Warm greetings and blessings from the heart of Carmel!

It is with deep joy and gratitude to God that I welcome you to the official website of the Order of Carmelites, St. Thomas Province, India. This digital space is not only a window into our life, mission, and ministry, but also an invitation to journey with us in the spirit of contemplation, fraternity, and prophetic service—the hallmarks of our Carmelite vocation. Our Province, rooted in the rich heritage of the Prophet Elijah and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, continues to grow as a vibrant presence of the Gospel in India and beyond. Here, you will discover the story of our beginnings, our apostolic endeavours, our formation houses, and the lives of our friars dedicated to prayer, community, and service to God’s people.

As we respond to the needs of the Church and the world, we remain committed to being contemplatives in action—drawing strength from silence and solitude, and reaching out in compassion and justice. I invite you to explore this website, connect with our mission, and keep us in your prayers as we strive to walk faithfully in the footsteps of Christ.

May Our Lady of Mount Carmel intercede for you and may God bless you abundantly.

In Christ and Carmel,

Rev. Fr. Thankachan Paul Njaliath, O.Carm.

Provincial St. Thomas Province, India