Our tradition comes from the hermits who lived on Mount Carmel in the 12th century and later developed into the Order of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel (the Carmelites). It was deeply shaped by figures such as Teresa of Ávila, John of the Cross, and Thérèse of Lisieux.

Our monastery was founded on October 17, 1967, by foundresses from the Welden Monastery in Germany. Since then, our community has grown and flourished in the heart of Uganda, rooted in the rich soil of faith and the legacy of the Uganda Martyrs.

Our monastery sits within the Diocesan complex of Kiyinda-Mityana, near the Cathedral. It was here that three of the twenty-two Uganda Martyrs — St. Noa Mawaggali, St. Luke Baanabakintu, and St. Matia Mulumba — gave their lives for the Catholic faith between 1885 and 1887.

At the heart of our Carmelite vocation is a profound friendship with God. St. Teresa of Avila taught us that prayer is nothing but a close sharing between friends — time spent alone with the One who loves us. From this friendship flows our entire mission.

As cloistered Carmelites, we are called to a hidden life of contemplative prayer, interceding for the Church and all souls. Our days are shaped by the rhythm of the Divine Office, mental prayer, and the Holy Eucharist — placing us at the very heart of the Church, where we love, praise, and beseech God on behalf of the world.

This friendship with God impels us to pray for priests, to make reparation for sins, and to offer our work and sacrifices for the salvation of souls. In silence and solitude, we discover that we are never alone — for the One we seek walks with us in every moment.