*Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Cabanatuan, Philippines*The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Cabanatuan, Philippines, was held 13 August 2019. The following were elected: Prioress: Sr. M. Dolores of the Crucified Jesus Asuncion, O.Carm. 1st Councilor: Sr. M. Dorotea of the Soul of Christ Santiago, O.Carm. 2nd Councilor: Sr. M. Herminia of Jesus dela Cruz, O.Carm. 3rd Councilor: Sr. M. Regina of Jesus Gutierrez, O.Carm. 4th Couniclor and Treasurer: Sr. M. Teresa of Jesus Canillo, O.Carm. Director of ...Continue Reading

*CAUSA NOSTRAE LAETITIAE**Iulius 2019**Initium Novitiatus*05-07-19 Olívio Antonio Trigo (Pern-Moz), Kriste Mambo, Zimbabwe 05-07-19 Quetis Pirislão (Pern-Moz), Kriste Mambo, Zimbabwe 05-07-19 Alves Cristina Bié (Pern-Moz), Kriste Mambo, Zimbabwe 05-07-19 Kelvin Mupesa (HIb-Zim), Kriste Mambo, Zimbabwe 05-07-19 Simnarashe Munyimi (HIb-Zim), Kriste Mambo, Zimbabwe 05-07-19 Stephen Mashayamombe (HIb-Zim), Kriste Mambo, Zimbabwe 05-07-19 Kundai Chikomba (HIb-Zim), Kriste Mambo, Zimbabwe*Professio Tempor ...Continue Reading

 *A Meeting of North American Lay Carmelites* From July 19-21, the so-called “Lay Convocation” was held at the Hilton Hotel in Chicago (USA), organized by the PCM and SEL Provinces. Nearly 400 people from various parts of North America took part. In addition to the laity, there was a representation of the Carmelite Sisters and the contemplative nuns of various monasteries. The theme of the meeting, "Elijah: Inner fire, outward zeal", was developed by various speakers: Fernando Millán Romeral, O.Ca ...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 CARMELOFernando Prior Generalis Domusque Generalis Communitas 16. VII. 2019Image: Romae, Oratorium Curiae Generalis, Imago B.V. Mariae de Monte Carmelo ...Continue Reading

 *VITAM COELO REDDIDERUNT*     *Ortus**P. Temp.**P. Soll.**Ord.*24-06-19*P. Englmar Reiner, *(Ger)08-06-2808-09-5108-09-5418-03-5626-06-19*P. Christopher Crowley*, (Hib)12-06-4224-09-6104-10-6406-07-6813-07-19*Sr. M. Guadalupe Franco Sánchez, *(SEV)  12-08-33  12-06-59  12-06-62    *R.I.P.*www.ocarm.orghttp://www.facebook.com/ocarm.orghttps://twitter.com/ocarm_org------------------------------------------------------------------------   ...Continue Reading

 *Appointment as a member of the Congregation for the Clergy * The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has today appointed as a member of the Congregation for the Clergy the President of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts H.E. Msgr. Filippo Iannone, O. Carm,. To Msgr. Filippo Iannone we offer our warmest congratulations on behalf of the whole Carmelite Family.www.ocarm.orghttp://www.facebook.com/ocarm.orghttps://twitter.com/ocarm_org------------------------------------------------------------------------*Nombrami ...Continue Reading

*The 25th Assembly of the Carmelite Family of the Iberian Region*From July 2 to 5, 2019, the 25th Assembly of the Carmelite Family of the Iberian Region (Spain and Portugal) was held at the "Virgen del Carmen" University Residence Hall in Zaragoza (Spain). The theme of the meeting was: "Let us remain united under the protection of Jesus (Blessed Titus Brandsma)". This year the meeting was prepared by the Province of San Juan de la Cruz (Aragon, Castile and Valencia). The reflection, centring on the l ...Continue Reading

*CAUSA NOSTRAE LAETITIAE**Iunius 2019**Initium Novitiatus*13-05-19 Varghese Adorn Ansel (STSA) Kartikulam, India 13-05-19 Jerome Abin (STSA) Kartikulam, India 13-05-19 Benedict Pruthibi Naik (STSA) Kartikulam, India 13-05-19 Leo Rajesh Digal (STSA) Kartikulam, India 13-05-19 Pete Surjuez Tony (STSA) Kartikulam, India 13-05-19 Angelos Michael (STSA) Kartikulam, India 09-06-19 Dominic Nhat Tan Huynh (SEL-Viet), Middletown, USA 09-06-19 Joseph Titus Hung Van Nguyen (SEL-Viet), Middletown, USA 09-06-19 Gregg Jude Durham (SE ...Continue Reading

*Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Utrera, Spain*The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Utrera, Spain, was held 26-27 June 2019. The following were elected: Prioress: Sr. Rosermary Nduku Mbithi, O.Carm. 1st Councilor: Sr. María de Lourdes Lario Reverte, O.Carm. 2nd Councilor: Sr. M. José Navarro López, O.Carm. 3rd Councilor: Sr. M. Felista Syokau Maithya, O.Carm. 4th Couniclor: Sr. M. Antonia Barbancho Aranda, O.Carm. Director of Novices: Sr. Anastasia Syombua Mbithi, O.Carm. Treasur ...Continue Reading

*Provincial Chapter of the Province of Australia and East Timor*During the Provincial Chapter of the Province of Australia and East Timor held on 24-28 June 2019 were elected: Prior Provincial: Fr. Paul Cahill, O.Carm. First Councilor: Fr. Hugh Brown, O.Carm. Second Councilor: Fr. Bruce Clark, O.Carm. Third Councilor: Fr. Martinho da Costa, O.Carm. Fourth Councilor: Fr. Denis Andrew, O.Carm.www.ocarm.orghttp://www.facebook.com/ocarm.orghttps://twitter.com/ocarm_org-------------------------------------------------------- ...Continue Reading