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The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, was held 21 June 2018. The following were elected:
- Prioress: Sr. M. Lourdes M. de Jesús Crucificado Avilés Calderón, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. M. Antonia de Jesús Sacramentado Acevedo Lorenzo, O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. M. de la Trinidad Rodríguez Barbosa, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. Monserrate M. del Corazón Crucificado de Jesús Lugo Millán, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. M. de la Trinidad Rodríguez Barbosa, O.Carm.
- Sacristan: Sr. Monserrate M. del Corazón Crucificado de Jesús Lugo Millán, O.Carm.
During the Provincial Chapter of the American Province of Saint Elias held on 19-22 June 2018 were elected:
- Prior Provincial: Fr. Mario Esposito, O.Carm.
- First Councilor: Fr. Paul Denault, O.Carm.
- Second Councilor: Fr. Joseph Nguyen Do, O.Carm.
- Third Councilor: Fr. Mark C. Zittle, O.Carm.
- Fourth Councilor: Fr. Francis Amodio, O.Carm.
The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Caudete, Spain, was held 14-15 June 2018. The following were elected:
- Prioress: Sr. Josefina Marco Navarro, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. Estela Santos Torres, O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. Cristina Conejero Rodríguez, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. Estela Santos Torres, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. Estela Santos Torres, O.Carm.
- Sacristan: Sr. Cristina Conejero Rodríguez, O.Carm.
During the Provincial Chapter of the Irish Province held on 10-14 June 2018 following earlier elections were confirmed:
- Prior Provincial: Fr. Richard Byrne, O.Carm.
- First Councilor: Fr. Brian McKay, O.Carm.
- Second Councilor: Fr. Éanna Ó hÓbáin, O.Carm.
- Third Councilor: Fr. Simon Nolan, O.Carm.
- Fourth Councilor: Fr. David Twohig, O.Carm.
- Commissary Provincial of Zimbabwe: Fr. Vitalis Tendai Benza, O.Carm.
During the Provincial Chapter of the Italian Province held on 4-9 June 2018 were elected:
- Prior Provincial: Fr. Roberto Toni, O.Carm.
- Vice Prior Provincial: Fr. Lucio Maria Zappatore, O.Carm.
- First Councilor: Fr. Nicola Sozzi, O.Carm.
- Second Councilor: Fr. Giuseppe Midili, O.Carm.
- Third Councilor: Fr. Carlos Rivera Rodríguez, O.Carm.
- Fourth Councilor: Fr. Augustin Barbut, O.Carm.
Last June 1st, the biannual meeting of our General Council with that of our Discalced brothers took place in our Curia in Rome. After praying Midday Prayer, the Prior General, Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral, O.Carm., welcomed the members of the OCD General Council and presented the program of this meeting that follows the meetings that have been taking place regularly for more than 25 years.
To begin, the theme of the triennial meeting of both councils that will take place in Dublin (Ireland) from May 27 to 31, 2019, was set: "The missionary journey of Carmel today". In view of that, a small committee was formed by Fr. John Keating, O.Carm. and Fr. Daniel Chowning, OCD., to have responsibility for preparing the meeting.
Both councils were informed of the preparations for the "Carmelite Day" that will be celebrated on January 28, 2019 within the framework of the World Youth Day that will take place in Panama. The Discalced Carmelites from the Province of Central America and the Carmelites from El Salvador are collaborating for this day.
Likewise, the program for the 5th meeting of ALACAR (Latin American Association of Carmelites) that will take place in Santo Domingo next autumn was presented. The theme of this meeting will be, "The martyrs of yesterday for the Latin American Carmel of today" and it will look at such figures as Oscar Romero, Tito Brandsma and Edith Stein.
The General Superior, Father Saverio Cannistrà, OCD, reported on some questions concerning "Cor Orans" (the recent application instruction on female contemplative life, from the CIVCSVA ). An interesting dialogue and a wide-ranging exchange of ideas were generated around the subject.
