Erie Tri-County Catholic 
Family of Parishes

Our Carmelite community at Tillsonburg is a secular community. We are connected to the worldwide order of Discalced Carmelites which consists of priests, nuns, and secular (lay) men and women. Our Constitution is approved by the Pope and based on the Rule of St. Albert. We are a prayer community that is devoted to the teachings of Jesus with a firm commitment to placing Him first in our lives. We strive to seek His will in all things and commit ourselves to a consistent prayer life including Morning and Evening Prayer, the rosary, and daily mass when possible.

We have as our patrons, St. Mary, the mother of Jesus, and St. Joseph. We study the writings of the saints of our order – St. Teresa of Avila, St. Therese of Lisieux (the Little Flower), and St. John of the Cross to name a few. We meet on the third Monday of every month to pray Evening Prayer, the rosary, and the assigned reading for the month.

Any questions and inquiries can be directed to Deacon Brian Hanley, President of St. Mary’s Carmelite Community by phone at 519-842-3224 Extension 234 or by email at [email protected].

Under the leadership of Deacon Andre DeDecker, this group meets Monday afternoons to study the Word of God. Formats may vary, depending on the liturgical season. You may be studying a certain book of the Bible or watching a film.

For more information please contact Deacon Andre by phone 519-842-3224, Extension 235.