The Centre for Applied Carmelite Spirituality in Oxford holds an annual lecture summit.

It explores important issues in Spirituality and Scripture through the lens of our Carmelite tradition.


2025 Summit

The Centre will host a major conference on Contemplative Spirituality which will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the canonisation of Saint Therese of Lisieux (1925-2025) from Friday 11th to Saturday 12th July at the Carmelite Priory, Boars Hill, Oxford.


Internationally-renowned experts in their field, will be giving powerful spiritually enriching talks on the message of Saint Therese for today. Their keynotes will be complemented by a rich variety of workshops & sessions around this central theme.


There will be a panel discussion on the life and legacy of Saint Therese, an exceptional woman and one of only four female Doctors of the Church.


KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Dr Susan Muto

With great specialty Formative Spirituality and Literature.

Dr John Dalla Costa

A Theologian and ethicist, in Rome working closely with Pope Francis’ Social Teachings for today

Dr Heather Ward OCD

Comes with great experiemce in Spiritual Direction rooted in the Carmelite Tradition

Dr Joanne Mosley

Comes with great specialty in Edith Stein and Elizabeth of the Trinity

Dr Cyprian Blarimes OCDS

He has a vast knowledge in Carmelite Spirituality, with specialty in St. Therese of Lisieux

Dr Annette Goulden OCDS

With great learning and experience as a consultant in adolecent Psychology and family counseling.

Fr Vincent O’Hara OCD

Comes with great Pastoral experience and specialty in Therese of Lisieux

Come and join us for this spiritually empowering experience and be renewed.

Date: Summit holds on Friday 11th – Saturday 12th July
Venue: Online / Priory

For more information please email: admin@carmelite.org.uk