New Publication of “Edizioni Carmelitane”
The Carmelite Rule (1207-2007). Proceedings of the Lisieux Conference, Edizioni Carmelitane, Roma 2008. ISBN 978-88-7288-102-6. ISSN: 0394-7793. 40 Euro.
The Rule of Carmel continues today to inspire thousands of men and women around the world and throughout the Church in their lives of allegiance to Jesus Christ even has it has inspired Carmelites over the centuries. This collection of papers by some of the best scholars in the Carmelite family is a landmark in our developing appreciation for this sacred text. The work of these men and women clearly demonstrates that the wisdom of Saint Albert of Jerusalem continues to speak in new times and new places of which those first hermits could never have dreamed. The Rule of Saint Albert is now ready to propel us into a future marked by all the glorious sanctity of our past eight centuries. (P. Patrick Thomas McMahon O.Carm.)
Reopening of “Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús” Seminary, San Juan de Puerto Rico (Arag)
It is with pleasure that we would like to communicate a small sign of hope for the future life of the Order. On Sunday 3rd August last, with a Eucharistic celebration presided over by Fr. Jorge Ma. Rivera, O.Carm., the Carmelite Seminary of “Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús” belonging to Commissariate of Antilles of the Arago-Valentina Province, was reopened.
The seminary is located in the house of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The entry of four young men from the town of Ciales, Puerto Rico, has made this reopening possible after having been closed for a long time.
Activities of the Prior General in Brazil
From 2nd to 9th August last, Fr. Fernando Millán Romerál, O.Carm. participated in many different events in Brazil. In Curitiba he met those in formation (seminarians, postulants, novices and students) to whom he outlined the different projects of the Order for the coming six years. He then had a very fraternal meeting in that city with our Discalced brethren and with the Carmelite laity. He also visited the “Casas do Servo Sofredor” (for men and women) where the Carmelites of the Commissariate of Paraná (GerS) are engaged in great work with drug addicts.
From there, Father General moved on to the inter-provincial novitiate of “São Cristovão” (Sergipe) where he gave a course to the novices on the life and thought of Blessed Titus Brandsma. There are 15 novices belonging to the provinces of Pernambuco, San Elías (Rio de Janeiro), Italy (Colombia) and Malta (Bolivia). Fr. Fernando also visited various communities nearby and presided at a solemn celebration of the Eucharist with the members of the Carmelite Family of “São Cristovão”.
A year dedicated to Isidore Bakanja
On 12th August we celebrated the Memorial of Blessed Isidore Bakanja, born between 1880 and 1890 in Mbilankamba in the Congo (Zaire). He was baptized on the 6th May 1906 and received the scapular as a sign of his dignity as God’s child, together with the rosary a sign of his continuous prayer. He began to work for a Belgian colonial company and was whipped by his atheistic manager who ordered him to remove his scapular. Isidore died some days later, either on the 8th or 15th of August 1909, pardoning his tormentor.
The Catholic laity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have decided to dedicate a whole year to the memory of Isidore Bakanja. The year will run from August 2008 to August 2009 and will serve as an "awakening of the laity" according to Don Ambroise Mutshembe, secretary of the Episcopal Commission for the Apostolate of the Laity. For canonization a miracle through Blessed Isidore’s intercession is necessary, but above all it is important to make known the witness of this young apostle and martyr, who took seriously his Baptismal vocation.
First Electoral Chapter of the Monastery N.S. de America y San José, Monción, Dominican Republic
The first Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery N.S. de America y San José, Monción, Dominican Republic, was held 28 of June 2008. The following were elected:
Prioress: Sr. Maria Consuelo Rivera, O. Carm.
1st Councilor: Sr. Maria Josefina Luna, O. Carm.
2nd Councilor: Sr. Maria Assunta Mura, O. Carm.
Director of Novices: Sr. Maria Josefina Luna, O. Carm.
Treasurer: Sr. Maria Rosanna Serrata, O.Carm.
10-08-08: P. Miguel Mindeguía Aríztegui, Arag
14-08-08: P. Morris Wells, PCM
General Chapter of the Corpus Christi Carmelites
The Congregation of Corpus Christi Carmelite Sisters held elections for Prioress General and Council today at St. Paul's Spirituality Center in Georgetown, Guyana, South America. Here are the results:
Mother General: Sr. Petronilla Joseph, O. Carm.
1st Councilor: Sr. Katrina Charles, O. Carm.
2nd Councilor: Sr. Helena Profeiro, O. Carm.
