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Following consultations, the General Council appointed three members of the General Delegation in Kenya to leadership positions. They are:

Delegate General: Patrick Musyimi Kitaka
Delegation Councilors: Eugine Ekeya
                                            Peter Wafula

Fr. Patrick has been serving as the joint novitiate director in Zimbabwe. In his new role he will be supporting the formation program for Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, according to the prior general, Míceál O’Neill. Fr. Eugine is the assistant pastor of the Carmelite parish in Nkoroi. Fr. Peter has been involved with the formation program.

The Delegation of Kenya was established on July 16, 2010. It was originally formed as a mission under the former Upper German Province with responsibility for its administration and staffing given to the Indian Provincial Commissariat. Formation of the first candidates was entrusted to the Provinces of Catalonia and Argo-Valentine in Spain. In June of 2005, the first house, Bustani ya Karmeli in Ngong was opened. Some nine men are now professed members of the Delegation.

The Chapter of the Indonesian based Putri Karmel Congregation was held July 25-August 6, 2022. The meetings focused on continuing to deepen the congregation's Carmelite spirituality in their personal and community life and according to the congregation's charism.

Pictured with the new Council are Carmelite Pidyarto Gunawan, the bishop of Malang, and Johannes Indraksuma, founder of the Putri Karmel.

The names of the new Council for 2022-2026 are located below:

General Superior | Superiora General | Superiora Generale:
Sr. Maria Petra, P. Karm.

1^st Vice General | 1ª Vice General | 1ª Vice Generale
Sr. Maria Skolastika, P. Karm.

2^nd Vice General | 2ª Vice General | 2ª Vice Generale
Sr. Maria Sesilia Lumowah, P. Karm.

1^st Councilor  | 1ª Consejera | 1ª Consigliera
Sr. Maria Stanisla Kotska, P. Karm.

2^nd Councilor | 2ª Consejera | 2ª Consigliera: 
Sr. Maria Alvaresta, P. Karm.

3^rd Councilor | 3ª Consejera | 3ª Consigliera: 
Sr. Lisa Martosudjito, P. Karm.

4^th Councilor | 4ª Consejera | 4ª Consigliera: 
Sr. Alphonsa de Jesu, P. Karm.

The Triennial Elective Chapter of the Carmelite community of the Monastery of "Flos Carmeli" in Jaboticabal, Brazil, was celebrated on July 25-27, 2022.

The results of the elective chapter were as follows:

Prioress | Priora | Priora:  
Ir. Francisca Marlene Rocha, O. Carm.

1st Councilor  | 1ª Consejera | 1ª Consigliera:
Ir. Maria do Carmo Silveira Moraes, O. Carm.

2nd Councilor | 2ª Consejera  | 2ª Consigliera: 
Ir. Vera Lúcia Alves, O. Carm.

Director of Novices | Maestra de Novicias | Maestra delle Novizie
Ir. Maria do Carmo Silveira Moraes, O. Carm.

Treasurer | Ecónoma  | Economa: 
Ir. Francisca Marlene Rocha, O. Carm.

Sacristan | Sacristán | Sacrestana:
Ir. Vera Lúcia Alves, O. Carm.

The Triennial Chapter of the Carmelite community of the Monastery of Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas in Madrid, Spain. The Chapter took place on July 18, 2022

The results of the elective chapter were as follows:

Prioress | Priora | Priora:  
Hna. Inmaculada Ochoa Blázquez, O. Carm.

1st Councilor  | 1ª Consejera | 1ª Consigliera:
Hna. Noemí Temprano, O. Carm.

2nd Councilor | 2ª Consejera  | 2ª Consigliera: 
Hna. Rosario Almohalla, O. Carm.

3rd Councilor | 3ª Consejera | 3^a Consigliera: 
Hna. Grascia Mendoza, O. Carm.

4th Councilor | 4ª Consejera | 4^a Consigliera: 
Hna. Mª del Carmen Ruiz, O. Carm.

Director of Novices | Maestra de Novicias | Maestra delle Novizie
Hna. Mª Brunilda Rodríguez, O. Carm.

Treasurer | Ecónoma  | Economa: 
Hna. Mª del Carmen Ruiz, O. Carm.

Sacristan | Sacristán | Sacrestana:
Hna. Noemi Temprano , O. Carm.

The 30th Chapter of North American Province of St. Elias was held June 21-24, 2022 en Middletown, New York. During the Chapter the following were elected to leadership:

Prior Provincial | Prior Provincial | Priore Provinciale: 
Fr. Mario Esposito, O. Carm.

1^st Councilor | 1er Consejero | 1° Consigliere: 
Fr. Mark C. Zittle, O. Carm.

2^nd Councilor | 2do Consejero | 2° Consigliere: 
Fr. Francis M. Amadio, O. Carm.

3^rd Councilor | 3er Consejero | 3° Consigliere: 
Fr. Anthony Trung Nguyen, O. Carm.

4^th Councilor | 4to Consejero | 4° Consigliere: 
Br. Robert Chiulli, O. Carm.

The Triennial Chapter of the Carmelite community of the Monastery of the Holy Family in Guiguinto, Philippines. The Chapter took place on June 21, 2022 with Bishop Dennis C. Villarojo, the bishop of Malalos as president.

