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Religious InstitutionsIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
The Carmelite Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary is a male religious community within the Catholic Church, based in Darien, Illinois. It is part of the Religious Institutions industry and comprises 51-200 employees. The community adheres to an eight-century contemplative tradition of Gospel living, patterned on the Carmelite Rule and inspired by Elijah and Mary, emphasizing a prayerful life in common. In its prophetic dimension, it walks with people by announcing God's presence, denouncing oppression, and promoting the well-being of the human family through pastoral, educational, spiritual, and other ministries across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Peru. The organization maintains a website at https://carmelites.net.