Change! Change! Change! It seems like you hear this word everywhere you turn these days. Change in leadership, change in diet, change in technology, change in career, weight, hair style, clothing, people are constantly searching for a change in their lives.

Saint Joseph Church Holds Christmas Concert
By: Hank Layton, Father Gregory Houck, O.Carm.

When the awards are presented at the 50th annual Grammys in February, acclaimed conductor Charles Bruffy and members of his Kansas City Chorale will be just some of the nominees in the audience awaiting their call to come on stage.

Salpointe Alumna Becomes Fiesta Bowl Queen

After three months of interviews and appearances, Tucson native and 2004 graduate of Salpointe Catholic High School was selected as the 37th annual Fiesta Bowl Queen.

Is the World Ready for a Carbon Tax?
By: Sal Lema

Think Globally…Act Locally. That is the focus that the Carmelite Non- Governmental Organization (NGO) wishes to spread on the topic of global warming and how to get serious in our efforts to combat it. The Global Network for Justice recently presented information from a grassroots voice in America known as the Carbon Tax Center “CTC.” Launched in January of 2007, the CTC believe that taxing emissions of carbon dioxide—the primary greenhouse gas—is imperative to reduce global warming.

Two-Minute Hermit
By: Father Gregory Houck, O.Carm.

It all began last year when the Carmelites decided to move the prenovitiate (i.e., postulancy) from Houston to Chicago. After ten years as pre-novice director, nine of those in Houston, it was time for a change but before beginning a new ministry, the Provincial, Father Jack Welch, O.Carm., recommended a sabbatical.

Carmelite Padre Added to Hall of Pride
By: Katherine Skonicki

Carmelite Father Raymond Corkery, pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Joliet, Illinois, was ordained into the priesthood 48 years ago. Yet he has rarely heard the phrase “Father Raymond Corkery” from his congregants; instead, the one-time Iowa farm boy most often responds to “Padre Ramon Corkery.”

Father Ewing Receives Star of Carmel Award
By: Bridgett Green

Iwas deeply honored at being presented with this award,” said Father Matthias Ewing, O.Carm., who was recently honored at the Crespi Carmelite High School Mother’s Club Luncheon for his continued support of the school in Encino, California, and its fundraising endeavors, with the Star of Carmel Award.

Carmelite Sister Makes Perpetual Profession of Vows
By: Sal Lema

Valerie Hogan, now known as Sister Magdalen, made her perpetual profession of vows as a sister of the Hermits of Saint Mary of Carmel at the community’s hermitage in Houston, Minnesota, on October 15, 2007, the Feast of Saint Teresa of Avila.

Honoring the Letters
By: Dee Meza

The inaugural Mount Carmel Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, celebrated Mount Carmel High School of Los Angeles classmates spanning the four decades that the school was a prominent presence in Los Angeles. The Ceremony took place at the picturesque campus of Loyola Marymount University.

Carmelite Teachers Earn High Marks
By: Sal Lema

Three teachers in two states nearly 2,000 miles apart have two things in common: they each teach at Carmelite Schools and have earned Awards of Excellence, being recognized as exemplary teachers and role models for their students.