SAN DIEGO — The Discalced Carmelites are celebrating a century of “hidden life” and “prayerful presence” in San Diego.
Bishop Michael Pham joined the cloistered sisters on June 20 to mark the milestone anniversary. He celebrated Mass in the chapel of their monastery, Carmel of the Trinity, which is located on Hawley Boulevard in the Normal Heights neighborhood.
Sister Maria Fideles Musiko, who has served as prioress for almost a year, reflected on the significance of the centennial.
“The 100 years’ celebration brings us peace and love as we thank God for his blessings in our lives as a contemplative monastery here in San Diego,” she told The Southern Cross.
She said, “We look back with gratitude and appreciation in all that we have been and achieved … Our prayerful presence is a beacon of hope to the diocese, both Christians and non-Christians.”
Sister Musiko explained that the Carmelite charism is “union with God through contemplative prayer.”
“Prayer is the core of our life,” she said. “We bring the whole world before Christ.”
The Discalced Carmelites’ local history dates to when Bishop John J. Cantwell, then bishop of the Diocese of Los Angeles-San Diego, invited Carmel of Santa Clara to send sisters
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