Next, the latest information sent by Bro. Fausto Spinelli, OCD, president of the joint international commission, on the steps that are being taken with the municipality of Haifa and the corresponding government authorities of Israel for the restoration and maintenance of the ruins of the first Carmelite monastery in the Wadi es-Siah on Mount Carmel, were shared.
Finally, the two councils exchanged various items of information regarding upcoming events in both orders. The meeting, which took place in an atmosphere of great fraternity and joy, ended with the community meal.
During the Provincial Chapter of the German Province held on 21-25 May 2018 were elected:
- Prior Provincial: Fr. Peter Schröder, O.Carm.
- First Councilor: Fr. Ludwig Eifler, O.Carm.
- Second Councilor: Br. Guido Niessner, O.Carm.
- Third Councilor: Fr. Klemens August Droste, O.Carm.
- Fourth Councilor: Br. Günter Benker, O.Carm.
Sessions of the Institutum Carmelitanum on Baptist Spagnoli and the Mantuan Reform
Written byThe recent fifth centenary of the death of Blessed Baptist Spagnoli was the occasion for the Institutum Carmelitanum to offer a series of evening sessions on history, art and spirituality, at the Saint Abert’s International Centre (CISA) on the first three Mondays of May. The sessions opened with an interview with Cristian Poli on the much-discussed figure of Tommaso Connecte, initiator of the Mantuan Reform, who, although he died at the stake as a heretic in 1434, was celebrated as a martyr by Spagnoli in his De vita beata. The second evening session was dedicated to the restoration of an autograph letter by Spagnoli which is kept in the General Archive. Fr. Mario Alfarano introduced the evening with a presentation of the content, context and symbolic value of this letter that Mantovano sent to Nicolas Audet in 1514; He was follow by Prof. Eulalia Ramos, from the University of Tor Vergata in Rome, who illustrated the detailed and delicate restoration of the document. The last meeting was conducted by Fr. Giovanni Grosso who spoke about a part of the iconographic collection that enriches the church of San Felice del Benaco, which is one of the first foundations of the Mantuan Reform. Fr. Giovanni paid particular attention to some images of Our Blessed Lady and the early saints of the Order.
On April 16-19, an assembly of the prioresses and formation directors of the five monasteries of the Dominican Republic and of the two monasteries of Puerto Rico took place in Santo Domingo. This time the nuns of Camaná, Peru, also took part in this event, which is celebrated every two years. The goal of this assembly was the establishment of a new federation among the monasteries of this part of the Order. The nuns prepared for the event, individually and in community, through a study promoted by the local delegate, Fr. Rogelio Mur. During the first two days, the delegate general, Fr. Mario Alfarano, was present. He guided the sessions, facilitating the work of the participants and planning with them the next stages of the assembly in view of the establishment of the federation. Before the assembly, Fr. Mario, accompanied by P. Rogelio, visited all the monasteries of the Antilles. Among the most important initiatives arising from the visit and the assembly, there was the proposal to ask the Prior General to introduce the cause of beatification of three nuns who lived in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico at the turn of the last century.
The General Commission of the Carmelite Laity would like to remind all Provincials, Commissaries, and Delegates about the International Congress of the Carmelite Laity 2018, that will be held in Rome, Italy, from September 15 (arrival) to September 21 (departure) as specified in the convocation letter sent a few months ago. The organisers would like to ask all Superiors to send the list of participants of their respective Carmelite entities before May 31 (deadline) to the following email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
In case a participant is required to get a visa to enter Europe, please, send as soon as possible the corresponding information in order to prepare a letter of invitation. We need full name as it appears on passport, passport number, expiration date of passport, dates of arrival to and departure from Europe.
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During the Provincial Chapter of the Polish Province held on 22-25 April 2018 were elected:
- Prior Provincial: Fr. Bogdan Meger,O.Carm.
- First Councilor: Fr. Zbigniew Czerwien, O.Carm.
- Second Councilor: Fr.Janusz Bebnik , O.Carm.
- Third Councilor: Fr. Marcin Siemek, O.Carm.