The results of the elective chapter were as follows:

Prioress | Priora | Priora:  
Sr. Pamela Isabel Maria F. Cruz, O. Carm.

1st Councilor  | 1ª Consejera | 1ª Consigliera:
Sr. Ma. Rescelia S. Garcia, O. Carm.

2nd Councilor | 2ª Consejera  | 2ª Consigliera: 
Sr. Ma. Fatima B. Faustino, O. Carm.

3rd Councilor | 3ª Consejera | 3^a Consigliera: 
Sr. Mary Ruth Alethea C. Clavio, O. Carm.

4th Councilor | 4ª Consejera | 4^a Consigliera: 
Sr. Mary Jenicca L. Mariano, O. Carm.

Director of Novices | Maestra de Novicias | Maestra delle Novizie
Sr. Ma. Jenicca L. Mariano, O. Carm.

Treasurer | Ecónoma  | Economa: 
Sr. Ma. Rescelia S. Garcia, O. Carm.

Sacristan | Sacristán | Sacrestana:
Sr. Ma. Fatima B. Faustino, O. Carm.

The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite community of the Monestir de l'Encarnació in Barcelona, Spain, took place on May 6, 2022.

The results of the elective chapter were as follows:

Prioress | Priora | Priora:  
Hna. Jacinta Mutio Muithya, O. Carm.

1st Councilor  | 1ª Consejera | 1ª Consigliera:
Hna. M. Pilar Simón, O. Carm.

2nd Councilor | 2ª Consejera  | 2ª Consigliera: 
Hna. M. Carmen Goya, O. Carm.

Formator | Formadora  | Formatrice:
Hna. Mari Carmen Izquierdo, O. Carm.

Treasurer | Ecónoma  | Economa: 
Hna. M. Pilar Simón, O. Carm.

Sacristan| Sacristana | Sacrestana: 
Hna. Mari Carmen Izquierdo, O. Carm.

New Prior Provincial and Councilors of the German Province

The Prior General has confirmed the recent elections of the Prior Provincial and the Councilors of the German Province.

The following were elected:

Prior Provincial | Prior Provincial | Priore Provinciale: 
P. Klaus Rudolf Schenkelberger, O. Carm.

1er Consejero | 1^st Councilor | 1° Consigliere: 
P. Peter Schröder, O. Carm.

2do Consejero | 2^nd Councilor | 2° Consigliere: 
P. Michael Plattig, O. Carm.

3er Consejero | 3^rd Councilor | 3° Consigliere: 
P. Ludwig Eifler, O. Carm.

4to Consejero | 4^th Councilor | 4° Consigliere: 
Fr. Andreas H. Scholten, O. Carm.

On February 11, 2022, the Fr. Giampiero Molinari, delegate of the Italian province for the nuns, presided at the Triennial Elections of SS. Concezione Monastery in Sutri, Italy.

The results of the elective chapter were as follows:

Prioress | Priora | Priora:  
Suor M. Martina del Sacro Cuore, O. Carm.

1st Councilor  | 1ª Consejera | 1° Consigliera:
Suor Teresa Lupo di Gesù Bambino, O. Carm.

2nd Councilor | 2ª Consejera  | 2° Consigliera: 
Suor Francesca R. Gargano della Redenzione, O. Carm.

Formator | Formadora | Formatrice:
Suor M. Martina del Sacro Cuore, O. Carm.

Treasurer | Ecónoma  | Economa: 
Suor Teresa di Gesú Bambino, O. Carm.

Sacristan | Sacristán | Sacrestana:
Suor M. Alessandra del Cuore Gesú, O. Carm.

The Indonesian Province, the largest province in the Order, held elections for their leadership on Friday, February 11, 2022, in Tanjung Pinggir, North Sumatera. As you can see in the videos of the Chapter, the elections were celebrated with the members and invited guests dancing in traditional dress of the Batak tribe. Many young lay people from the parish joined in the celebration. 

Also present for the opening of the Chapter was Bishop Kornelius Sipayung, OFM.Cap. 

Elections for the Commissariats of Sumatra and Flores will take place at later gatherings. 

Sadly, news was received that Carmelite Bishop Fransiscus Xaverius Sudartanta Hadisumarta, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Malang and of the Diocese of Manokwari-Sorong, had died early Saturday morning in Jakarta. He had been hospitalized for a few weeks. 

We congratulate the new leadership of the province and ask God’s continued blessings upon their lives and work. We also give thanks to God for the humble, gentle service of Bishop Hadisumarta to the Order and Church these many years.

The following were elected:

Prior Provincial | Prior Provincial | Priore Provinciale: 

P. F.X. Hariawan Adji, O. Carm.

Vice Provincial | Vice Provincial | Vice Provinciale: 

P. Barnabas Krispinus Ginting, O. Carm.

1er Consejero | 1st Councilor | 1° Consigliere: 

P. Dominikus Dinong, O. Carm.

2do Consejero | 2nd Councilor | 2° Consigliere: 

P. Ignasius Joko Purnomo, O. Carm.

3er Consejero | 3rd Councilor | 3° Consigliere:

P. Agustinus Irtikandik Darmawanto, O. Carm.

4to Consejero | 4th Councilor | 4° Consigliere:

P. Andreas Deddy Purnawan, O. Carm.