Saint George Preca, PriestMay 9th | Optional Memorial (Obligatory Memorial - Province of Malta)Born in Malta on 12 February 1880. He lived in Valletta, the capital of Malta, near the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. As a child, and according to the customs of the times, George joined the Carmelite Family by being enrolled in the Scapular. Fr. George was not satisfied with a minimal Christian life. As a child he wore the scapular and in later years wanted to commit himself more intensely to followi ...Continue Reading

 Friday, May 16 | Centro Internazionale Sant'Alberto (CISA)*Presentation of the Book La chiesa e il convento di San Giuliano l'Ospitaliero ai Trofei di Mario at CISA on May 16*Some would swear they had never heard of it, yet it existed until 1876 in what is now the central Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II in Rome. Between legend and real historical news, the church of San Giuliano seems to have been founded by St. Angelo di Sicilia himself, establishing itself as the first Carmelite presence in the capital, then passed ...Continue Reading

 New Provincial Council Australia & Timor-Leste. L to R Front row: Paul Cahill, Robert Puthussery, Bruce Clark, Miceal O’Neill. Back Row: David Hofman, Martinho Da Cost, Januario PintoElective Chapter of the Province of Australia and Timor-Leste Held April 28-May 2, 2025The Carmelites of the Province of Australia and Timor-Leste held their Provincial Chapter from April 28-May 2, 20225. Míċéal O'Neill, the prior general, accompanied by Robert Puthessery, General Councilor for Asia, Australia, and O ...Continue Reading

Celebrating at Home: Shepherd and Sheep, Bonds of Life and LoveFourth Sunday of EasterThis fourth Sunday of Easter is traditionally known as Good Shepherd Sunday because the Gospel for this Sunday always portrays Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Then, a shepherd usually had responsibility for about fifteen or twenty sheep whom he accompanied day and night. Both shepherd and sheep got to know each other. The shepherd was responsible for keeping the flock together and safe, for leading it to good pasture, for binding ...Continue Reading

 Elective Chapter of the Provincial Commissariat of Sumatra Celebrated The members of the Provincial Commissariat of Sumatra held their elective chapter. The Commissariat is part of the Indonesian Province.The following were elected on Wednesday, April 8 to the responsibilities listed:+       +       + Capítulo electivo de la Comisariado Provincial de SumatraLos miembros del Comisariado Provincial de Sumatra celebraron su capítulo electi ...Continue Reading

Carmelite Church and Priory dedicated to St. Angelus, Licata (Sicily)Iglesia y convento carmelita dedicados a San Ángelo, Licata (Sicilia) Chiesa e convento carmelita dedicati a Sant'Angelo, Licata (Sicilia) Saint Angelus, Priest and MartyrMay 5th | MemorialAngelus is thought to have been one of the first Carmelites to return to Sicily from Mount Carmel and, according to a long-standing tradition, he was murdered in Licata during the first half of the 13th century.The cult of Saint Angelus spread throughout ...Continue Reading

  Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 10, 2025Livestream of Liturgical Congress: Encountering the Risen Lord: Liturgy and Prayer in Carmel Today*Live Streaming*We are delighted to announce that live streaming has been arranged for the Carmelite Liturgy & Prayer Congress which is taking place in Rome next week. Most of the Presentations will be live-streamed (except for the presentation which takes place in Traspontina on Friday, 9th May 2025). Please see the attached programme for times which are all Central Eu ...Continue Reading

  Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 10, 2025Livestream of Liturgical Congress: Encountering the Risen Lord: Liturgy and Prayer in Carmel Today*Live Streaming*We are delighted to announce that live streaming has been arranged for the Carmelite Liturgy & Prayer Congress which is taking place in Rome next week. Most of the Presentations will be live-streamed (except for the presentation which takes place in Traspontina on Friday, 9th May 2025). Please see the attached programme for times which are all Central Eu ...Continue Reading

Celebrating at Home: Breakfast with Friends, Leadership of LoveThird Sunday of EasterThe Gospel today recounts the third appearance of Jesus to the disciples after his resurrection. At first, they don’t recognise him; then there is a huge haul of fish followed by a meal; then, in the long version of this Gospel, Peter’s commission to lead the flock in love. It takes faith to recognise the presence of Jesus among us. Reality can be changed and good things result when we do. All the meals we share are reminders of th ...Continue Reading

 Bl. Ángel M. Prat Hostench, Lucas of St. Joseph Tristany Pujol and Companions, MartyrsMay 4th | Optional Memorial (Obligatory memorial in provinces of Spain)The Commissariat of Catalonia was established in 1932. Almost immediately difficuties began. In February 1934 the Carmelite church was desecrated. In October Communist guards were placed at the door of the priory to prevent the religious from leaving. In June 1936 the mayor forbade religious from teaching in the schools and working in hospitals. Shortly ...Continue Reading