He was not successful , however , in inducing the Carmelites , who had come to Maryland in 1790 , to take up the work of education .
In 1799 , under the direction of Carroll 's future successor Leonard Neale , the nuns founded Visitation Academy in Georgetown .
Carroll was not successful , however , in inducing the Carmelites , who had come to Maryland in 1790 , to take up the work of education .
In 1799 , under the direction of Carroll 's future successor Leonard Neale , the nuns founded Visitation Academy in Georgetown .