Letter of the two Generals O.Carm. and OCD Dated on 12th March 2015, anniversary of the canonization of Saint Teresa of Jesus, the Prior General of the Carmelites, Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral O. Carm together with the Superior General of the Discalced Carmelites, Fr.  Saverio Cannistrà, OCD., have sent a letter to all the members of the whole Carmelite family throughout the world on the occasion of the Year of Consecrated Life. The letter can be found in the three official languages of the Order: h ...Continue Reading

The Final Result of the Collection for the Wadi es-Siah As we reported (citoc-online 45/2014) the General Council of the Carmelites and the General Definitory of the Discalced Carmelites decided to call for a special collection in the their respective communities on the 12th of October, 2014, to support the restoration and conservation of the ruins of the first Carmelite foundation on Mount Carmel in Israel. On account of this, the two General Leaders sent a letter in September 2014 to Provincials and other leaders, Mo ...Continue Reading

Community Retreat at the General Curia On Sunday 8th March 2015 the members of the General Curia community gathered together for their Lenten retreat. The General Superior of the Discalced Carmelites, Fr. Saverio Cannistrà OCD, led the community meditation. His reflection on the relevance of Saint Teresa of Jesus for the world of today was profound and enriching, enabling the members of the Curia community to deepen their preparation for Easter. www.ocarm.org http://www.facebook.com/ocarm.org ----------------- ...Continue Reading

Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Ostuni, Italy The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Ostuni, Italy, was held 4-5 March 2015. The following were elected: Prioress:  Sr. M. Daniela Denitto, O.Carm. 1st Councilor:  Sr. M. Giuseppina Cardone, O.Carm. 2nd Councilor:  Sr. M. Anna Visalli, O.Carm. 3rd Councilor:  Sr. M. Bernardetta Spagnuolo, O.Carm. 4th Couniclor:  Sr. M. Teresa Sisto, O.Carm. Director of Novices:  Sr. M. Anna Visalli, O.Carm. Treasurer:  Sr. M. Agn ...Continue Reading

CAUSA NOSTRAE LETITIAE Februarius 2015 Initium Novitiatus 13-02-15 M. Andrew Ngoan Thi Tran (BUR), Burgos, Pilipinas 13-02-15 M. Ange Doan Thi Nguyen (BUR), Burgos, Pilipinas 13-02-15 M. Therese Huong Thi Nguyen (BUR), Burgos, Pilipinas 13-02-15 Rosemary Le Ha Thi Nguyen (BUR), Burgos, Pilipinas 13-02-15 M. Bernadette Nhan Thi Nguyen (BUR), Burgos, Pilipinas 22-02-15 Douglas Rafael Mendivil Martelo (Ita-Col), Belo Horizonte, Brasil 22-02-15 Cristian Ariel Julio Prada (Ita-Col), Belo Horizonte, Brasil 22-02-15 L ...Continue Reading

Assembly of the Federation "Stella Maris", Philippines The Assembly of the Federation "Stella Maris", Philippines, was held 22-27 February 2015. The following were elected: President:  Sr. M. Elena Tolentino, O.Carm., (Burgos) 1st Councilor:  Sr. M. Dorotea Santiago, O.Carm., (Cabanatuan) 2nd Councilor:  Sr. M. Rebecca Valdez, O.Carm., (Tanay) www.ocarm.org http://www.facebook.com/ocarm.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Asamblea de la ...Continue Reading

Activities of the Prior General From the 12th to  the 16th of January, the Prior General, Fernando Millán Romeral, O.Carm., presided at the assembly of the Titus Brandsma General Delegation of Colombia which was held in Bogotá. In addition, he visited the new community of Manizales and the Carmelite Family in Medellín. His stay in Colombia also allowed him to visit the formation community of the Italian province in Bogotá. On the 21st of January, during the assembly of the Commissariat ...Continue Reading

Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Osuna, Spain The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Osuna, Spain, was held 24 February 2015. The following were elected: Prioress:  Sr. M. del Amor Gómez Martín, O.Carm. 1st Councilor:  Sr. M. del Carmen Donado Sevilla, O.Carm. 2nd Councilor:  Sr. M. del Patrocinio de la Cruz Fernandez, O.Carm. Director of Novices:  Sr. M. del Patrocinio de la Cruz Fernandez , O.Carm. Treasurer:  Sr. M. del Carmen Donado Sevilla, O.Carm. Sacr ...Continue Reading

Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Caudete, Spain The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Caudete, Spain, was held 17 February 2015. The following were elected: Prioress:  Sr. Estela Santos Torres, O.Carm. 1st Councilor:   Sr. Josefina Marco Navarro, O.Carm. 2nd Councilor:  Sr. Rosario Sivó Medina, O.Carm. Director of Novices:  Sr. Josefina Marco Navarro, O.Carm. Treasurer:  Sr. Elena Ballester Ballester, O.Carm. Sacristan:   Sr. Cristina Conejero Rodr& ...Continue Reading

A Meeting of the Leaders and the Bursars of the Americas From the 9th to the 13th of February, 2015, the Provincials, Commissaries, Bursars and Delegates of the Americas met in Sao Paolo, Brazil. The meeting was led by Raul Maravi, O.Carm. Councillor General, and Carl Markelz, O.Carm. Bursar General. This meeting was an occasion for the participants to share their information in various areas: number of friars, initial formation, ministries, missions and local economy.  As well as that, the group spoke about the ...Continue Reading