graciandelamadrededios Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 A friend of mine from this forum wrote to me that Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Monastery of The Holy Spirit, Sheffield is closing. This Carmel is one of the most conservative and traditional Carmels following the 1990 Constitutions. This is a wonderful monastery and based on the photos I saw, they are of French origin Carmel (the habit is "French style") and still wears the alpargatas or hemp sandals. I am sad to hear this news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graciela Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 Gracian- Do you know if their numbers are so low and/or their ages and health issues such that they are being supressed? I recall a phatmasser who entered there about 10 years ago, so I was thinking of her and wondering whether the nuns would be dispersed or be able to remain together. I also recall it being a very old monastery and wonder if it needed a great deal of much repair and updating that was prohibitive to remaining open. Prayers for all the nuns there as they move through the process of closing. May God give them strength and consolation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraceUk Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 I think a phatmass poster did enter there but didn't stay. But she did love the place. I hope the nuns find suitable convent to relocate to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graciandelamadrededios Posted September 19 Author Share Posted September 19 On 9/17/2024 at 3:12 PM, Graciela said: Gracian- Do you know if their numbers are so low and/or their ages and health issues such that they are being supressed? I recall a phatmasser who entered there about 10 years ago, so I was thinking of her and wondering whether the nuns would be dispersed or be able to remain together. I also recall it being a very old monastery and wonder if it needed a great deal of much repair and updating that was prohibitive to remaining open. Prayers for all the nuns there as they move through the process of closing. May God give them strength and consolation. Hello Graciela, Unfortunately, the specific reason why they closed was not disclosed so it could be the aging members of the community, few younger nuns, building issues, etc. There is no news online. Based on what I saw on the vocation brochure that the Nuns provided, majority of its members are old and that was several years ago. In addition to that, UK has few vocations for religious life and even fewer for cloistered life. This is sad but a reality of the situation nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffraid Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago Kirk Edge are dispersing, not staying as one community. Founded originally from Notting Hill, several sisters will be going there, including at least 2 in their 80s. I dont know where the others are going, or how many sisters there still are. Kirk Edge joined the Association of British Carmels a few years ago, which will have - presumably - given them more contact with and knowledge of the different Carmels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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