About St. Therese monastery · Clinton Township, Michigan
The Monastery of St. Therese is a Discalced Carmelite community of cloistered nuns located in Clinton Township, Michigan. The sisters live a life of prayer, self-sacrifice, and contemplative service to the Church and the world. Visitors are welcome to attend daily Mass at 7:00 a.m. and pray in the chapel, which is open throughout the day. The monastery offers spiritual resources, including books, religious articles, and the Spiritual Treasury service for sending personalized prayer cards to loved ones.
- Patron
- St. Therese of the Child Jesus
Why belong here
The monastery offers a deep spiritual environment rooted in Carmelite tradition, where prayer and community life are central. Visitors can experience daily Mass, prayer in the chapel, and receive spiritual resources. The sisters’ ministry of prayer and self-sacrifice invites all to grow in faith and connection with God and others.
Mass times at St. Therese monastery
Weekly Mass schedule
Spirituality
Carmel is about intimate union with God and the unity of all mankind. The sisters live a life of intense prayer in community, grounded in the virtues of humility, detachment, and sisterly love. Spiritual growth includes living out the Gospel in daily life together, nourished by grace and constant prayer.
Community
The community life is built on sincere respect, mutual service, honest communication, and authentic Christian freedom. Authority is exercised by the Prioress in service to the sisters, reflecting Christ’s teaching that ‘whoever would be a leader must make himself servant.’
Daily Life
The sisters’ daily life includes prayer, work, and community living. Formation includes education in Church teachings and the Carmelite tradition, with emphasis on honest expression and listening to others. The community strives to maintain peace and joy through prayer and mutual support.