Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles

"Being at the service of the family for life through all its stages...from the very young, to the very old and to all those in-between." This philosophy is at the heart of the mission of the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles, a vibrant, thriving community of women dedicated to serving God's people. It is a God-given mission, a mission of the heart, a mission of loving service, which overflows from each sister’s profound life of prayer. We strive to reflect His life, His hope and His love to everyone we encounter.

Venerable Mother Maria Luisa Josefa of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Foundress of our community, began her dream of uniting the spirit of Carmel with an active apostolate in her native Mexico in 1921, a dream that was to be realized in the United States when Mother Luisita and her two companions arrived in 1927 as religious refugees in order to escape horrific religious persecutions that were gaining momentum in Mexico. 85 years later, 143 sisters follow in her footsteps. Our life is characterized by a life of prayer and union with God, a deep love for Jesus in the Holy Eucharist and devotion to our Blessed Mother. We are steadfast in fidelity to the Magesterium of the Church. Today we move forward together “Educating for Life with the Mind and Heart of Christ” through infant care to high schools, being “At the Service of the Family for Life” through health and eldercare and “Fostering a Deeper Spiritual Life” through individual and group retreats.