*Projects of the General Archive of the Carmelites*Thanks to the contributions of the Conference of Italian Bishops (CEI), destined for archives and historical libraries belonging to Dioceses, Congregations and Religious Orders, the General Archive of the Order in 2018 was able to carry out, the project of digitizing nine manuscripts of the "General Postulation" Section, vis à vis the series "Vitae servorum Dei Carmelitarum", produced by the postulator Serafino Maria Potenza (18th century), co ...Continue Reading

*The Carmelite General Archive: conferral of the 2018 Research Grant*On September 27, 2018, Dr. Vera Frantellizzi was assigned the research grant named in memory of Fr. Emanuele Boaga, O. Carm. At this second edition of the competition (2018) ten scholars took part, with high quality projects. The winner will conduct a study project entitled: "After the Council of Trent. The women of Carmel in the constitutions of Giovanni Stefano Chizzola (AGOC, I MON. IV 5)". Through the critical edition of the manuscript, t ...Continue Reading

 *CAUSA NOSTRAE LAETITIAE**September 2018**Initium Novitiatus*26-08-18 Johanes Manullang (Indo), Batu Malang, Indonesia 26-08-18 Markus Wagimin (Indo), Batu Malang, Indonesia 26-08-18 Angelo Januar Saputro (Indo), Batu Malang, Indonesia 26-08-18 Daniel Febri Krismawan (Indo), Batu Malang, Indonesia 26-08-18 Marselinus Naek Sihotang (Indo), Batu Malang, Indonesia 26-08-18 Vincentius Andre Sianturi (Indo), Batu Malang, Indonesia 26-08-18 Clemen Simbolon (Indo), Batu Malang, Indonesia 26-08-18 Edwardus B. Elvis Berty ...Continue Reading

 *International Congress of Carmelite Laity*In Sassone (Rome) from September 15 to 20, 2018, an International Congress of Carmelite Laity was celebrated, with the participation of some 250 people from 24 different nations around the world, mostly lay people and also some Carmelite friars and sisters. The theme of the Congress was "Our Lady of Mount Carmelo: Mother of the Family". The main speakers included, Archbishop Antônio Muniz, O.Carm., Archbishop of Maceío (Brazil); Fernando Millá ...Continue Reading

*VITAM COELO REDDIDERUNT*     *Ortus**P. Temp.**P. Soll.**Ord.*02-09-18*P.* *Paul Robinson, *(PCM)  27-05-41  29-08-62  30-01-67  30-05-67  10-09-18*P. Vinsensius Markus Mbiru,* (Indo)  11-03-71  06-08-97  14-08-02  07-08-04  11-09-18*P. Constant Dölle, *(Neer)  12-01-16  10-09-36  10-09-39  12-07-42  14-09-18*P. William O'Malley, *(PCM)  12-06-34  15-08-60  05-02-64  05-06-65  21-09-18*Sr. ...Continue Reading

 *Meeting of the General Secretariat for Carmelite Nuns* From August 31 to September 3 the General Secretariat for Carmelite Nuns met at the Sant'Alberto International Center in Rome. At the meeting, chaired by Fr. Mario Alfarano, Delegate General, all members were present: Sr. M. Pilar Simon i Blasco (BAR), Sr. Liliana Capos Rosa (ANT), Sr. M. Elena Tolentino (BUR), Sr. Marianna Caprio (VET), Sr. Inés Carmona Ortiz (TRU) and Fr. Paul Denault (SEL). After a reflection on "Cor Orans", the Instructio ...Continue Reading

 *Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Carpineto Romano, Italy* The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Carpineto Romano, Italy, was held 21 September 2018. The following were elected: Prioress:  Sr. M. Noemi Malagesi, O.Carm. 1st Councilor:   Sr. M.Valentina Rossin, O.Carm. 2nd Councilor:  Sr. M. Paola Ricci, O.Carm. 3rd Councilor:   Sr. M. Emanuela Migliore, O.Carm. 4th Couniclor:   Sr. M. Carla Zinno, O.Carm. Director of Novices:  Sr. M. Valentina Rossin, O.Carm. Treasur ...Continue Reading

 *Activities of the Prior General* On the 24th and 25th of July, the Prior General, Fernando Millán Romeral, O.Carm., attended the General Chapter of the "Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred Heart" (Hermanas Carmelitas del Sagrado Corazón) that took place in Malaga (Spain) from July 17 to 7 August 7 (Citoc-online 60/2018). In his address to the Chapter, the Prior General highlighted the importance of the womens’ congregations affiliated to the Order in the building up of the Carmelite family an ...Continue Reading

*Provincial Chapter of the Maltese Province*During the Provincial Chapter of the Maltese Province held on 10-14 September 2018 following earlier elections were confirmed:Prior Provincial: Fr. Joseph Saliba, O.Carm. First Councilor: Fr. Mark Attard, O.Carm. Second Councilor: Fr. Charlò Camilleri, O.Carm. Third Councilor: Fr. Jurgen Cucciardi, O.Carm. Fourth Councilor: Fr. Anthony Cilia, O.Carm.www.ocarm.orghttp://www.facebook.com/ocarm.org-------------------------------------------------------------------------*Ca ...Continue Reading

*CAUSA NOSTRAE LAETITIAE**Augustus 2018**Professio Temporanea*18-08-18 Szymon Szablowski (Pol), Obory, Polska 18-08-18 Adam Stępniewski (Pol), Obory, Polska 19-08-18 M. Cecilia Carmeli Huong Nguyen (BUR), Burgos, Pilipinas*Professio Solemnis*06-08-18 Yeremias Due (Indo), Wairkau, Flores, Indonesia 06-08-18 Fabianus Dabi Dede (Indo), Wairkau, Flores, Indonesia 06-08-18 Vincensius Ndua Wia (Indo), Wairkau, Flores, Indonesia 06-08-18 Nikolaus Jata (Indo), Wairkau, Flores, Indonesia 06-08-18 Yohanes Kambe (Indo), Wairkau, F ...Continue Reading