The Episcopal delegate for Religious is mandated to address matters pertaining to the Religious within the Archdiocese and represents the archbishop for ongoing dialogue with female and male religious of the Archdiocese who are not priests.

The Episcopal delegate for Religious facilitates meetings between the Religious of the Archdiocese, arranges for general assemblies for Religious and brings concerns of the Religious to the attention of the Archbishop.

About The Episcopal Delegate For Religious

Sr Adriana Noel O Carm is the Episcopal Delegate for Religious and principal of St Charles High School in Tunapuna.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in the Philosophy of Education from the University of Birmingham, a Teacher’s Diploma in Education, an Advanced Diploma in Educational Administration from the University of Leeds and several certificates in Management from the Moray School of Education in Scotland.

She became a professed Carmelite Sister in May 1st 1962 and has served as principal of two private primary schools in Grenada and Guyana. From 1972 to 1976 and again from 1986 to 1992 she served as the Local Prioress in two Carmels. She served her congregation on the General Council from 1984 to 1996 and on the Regional Council from 1996 to 2001.

In 1989 she was appointed Regional Coordinator for the Lay Carmelites and established the National Council to coordinate the affairs of the General body, to encourage and guide the membership along their spiritual journey.

She is a member of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council and is currently Assistant General of the local Carmelite Congregation. From 1984 to 2002 she has been actively involved in Parochial Ministries at the St Borromeo Parish in Tunapuna. She brings to the post of Episcopal Delegate For Religious her years of experience in Religious life and her love for service.

Contact Information

The Episcopal Delegate for Religious can be contacted at:

Mt. Carmel Novitiate
Mt. St Benedict
Tel: 868-663-1726 or 662-5149
Fax: 868-663-1865