3rd Councilor: Sr. Janice Romero, O.Carm.
4th Councilor: Sr. Antoinette Fahey, O.Carm.
First Councilor is also Assistant General.
Promulgation of the Decree of the Congregation for Causes of Saints concerning Blessed Nuno
This morning, 3rd July 2008, the Holy Father, Benedict XVI, received in a private audience Cardinal José Saraiva Martins, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. During the course of the audience the Holy Father authorized the Congregation to promulgate the Decree concerning the heroic virtues and the miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Nuno of Saint Mary Álvares Pereira (1360-1431), Portuguese national and Professed Layman of our Order.
The Holy See will set the date for the Canonization.
Vitam coelo reddiderunt (R.I.P.)
03-07-08: P. Nuno Alves Correia, Flum
First Meeting of the International Commission for Carmelite Schools and Youth
From 26 to 29 June 2008, the new International Commission for Carmelite Schools and Youth held its first meeting in the General Curia house in Rome. Together with the Councillor General Fr. Raúl Maraví, there were representatives from Europe, North and South America and Oceania.
The Prior General, Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral, and the Vice Prior General, Fr. Christian Körner, greeted the members of the Commission. During the meeting various aspects of Carmelite education were discussed, as were the presence of Carmelite laity and the new challenges that we are facing in our school centres today. After exchanging views on a number of topics, the group discussed the preparations for an International Conference on Carmelite Schools, which had been suggested by the 2007 General Chapter. The meeting will be held from 8 to 14 April 2010 in Dublin, Ireland, to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the Irish province school, Terenure College. It was also decided to send a questionnaire to all Carmelite schools, which will serve as a basis for the participants’ work in the congress.
The Commission will meet again in 2009 to continue preparations for the International Congress and to promote other events linked to it.
XV Meeting of the Iberian Region
From 29 June to 2 July the fifteenth meeting of the Iberian Region was held in Pozuelo del Alarcón (Madrid). One hundred and ten members of the Carmelite Family took part: friars, nuns, sisters and laity from the provinces of Arago-Valentina, Betica, Castilla, Catalonia, the General Commissariat of Portugal and from the Congregations of the Sisters of the Virgin Mary and of the Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred Heart, who prepared the topic of this year’s meeting. The subject was “Silence, mysticism, prophecy in allegiance to Jesus Christ” and conferences were led by Fr. Hugo Canavan O. Carm., member of the General Delegation of Titus Brandsma in Colombia. At the end of the meeting three participants spoke: M. Magdalena Carretero O. Carm. from the monastery of Madrid, secondly, a lay woman, Blanca Frediani and finally, Fr. Augustín Rodríguez Teso, a priest from a suburb on the edge of Madrid.
The superiors of the Iberian Region, male and female, took advantage of the occasion in order to have a meeting of their own, as did the Iberian provincials.
Vitam coelo reddiderunt (R.I.P.)
05-07-08: P. Conal Collier, Hib
05-07-08: P. Floribert Schwering, GerI
Beatification of the parents of Saint Therese of Lisieux on 19th of October 2008
The parents of Thérèse of Lisieux, Zélie and Louis Martin, will be beatified on 19th of October 2008 at Lisieux. Cardinal José Saraiva Martins announced the news last Saturday when he presided the Eucharist celebration in honour of the 150th anniversary of their wedding at Alençon.
In solemnitate B.V. Mariae de Monte Carmeli
Flos Carmeli, vitis florigera, splendor caeli, Virgo puerpera singularis.
Mater mitis, sed viri nescia, Carmelitis esto propitia, stella maris.
Fernando Prior Generalis et Consilium Generale
16.VII.2008
Five Hundred Years of the Presence of the Carmelite Nuns in Granada, Spain
The celebration of the 500 years of the Presence of the Carmelite Nuns in Granada (Spain) took place on the 16th of July in the Monastery of the Incarnation. Founded in 1508, it is one of the first monasteries established there after Granada was reconquered in 1492. During these 500 years of history, the monastery has gone through many hardships, but many nuns of outstanding spiritual and intellectual level have lived in it, and among them several Blesseds.
To celebrate this occasion, a History of the Monastery written by Fr. Ismael Martínez Carretero, O. Carm., was presented in a solemn act presided by the Prior General, Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral, O. Carm., who was accompanied by Fr. Rafael Leiva Sánchez, Prior Provincial of the Betica Province. Many people participated in the ceremony. Likewise, the Prior General presided the Eucharist on the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and unveiled a glazed ceramic tile commemorating the 500 years of the presence of the Carmelite nuns in the city of Alhambra.