- Fourth Councilor: Fr. Mateusz Otreba, O.Carm.
Ordinary Tenure Track Professor/ Endowed Chair in Carmelite Studies
Written by
School of Theology and Religious Studies
Washington, DC 20064
Ordinary Tenure Track Professor/ Endowed Chair in Carmelite Studies
The School of Theology and Religious Studies at The Catholic University of America seeks to appoint the first holder of the newly established Endowed Chair in Carmelite Studies, a tenure-track position at the rank of Ordinary Professor.
Established in 1887, the School of Theology and Religious Studies is the oldest school of the university. We seek candidates who understand, are enthusiastic about, and will make a significant contribution to the mission of the University, which reads as follows: “As the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States, founded and sponsored by the bishops of the country with the approval of the Holy See, The Catholic University of America is committed to being a comprehensive Catholic and American institution of higher learning, faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ as handed on by the Church. Dedicated to advancing the dialogue between faith and reason, The Catholic University of America seeks to discover and impart the truth through excellence in teaching and research, all in service to the Church, the nation and the world.”
As a result of a generous donation from the Carmelite Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary, the Endowed Chair in Carmelite Studies has been established in the School of Theology and Religious Studies, together with a Center for Carmelite Studies, of which the Chair holder will also be the Director. The School is seeking an outstanding scholar with an extensive record of publication, one who will excel in teaching at various levels and in service to the Center, helping to establish it as a global center of excellence in Carmelite Studies.
Applications should include a CV and a one- to two-page personal statement indicating how your research, teaching, and service accord with the nature and goals of this position, and how they will make a distinctive contribution to our University’s mission and to the vision of Catholic education outlined in the Apostolic Constitution on Catholic Universities Ex Corde Ecclesiae, which can be found here: http://w2.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_constitutions/documents/hf_jp-ii_apc_15081990_ex-corde-ecclesiae.html
The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making the final offer of employment.
Letters of Application should be sent to Rev Msgr Paul McPartlan, Chair of the Search Committee, School of Theology and Religious Studies, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20064, USA, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Catholic University of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Carmelite International Liturgical Congress will be held at Sassone, Rome from the 16th to the 20th April 2018. The theme of the Congress will be "The Role and the Place of the Liturgy in the Carmelite Order". The main lectures will be broadcast via live streaming by following this link Carmelite Liturgical congress
INTERNATIONAL CARMELITE LITURGICAL CONGRESS
16-20 April 2018
THE ROLE & PLACE OF LITURGY IN THE CARMELITE ORDER
(Il Carmelo in Sassone, Rome)
Monday, 16th April – Moderator: Fr. Michael Farrugia O.Carm., | |
07.30 | Breakfast |
09.00 | Opening Mass: The Prior General, Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral O. Carm. |
10.15-10.30 | Break |
10:30 | Welcome address: Fr. Michael Farrugia, O.Carm. President of the Liturgical Commission Opening talk: Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral O. Carm. Prior General |
11.15-12.45 | Feedback and discussion of the Questionnaire sent to the Order: Fr. Mario Esposito O.Carm. |
13.00 | Lunch |
16.00-17.00 | Fr. Giovanni Grosso, O.Carm.: Carmelite Liturgy: historical and mariological aspects from the beginning until the Council of Trent |
17.00-17.30 | Break |
