Monastery of the
Espousal of Mary and Joseph

The Espousal of Mary and Joseph Russian - Mstera School, early 19th century

The Espousal of Mary and Joseph
Russian - Mstera School, early 19th century

Welcome to the Monastery of the Espousal of Mary and Joseph

Discalced Carmelite Friars of Brighton, Massachusetts (USA)


Founded in Brookline, MA | November 6, 1942

Transferred to Brighton, MA | October 26, 1989

There are three significant "entities" residing in the Brighton Monastery that make it unique:

1) OCDS Main Office for the Washington Province

2) Kenya Mission Office

3) Postulancy Program and the Student Formation & Education Program

FRONT ROW: Bros. Jonathan Maria, Joseph Teresa, Isaiah, Moses, Nathanael.
MIDDLE ROW: Jack (new Postulant); Fr. Jorge, a guest from Columbia, S.A.; Frs. Leonard, Bonaventure, Daniel, George, Br. John-Magdalene & Fr. Donald.
BACK ROW: Br. Vladimir Guadalupe, Frs. Michael, Paul, & Br. Chuck.