Fr. Ray Foster, O.Carm., physics teacher at Joliet Catholic Academy No matter what we are engaged in, the Carmelite ministry is to help people find God's presence in their lives and in the world. We help people find God in every aspect of life. The God of all life is everywhere and we find -- and help others discover -- God's presence in every person, experience, and event. You'll find us in 19 states, from New Jersey to California, Illinois to Texas. We're also in Ontario, Canada, Torreon, Mexico and Lima, Peru. We sponsor 33 parishes, six high schools, three spiritual centers, and two shopping center chapels.