Marylake Monastery

Semi-Province of St. Thérèse of the Discalced Carmelite Friars (OCD)

Updated Feb. 6, 2026

This community of friars is dedicated to the formation of men seeking to become members of the Discalced Carmelites, as well as to ministry to the Discalced Carmelite nuns of Little Rock, the Secular Carmelites and the Missionaries of Charity. The OCD priests also offer the service of sacramental ministry to many parishes around the state of Arkansas. For more information, visit the Semi-Province of St. Thérèse of the Discalced Carmelite Friars.

DISCALCED CARMELITE FRIARS IN ARKANSAS

Superior: Fr. Luis Castañeda, OCD
5151 Marylake Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72206
Phone: (501) 888-3052
Website: www.carmelitefriarsocd.org
Email: vocations@carmelitefriarsocd.com

Conventual: Fr. Stephen Sanchez, OCD