Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Roxas, Philippines The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Roxas, Philippines, was held 10 November 2014. The following were elected: Prioress:  Sr. M. Ana Abrogar, O.Carm. 1st Councilor:   Sr. M. Catalina Elum, O.Carm. 2nd Councilor:  Sr. M. Linda García, O.Carm. 3rd Councilor:   Sr M. Juliana Fermano, O.Carm. 4th Couniclor:   Sr. M. Rosalita Méndez, O.Carm. Director of Novices:  Sr. M. Juliana Fermano, O. ...Continue Reading

Appointment On the 5th of November, Pope Francis appointed João José da Costa, O.Carm. to be the Coadjutor bishop of the Archdiocese of Aracaju (Brazil). Bishop João Costa, who up to now has been the Bishop of Iguatu, is a member of the province of Pernambuco (Brazil), where he was the Prior Provincial from 1998 to 2004. In union with the whole Carmelite Order and the Carmelite Family, we send him our congratulations and best wishes, as we unite in prayer for his ministry. www.ocarm.org http://www ...Continue Reading

CAUSA NOSTRAE LETITIAE October 2014 Initium Novitiatus 10-08-14 Gabriel Dibya Panata Lumanto (Indo), Batu, Malang. Indonesia 10-08-14 Ioannes Maria Wirawan Cuanda (Indo), Batu, Malang. Indonesia 10-08-14 Albertus Bernando Agung Hamonangan Situmorang (Indo), Batu, Malang. Indonesia 10-08-14 Ignatius Hendrianto (Indo), Batu, Malang. Indonesia 10-08-14 Patriot Yohanes Sinambela (Indo), Batu, Malang. Indonesia 10-08-14 Jofinian Feri Sandria Sipayung (Indo), Batu, Malang. Indonesia 10-08-14 Ignasius Putra Bagus Kurni ...Continue Reading

VITAM COELO REDDIDERUNT Ortus P. Temp. P. Soll. Ord. 31-10-14 Fr. Damien Chong, (PCM) 05-06-38 08-09-58 08-09-61 01-11-14 Dom Albert Först, (Ger) Episcopus emeritus Dourados, Brasil 26-11-26 16-09-48 17-09-51 29-06-52 R.I.P. www.ocarm.org http://www.facebook.com/ocarm.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...Continue Reading

The Celebration of the 150 Years of the Life of the PCM Province This last 22nd to the 25th of October, in Leavenworth (Kansas, U.S.A.) a commemoration of the arrival 150 years ago of the first German Carmelites (Cyril Knoll and Xavier Huber)  in North America was celebrated. This was the first step in what would lead to the establishment of the Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary (PCM). The celebrations included a variety of events. The participants were welcomed by the Pastor of Leavenworth, Fr. David McEvoy ...Continue Reading

VITAM COELO REDDIDERUNT Ortus P. Temp. P. Soll. Ord. 30-09-14 P. Robert Greco, (SEL) 28-05-31 08-09-50 12-09-53 04-06-55 25-10-14 Sr. M. Inmaculada Pintel Algas, (ZAR) 14-1-32 13-12-51 13-12-54 27-10-14 P. Sixtus Beth Bhari, (Indo) 07-08-72 14-08-94 15-08-99 01-10-00 R.I.P. www.ocarm.org http://www.facebook.com/ocarm.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...Continue Reading

Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Monción, Dominican Republic The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Monción, Dominican Republic, was held 23 October 2014. The following were elected: Prioress:  Sr. M. Josefina Luna, O.Carm. 1st Councilor:  Sr. M. Consuelo Rivera, O.Carm. 2nd Councilor:  Sr. M. Rosanna Serrata, O.Carm. 3rd Councilor:  Sr. Cruz M. Núñez, O.Carm. 4th Couniclor:  Sr. M. Susana Collado, O.Carm. Director of Novices:  Sr. M. Cons ...Continue Reading

Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of La Vega, Dominican Republic The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of La Vega, Dominican Republic, was held 22 October 2014. The following were elected: Prioress:  Sr. Ana María Arroyo, O.Carm. 1st Councilor:  Sr. M. Cecilia Morini, O.Carm. 2nd Councilor:  Sr. M. de los Ángeles Márquez, O.Carm. 3rd Councilor:  Sr. M. del Carmen Ferreira, O.Carm. 4th Couniclor:  Sr. M. Lillian Ferreira, O.Carm. Director of Novices:  S ...Continue Reading

Celebrations of the Opening of the 5th Centenary of St. Teresa On the 14th and 15th of October last, the official opening of the 5th Centenary of the birth of St. Teresa of Jesus took place. On the 14th, in the birthplace of the saint, solemn vespers were celebrated, at which Fr. Saverio Canninstrà O.C.D. presided accompanied by the bishop of Avila, Jesus Garcia Burillo, and Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral, O.Carm. and this was followed by the Eucharist which marked the closing of the novena. The Prior of Av ...Continue Reading

First electronic newsletter for the Lay Carmelites With great joy and hope we present the first electronic newsletter for the Lay Carmelites. This initiative is the result of our first meeting with the new General Commission for the Carmelite Laity and Youth of our Order. Reflection on this international group has led to the desire to strengthen two aspects during this sexennium: spiritual formation and communications. We are sure that this newsletter will be a good way to learn more about our charism and spirituality ...Continue Reading