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 – Friday 11th to Saturday 12th July
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.
Conference – attending in person
Conference – online
For your convenience, we’ve made it easy for you to join us without needing to worry about taxi when you arrive Oxford. A shuttle service will be provided to delegates attending the summit between Oxford train station and Carmelite Priory in Boars Hill, the event venue. Contact us for more information.
MEET OUR 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 experience in Spiritual Direction rooted in the Carmelite Tradition
Dr Joanne Mosley
Comes with great speciality in Edith Stein and Elizabeth of the Trinity
Dr Cyprian Blamires 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 adolescent Psychology and family counselling.
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