*The Episcopal Ordination of Msgr. Luis Francisco Miranda Rivera, O. Carm.* On August 15, 2020, the Solemnity of the Assumption of  Mary, the episcopal ordination of  Msgr. Luis Francisco Miranda Rivera, O. Carm., Bishop of the Diocese of Yunque, Fajardo-Humacao, was celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Due to the impact of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, and to respect the measures established by the health authorities, the consecration was held at the Marcelo Trujillo Panisse Coliseum in Humacao. Msgr. Roberto Octavi ...Continue Reading

*The Eighth centenary of Sant'Angelo* On August 12, 2020, the canonical recognition of the special relics of St. Angelo of Jerusalem will take place in the Cathedral of Agrigento. The celebration will begin at 9.30 am and will be presided over by the Archbishop of Agrigento, Card. Francesco Montenegro. The pilgrimage of the relics will follow, placed in the new plexiglass urn, in the town of Sant'Angelo Muxaro, where Holy Mass will be celebrated at 11.30. At 5.00 pm the relics will be transported to Palma di Montechiaro ...Continue Reading

Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Sogliano al Rubicone, Italy*The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Sogliano al Rubicone, Italy, was held 8 August 2020. The following were elected: Prioress:  Sr. Marilla Pia Fiumana, O.Carm. 1st Councilor:   Sr. M. Vania Spazzoli, O.Carm. 2nd Councilor:  Sr. M. Benedetta Benvenuti, O.Carm. Director of Novices:  Sr. M. Vania Spazzoli, O.Carm. Treasurer:  Sr. M. Eleonora Cicero, O.Carm. Sacristan:   Sr. Benedetta Benvenuti, O.Carm.w ...Continue Reading

 *VITAM COELO REDDIDERUNT*     *Ortus**P. Temp.**P. Soll.**Ord.*     11-07-20*P. Roger Bonneau, *(PCM)  13-01-33  26-08-54  26-08-57  04-06-60  11-07-20*F**r. Jan Tibben, *(Neer)  16-07-36  18-07-55  18-07-58    15-07-20*Sr. M. Mercedes Martín Gómez, *(VDA)  07-10-26  17-04-48  25-05-52    17-07-20*P**. Patrick Harney,* (Aust)  26-03-21  13-03-47  13-03-50   ...Continue Reading

 *New Journal “Stella Maris”*St. Albert’s International Centre (CISA), our Carmelite community for friars pursuing post-graduate studies in Rome, is pleased to announce the publication of a new Journal “Stella Maris” for sharing research, experience and reflections from the various Carmelite centres of formation across the world. It is hoped that this publication will help to support the development of our life as citizens, Christians and Carmelites living in various countries especially in the light of the major ...Continue Reading

*CAUSA NOSTRAE LAETITIAE**lulius 2020**Initium Novitiatus*16-07-20 Chiara Dolce (MGL), Montiglio, Italia*Professio Temporanea*04-07-20 Kelvin Mupesa (Hib-Zim), Kriste Mambo, Zimbabwe 04-07-20 Simbarashe Admire Munyimi (Hib-Zim), Kriste Mambo, Zimbabwe 04-07-20 Stephen Kudakwashe Mashayamombe (Hib-Zim), Kriste Mambo, Zimbabwe 04-07-20 Kundai Chikomba (Hib-Zim), Kriste Mambo, Zimbabwe 04-07-20 Olívio Antonio Trigo (Pern-Moz), Khongolote, Matola, Mozambique 04-07-20 Quetis Pirislão (Pern-Moz), Khongolote, Mat ...Continue Reading

 /Flos Carmeli, vitis florigera,/*/splendor caeli, Virgo puerpera singularis.Mater mitis, sed viri nescia,Carmelitis esto propitia,stella maris./*IN SOLLEMNITATE B.V. MARIAE DE MONTE CARMELOMíceál Prior Generalis*Domusque Generalis Communitas16. VII. 2020*A letter from the Prior General on the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel 2020: see_https://ocarm.org/en/citoc/letter-prior-general-solemnity-our-lady-mount-carmel-2020_Carta del Prior General en ocasión de la Solemnidad de la Virgen del C ...Continue Reading

*A "call for papers" for the Eighth Centenary of the death of St. Angelus*Among the various cultural initiatives scheduled for the Eighth Centenary of the death of Saint Angelus, the Postulator General and the General Archive of the Carmelite Order have organised an academic conference in which scholars can participate by presenting a theme related to the study of the Saint. The conference will take place in May 2021. Details on the purpose of the event and how to propose contributions in this "call for p ...Continue Reading

 *Video Message of the Prior General on the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel 2020*As the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is approaching, the Prior General sends a short video message to the Carmelite Family expressing his best wishes and inviting all members to celebrate the Feast with humility and gratitude.Click here to see the video: https://youtu.be/jttjUwT8ppowww.ocarm.orghttp://www.facebook.com/ocarm.orghttps://twitter.com/ocarm_org---------------------------------------------------------------------- ...Continue Reading

 *VITAM COELO REDDIDERUNT*     *Ortus**P. Temp.**P. Soll.**Ord.*     02-06-20*Sr. M. Antonia Net i Carbonell, *(TAR)  25-02-34  23-04-57  29-10-61   04-06-20*S**r. M. de Lourdes Rojas García, *(VIL)  14-04-29  11-02-56  14-02-59    07-06-20*Sr. Agnes Triharti Tirtasoemarta, *(PAL)  17-11-42  06-05-70  06-06-76    13-06-20*P**. Kenneth Petersen,* (Aust)  17-09-38  12-02-63 &n ...Continue Reading