The St. Teresa of Jesus OCDS Community

Named for Saint Teresa of Ávila, also known as St. Teresa of Jesus, Doctor of the Church and reformer of Carmel.

We are a community of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites serving the Raleigh, North Carolina area.

As lay members of the Carmelite Order, we are called to live a life of contemplative prayer, fraternity, and service in the midst of our families, professions, and parish life.

Inspired by our patroness, St. Teresa of Jesus, we seek deep friendship with Christ through mental prayer, devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and faithful participation in the life of the Church.

We meet at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, and welcome those who feel drawn to a deeper life of prayer in the Carmelite tradition.