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When Peter Bondioli begins to speak about Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, it quickly becomes apparent that this is not just a school to him, it is a thread intertwined with decades of faith, education, family, and legacy. His recollections are full of detail,…

The Ridgway Legacy at Our Lady of Mount Carmel For more than a century, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School has been a place where faith, family, and education meet. Few families embody that legacy as beautifully as the Ridgway family and Julie Ridgway Chri…

There’s something about a bell tower. Maybe it’s the way it stands tall over a town. Maybe it’s the sound that calls people to gather. Or maybe, in the case of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, it’s the way a single image can quietly remind an entire communit…

How a parish builds community through invitation. At Our Lady of Mount Carmel, you’ll hear a lot about faith, family, and tradition. But ask Father Mark what really makes this place special, and he won’t hesitate: “There’s always room for one more.” I…

At Our Lady of Mount Carmel, faith isn’t just a weekend obligation, it’s something meant to be lived, shared, and embodied every single day. For Father Mark, that’s more than a sermon, it’s a mission. Since returning to OLMC in 2020, Father Mark has w…