CAUSA NOSTRAE LAETITIAE Augustus 2016 Initium Novitiatus 01-07-16 Lloyd Champiruka (Hib-Zim), Kriste Mambo, Rusape, Zimbabwe 01-07-16 Ashley Salima (Hib-Zim), Kriste Mambo, Rusape, Zimbabwe Professio Temporanea 02-07-16 Prosper Mujokoro (Hib-Zim), Kriste Mambo, Rusape, Zimbabwe 02-07-16 Zvikomborero Killian Chifamba (Hib-Zim), Kriste Mambo, Rusape, Zimbabwe 02-07-16 Gift Batsirai Chinyadza (Hib-Zim), Kriste Mambo, Rusape, Zimbabwe 02-07-16 Keven Mutsvairo (Hib-Zim), Kriste Mambo, Rusape, Zimbabwe Professio Solemn ...Continue Reading

The Episcopal Ordination of Henricus Pidyarto Gunawan, O.Carm. On Saturday, the 3rd of September, in Gajayana Stadium in Malang – Indonesia, the episcopal ordination of Fr. Henricus Pidyarto Gunawan, O.Carm. took place. This solemn mass was attended by 38 bishops from all over Indonesia, one Indonesian Cardinal and the Apostolic Nuncio, Antonio Guido Filipazzi; also around 15.000 faithful from all over the diocese of Malang and from outside. The main celebrant was Mgr. Ignasius Suharyo, the Archbishop of Jakarta. The ...Continue Reading

Activities of the Prior General On the 29th of July, as part of the World Youth Day (citoc 58/2016) the Prior General, Fernando Millán Romeral O.Carm. accompanied by Fr. John Keating, O.Carm. Councillor General for Europe, had a meeting In Krakow with the Archbishop of Leopolis (Ukraine), Mieczysław Mokrzycki, who graciously thanked him for the return of the Carmelites of the Polish Province to his diocese (from which they were expelled in 1946) bearing in mind in the difficult circumstances of the present momen ...Continue Reading

Citoc Magazine VI-No. 2-2016 On the cover of this issue of CITOC-magazine you will see a beautiful photo of the pilgrimage to the Holy Door made recently by the two General Councils, O.Carm. and O.C.D. on the 11th of June. Among the many joint initiatives of this year, this was certainly one of great significance, and a unique experience of communion, This finds expression in the message addressed to the Carmelite Family by the two Generals, that focuses on the witness of some of our own saints. Among them is Titus Bra ...Continue Reading

VITAM COELO REDDIDERUNT Ortus P. Temp. P. Soll. Ord. 02-08-16 Sr. Baptista Melten, (ESS/ZEN) 10-02-25 20-05-55 20-05-58 06-08-16 Sr. Adriana Rekelhof, (BOX) 08-03-24 23-08-48 23-08-51 07-08-16 Sr. Immaculata Büttner, (BAT) 03-01-34 21-04-53 21-04-56 29-08-16 P. Patrick McMahon, (PCM) Praeses Instituti Carmelitani 2001-2007 23-11-48 22-08-68 13-04-74 21-05-76 R.I.P. www.ocarm.org http://www.facebook.com/ocarm.org --------------------------------------------- ...Continue Reading

The Episcopal Ordination of Paul Horan, O.Carm. On Saturday, the 17th of August, in Marymount Teachers College in Mutare, (Zimbabwe) the episcopal ordination of Fr. Paul Horan, O.Carm., named as bishop of the diocese of Mutare, took place. It happens that in the same place in 1957, Donal Lamont, O.Carm., was ordained as the first bishop of that diocese. The celebration was led by the Archbishop of Harare, Robert Christopher Ndlovu, the principal ordaining prelate. The concelebrants included the Apostolic Nuntio, Marek ...Continue Reading

Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Montegnacco di Cassacco, Italy The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Montegnacco di Cassacco, Italy, was held 22 August 2016. The following were elected: Prioress:  Sr. M. Cecilia Pante, O.Carm. 1st Councilor:   Sr. M. Margareta Cochior, O.Carm. 2nd Councilor:  Sr. M. Cristina Cochior, O.Carm. 3rd Councilor:   Sr. M. Elisabetta Ciliberti, O.Carm. Treasurers:  Sr. M. Margareta Cochior, O.Carm. Sacristan:  Sr. M. Cristina Coc ...Continue Reading

The 5th Centenary of the Death of Blessed Baptist Spagnoli On the 24th of August, at 10.00 a.m. the Postulator General will be present at the canonical recognition of the mortal remains of Blessed Baptist Spagnoli, in the Cathedral of Mantua (Italy). On the following 1st of September, the body will be transferred in solemn procession from the Mantua Cathedral to the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, in San Felice del Benaco, where it will remain exposed for the veneration of the faithful until the 15th of October. ww ...Continue Reading

CORRIGENDUM Citoc-online 62/2016: Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of PORLAMAR, Venezuela The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Porlamar, Venezuela, was held 18 August 2016. Capítulo Electivo del Monasterio de PORLAMAR, Venezuela Se celebró el capítulo electivo en el monasterio de Porlamar, Venezuela, el 18 de agosto de 2016. Capitolo elettivo triennale del Carmelo di PORLAMAR, Venezuela Si è svolto nel monastero di Porlamar, Venezuela, il capitolo elettivo triennale il 18 a ...Continue Reading

Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Barinas, Venezuela The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Barinas, Venezuela, was held 18 August 2016. The following were elected: Prioress:  Sr. Ana Violeta Pereira Montilva, O.Carm. 1st Councilor:   Sr. Norma del Carmen Sánchez Mora, O.Carm. 2nd Councilor:  Sr. Mariela del Carmen León León, O.Carm. Director of Novices:  Sr. Norma del Carmen Sánchez Mora, O.Carm. Treasurer:  Sr. Mariela del Carmen Leó ...Continue Reading