St. Joseph: Protector of Carmel

On December 8, 2020, Pope Francis declared a "Year of Saint Joseph" to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the declaration of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. Interestingly, St. Teresa of Avila played a central role in promoting devotion to St. Joseph in the Carmelite Order and, ultimately, in the Universal Church. This conference will explore the prominent, though often hidden place that St. Joseph holds in Carmelite spirituality.