17.00-18.30 | Fr. Edmond Caruana, O. Carm.: The Carmelite Liturgy: historical-liturgical excursus from up to its suppression (Afterwards there will be some time for questions and discussion with the two speakers) |
19.00 | Evening Prayer |
19.30 | Supper |
Tuesday, 17th April – Moderator: Fr. Giovanni Grosso, O. Carm. | |
07.30 | Breakfast |
08.30 | Mass Celebrant: Fr. Michael Driscoll O.Carm |
09:45-10:4 | Fr. Giuseppe Midili, O. Carm.:The Liturgy is pastoral: the challenge for Carmelites today of putting it into practice |
10:45-11:15 | Break |
11.15-11.45 | Questions and discussion with the speaker. |
12.00-12.30 | Presentation from one of the geographic areas of the Order. Fr. John Keating, O.Carm. General Councillor for Europe to speak about Europe. |
13.00 | Lunch |
16.00-17.00 | Fr. Juan Javier Flores Arcas, OSB: Liturgy and Fraternal Life in the community; the centrality of Eucharist |
17.00-17.30 | questions and discussion. |
18.00-18.35 | Fr. Robert Manik O.Carm. Power point presentation on the place of Liturgy in Asia,Australia,Oceania |
18.45-19.30 | Groups Lectio Divina. |
19.30. | Supper |
Wednesday, 18th April – Moderator: Fr. Edmond Caruana, O.Carm. | |
Gita: Casamari Abbey, Veroli (Frosinone) [www.casamari.it] | |
07.30 | Breakfast |
09.00 | Departure by Bus. |
19.30 | Supper. |
Thursday, 19th April – Moderator: Fr. Pius Robert Manik, O. Carm. | |
07.30 | Breakfast |
08.30 | Mass Celebrant: Fr. Mario Loya O. Carm. |
09.45-10.45 | Fr. Luigi Borriello, OCD: Liturgy and Carmelite Spirituality |
10.45-11.15 | Break |
11.15-12.30 | groups to discuss the topic, after time for questions, and each group will be asked to present one () main point from their conversation. |
13.00 | Lunch |
16.00-17.15 | Dr. Donna Orsuto: The Transmission of Carmelite Spirituality in Liturgy: Mystagogical Elements, (afterwards time for questions and discussion in the Assembly). |
17.15-17.30 | Break |
17.30-18.30 | Fr. Désiré Unen Alimange, O. Carm., presentation on the place of Carmelite Liturgy in Africa; Fr. Michael Driscoll O. Carm., presentation on the place of Carmelite Liturgy in Latin America and North America |
19:00 | Evening prayer |
19.30 | Supper |
Friday, 20th April 2018– Moderator: Fr. Mario Esposito, O. Carm. | |
07.30 | Breakfast |
08.30 | Morning Prayer and Adoration |
09.45-10.45 | Sr. M. Anastasia Cucca, O.Carm: Liturgy and the Word of God in Carmel. |
11.15 | Break |
11.15-12.15 : | Fr. John Keating, O. Carm. Liturgy and Carmelite Formation: the experiential dimension |
12. 15 | time for questions to both speakers. |
13.00 | Lunch |
16.00-16.30 | Fr. Noel Rosas O. Carm. Administrative Secretary for Formation, The implications of the formation program |
16.30-17.00 | Final message |
17.00-17.15 | Break |
17.15-18.00 | H.E. Msgr Filippo Iannone O.Carm., The liturgical vision in the post conciliar Church and in the Order, and in the light of personal experience |
18.00-19.00 | Closing Mass – H.E. Msgr Filippo Iannone O.Carm. |
19.30 | Supper |
Gathering of Carmelite Superiors of the Asia, Australia and Oceania geographical area
Written byCarmelite superiors of the Asia, Australia and Oceania geographical area of the Order gathered at the Carmelite Province Centre, Middle Park, Melbourne, Australia from 11-14 April 2018. Present were: Fr Benny Phang (General Councillor, Asia Australia, Oceania), Fr Michael Kissane (Provincial, St Elias), Fr Ignasius Budiono (Provincial, Indonesia), Fr Artemio Jusayan (Provincial, Philippines), Fr Paul Cahill (Provincial, Australia and Timor-Leste), Fr Jacob Robin (Delegate, Indian General Delegation), Fr Joseph Tran (Delegate, Vietnam) and Fr Marlon Lacal (Delegate, Philippines).
On the first day Fr Ignasius Budiono during the morning session spoke about Inculturation and in the afternoon session Fr Benny Phan addressed the question of Formation. The second day was devoted to listening to reports about local conditions in the various provinces, general delegation and missions in their geographical area. In the afternoon, contributions and proposals for the 2019 General Chapter were discussed.
