Prayer
A life centred on communion with God.
THE CARMEL OF THE SACRED HEART
A Place of Prayer, Silence & Contemplation
Sacred Heart Monastery · Cloistered Carmel · Kankanady, Mangalore
WELCOME
Welcome to Carmel
The Cloistered Carmel of the Sacred Heart Monastery at Kankanady, Mangalore, is a Teresian contemplative Carmel founded in 1870. Within the silence of the cloister, the Sisters seek to live a life of prayer and contemplation, offering themselves in prayer for the Church, for priests, for the conversion of sinners, and for the needs and intentions entrusted to them.
Explore our life →OUR HERITAGE
A Living Heritage Since 1870
Carmel came to Mangalore in 1870 through a pioneering group of Discalced Carmelites from Pau, France. The Carmel at Kankanady was inaugurated on 19 March 1882, the feast of St Joseph. The Carmel of the Sacred Heart at Kankanady has the distinction of being the first Teresian Cloistered Carmel on Indian soil.
1870Carmel comes to Mangalore
1882Sacred Heart Carmel at Kankanady
TodayA continuing life of prayer
A SAINT OF CARMEL
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified
The Little Arab
Known as the “Little Arab”, Mariam Baouardy came to Mangalore in 1870 and lived here for two years. She made her religious profession in Mangalore in 1871 before continuing her Carmelite journey.
Her extraordinary life of prayer, humility and mystical experience remains an important part of the spiritual heritage of Carmel. She was canonised by Pope Francis on 17 May 2015.
Discover her story →Her extraordinary life of prayer, humility and mystical experience remains an important part of the spiritual heritage of Carmel. She was canonised by Pope Francis on 17 May 2015.
THE LIFE OF CARMEL
The Rhythm of Carmel
Silence
A space for listening, contemplation and interior prayer.
Work
Sharing in the ordinary work of community life.
Sacrifice
A life of penance, self-giving and offering.
PRAYER
Your Intention, Our Prayer
Whatever is in your heart, you may entrust to the prayers of Carmel.
Send a Prayer IntentionVOCATION
Is God Calling You to Carmel?
Carmel is a vocation to a life of prayer, contemplation, community, work and self-giving.