History of Carmel

Mount Carmel was named after the famous Mount Carmel in Israel. It is the highest spot in the district, rising 1987 ft. The land was donated by a farmer, John Bunko. On September 10, 1922, 3500 people gathered at Mount Carmel to dedicate the entire territory of the abbacy to the Blessed Virgin. An altar was built originally, with a chapel built later. It was moved to the west slope. In the spring of 1928, a statue of Mary over 2.5 m high was built. In 1938, Antonio Molaro constructed a better alter and chapel. In the 1950's two stone confessionals were built. The largest crowd to gather at Mount Carmel for a pilgrimage was over 12 000 people. The event took place on September 26, 1948 for the launching of Fr. Patrick Peyton's family rosary crusade. The most memorable event held was the Diamond Jubilee Pilgrimage on July 16, 1978, where a bronze plaque was embedded in a cairn erected at the foot of the mount, and the statue of Our Lady.

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