The Congregation of the Carmelite Religious (C.C.R.) was founded by Mother Mary Theresa Veronica in 1868 at Bayonne, France. As Carmelites, we seek to enkindle the fire of Divine Love in the hearts of men and women by promoting the values of the Kingdom in society. The Carmelite Sisters run educational institutions of all levels in India and abroad. All Saints' College is one such institution.

Mother Veronica nee Sophie Leeves, was born of English Anglican parents on 1 October, 1823. In the happy, religious and cultured atmosphere, she received a liberal education. A highly accomplished woman of strong faith, fluent in Greek, French and German, she was a dedicated missionary and a commited educationalist. Her search for truth led her on relentlessly. She joined the Convent of St.Joseph of the Apparition in 1851. Sister Veronica later opted for the Cloistered Carmel at Pau in 1867

It was on 16 July, 1868, that Mother Veronica founded the Apostolic Carmel in real poverty at Bayonne, France. Here she trained young sisters to work in India. A woman of great integrity, she braved many hardships to fulfill her dreams. Her saintly life came to a close on 16 November, 1906.

The first batch of sisters arrived in Mangalore in 1870.It was from here that the Carmelites gradually spread to the Malabar Coast. In 1880, the Congregation took root at Holy Angels' Convent, Trivandrum, from where it has spread its branches in India and abroad.

Following in the footsteps of Our Lord Jesus Christ and our foundress Mother Veronica, we the C.C.Rs impart the fullness of life through our apostolate of education and social work. We reach out to all God's children especially girls, women and the marginalized. We strive to produce intellectually competent, morally upright, socially committed, and spiritually inspired persons to act as leaven in the society and create a New World order of love and brotherhood.