SECULAR ORDER OF DISCALCED CARMELITES
England, Wales and Scotland
2026 retreats
Honiton (Wincanton): 12–14 June
Ampleforth: 6–10 July
Wistaston: 31 July–2 August
Worth: 7–9 August
Honiton (Bristol/St Austell): 11-13 September
Please note:
Honiton retreates tend to be for Seculars in the South West
There is no retreat at Douai next year.
Cyprian Blamires has been in touch with Buckden Towers, a Claretian Centre, who can offer retreat accommodation from 11–14 August 2026. If you are interested in attending there please get in touch with him: CPBlamires@aol.com
Contact for the Worth Abbey retreat is Christian Kendall-Daw: ckendalldaw@hotmail.com
Please note that 15 guests is the ideal maximum. The contact details for Worth Abbey are:
Worth Abbey Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill Crawley RH10 4SB Tel: 01342 710318
One day OCDS Retreat, Birmingham, Saturday 27 June
This will be held at:
St Paul’s Convent,
Selly Park Rd
Birmingham
B29 7LL
Fr Matt Blake will give two talks on the teachings of St John of the Cross and there will be Mass and opportunities for communal and silent prayer. The day will last from approximately 1000-1600hrs. There is ample car parking and the expectation is that tea and coffee will be provided but you will be asked to bring a packed lunch.
For further details and a full schedule contact Mart Auger: m.auger@btopenworld.com 07779132372.
Three events in July 2026 — Oxford
Celebrating the Double Jubilee of Saint John of the Cross
The Centre for Applied Carmelite Spirituality is hosting three special gatherings at the Carmelite Priory, Boars Hill, Oxford this July — all marking 300 years since the canonisation of Saint John of the Cross and 100 years since his proclamation as Doctor of the Church.
Contemplative Spirituality Summit (10–11 July) · Contemplative Creativity & Human Flourishing · Thirteen speakers including Cardinal Arborelius OCD, Dr Susan Muto, Fr Iain Matthew OCD · In person & online · Click here
Within God Concert (11 July, 7:30 pm) · Five original pieces inspired by the poetry of St John of the Cross · Vocalist Angel Anyamele & pianist/cellist Simeon Elderfield · In person £38/£30 · Online £20 · Click here
Spirituality Summer School (12–16 July) · Taste and See: The Wisdom Sayings of Saint John of the Cross ·
Guided by Dr Susan Muto · Online £150 · Residential from £789 · Click here
All welcome. Register at carmelite.uk.net