […]

Good Friday Stations of the Cross:  The Franciscan Sisters in Tenafly will not be hosting the Outdoor Stations of the Cross on Good Friday due to the Corona Virus outbreak.  We ask that no one come to the property on Good Friday because we want to keep the Sisters and all others safe.  Thank you. […]

We hope you join us for our Facebook Livestreamed Sunday Mass at 10:00 a.m. on April 26th. Click HERE to watch!

As of March 27, 2020 the church and offices are to be closed with only essential employees working on limited schedules. As ordered by the Archdiocese of Newark, the Church building is to be closed to the public. All funerals, weddings and other Sacraments, other than those in an emergency are suspended. We hope you […]

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church’s music minister, Ms. Andrea Covais along with Elliot Guerra and Bill McGarvey recorded and prepared this video for our parish and academy family. Be safe. We will see you soon.

Saint Stephen of Mar Saba’s Story A “do not disturb” sign helped today’s saint find holiness and peace. Stephen of Mar Saba was the nephew of Saint John Damascene, who introduced the young boy to monastic life beginning at age 10. When he reached 24, Stephen served the community in a variety of ways, including guest […]

This Week’s Gospel Message for Sunday, March 29th is from John 11:1-45. “So the sisters [of Lazarus] sent word to Jesus saying, ‘Master, the one you love is ill.’ When Jesus heard this he said, ‘This illness is not to end in death, but is for the glory of God, that the Son of God […]

Dear Confirmation Candidates, Well, this is happening. Not often in our lives can we say we are living through history. These strange and startling times will be written about; your children and grandchildren will mention your generation as that generation. What shall we do with the time given? How will this be remembered? I don’t know, but […]

Join Fr. Anthony Armstrong, O.Carm. and Elliot Guerra at 3:00 p.m. every Wednesday on Facebook Live by clicking HERE. Pray with us!