Br. Pedro Murciano, O. Carm. completes his service in the General Curia and returns to his Province
After almost 25 years of continuous service to the General Curia in Rome, Br. Pedro Murciano, O. Carm. will return to the Arago-Valentina Province in September. Br. Pedro was exemplary in his spirit of service and availability toward the members of the different general councils he worked with in Rome.
The General Council expresses its gratitude to Br. Pedro for his many years of service to the General Curia and wishes him years of fruitful service as he returns to his home province.
Restored Carmelite Library at Straubing, Germany (GerS), Reopens
After two years of hard work, on 6th June 2008, the Straubing community was able to enjoy the fruits of this labour as the library was reopened. The main hall is famous for its dazzling frescoes completed in 1715 and now restored to its former glory. In 1806 the convent had been suppressed, but now the contents of the library will be put back in their rightful place.
In the course of the evening, Prior Fr. Elias Steffen O.Carm. thanked the benefactors and special guests present, the curator Alfons Huber delivered a lecture, published in Straubinger Tagblatt, and Provincial Fr. Dieter Lankes O.Carm. stressed the place of the library as one of formation and study. Greetings were also received from the mayor of Straubing, the local member of parliament in Bavaria and the head of the restoration project. The restoration has cost € 450,000 and will be financed by public institutions and private businesses, as well as fundraising.
The frescos in the library are the work of an unknown artist who was deeply imbued with the tradition of Carmel and of Mary. Eight half-portraits depict scholarly Carmelites, who were devoted to the defence of Faith and to the study of Divine Wisdom, such as Thomas Netter of Walden, Francisco Suarez and John Baconthorpe.
The day after the inauguration, many visitors took the opportunity to see the frescos for themselves and on 9th June the conference between the French and German Defence and Foreign Ministers took place in the library as part of the summit between President Nicolas Sarkozy and Chancellor Angela Merkel.
http://www.karmelitenorden.de/straubing/bibliothek/restaurierung.html
Our Lady of Doncaster
In the middle ages there was a prominent Carmelite Church in the town of Doncaster, England, with a Shrine to Our Lady. Though nothing remains of the original church and friary, there has been a revival of the Shrine of Our Lady of Doncaster in the local Catholic Church. At the Reformation the statue of Our Lady was one of five ‘significant statues’ that were taken to London to be burnt. The Prior of Doncaster was one of the few Carmelites to be executed at that time.
Some of the Carmelite Third Order have been involved in promoting the restoration of the Shrine and the garden outside the shrine is being landscaped with stones from other shrines.
On Friday 27th June at the 12 noon Mass at Aylesford, there was a handing over of one of the medieval stones from the original church to the Guardians of the Doncaster Shrine.
Corpus Christi Carmelite Sisters mark the centenary of their foundation
On 16th July, the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the Corpus Christi Carmelite Sisters marked 100 years of their foundation with a Centenary Mass in the English city of Leicester. It was in Leicester that Mother Mary Ellerker of the Blessed Sacrament formed a community of women devoted to contemplative living through prayer and social outreach. The Congregation was affiliated to the Carmelite Order in 1927 and today has communities in England, the Caribbean, North America and Liberia, many of which were represented at the Eucharist. During the celebrations the sisters made a presentation to the Prior Provincial of the British Province, Fr. Wilfrid McGreal, O.Carm., thanking the friars for their support and formation. The Mass was attended by Sister Antoinette Dickie, O.Carm. (Prioress General of the Congregation), the Lord Mayor of Leicester, many lay Carmelites, and Robert Rivas, O.P., the Archbishop of Castries. The sisters are concluding their centenary celebrations with a tour of places in Britain associated with their founder. The paperwork for her beatification cause will be finalised during the Congregation's General Chapter, to be held in Guyana from 11th to 25th August, which will reflect on the theme "With the Eucharist, centred in Carmel, let us serve the Lord with gladness". A full account of the Centenary Mass can be read online at: http://www.carmelite.org/jnbba/corpusxti.pdf
Vitam coelo reddiderunt (R.I.P.)
28-06-08: Sr. M. Giuseppina Orrù, Rav
16-07-2008: Fr. Robertus Hanenberg, Neer
Seventy-first biannual Assembly of the USG
From 28 to 30 May, the Prior General, Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral O.Carm., attended the 71st biannual assembly of the Union of General Superiors (USG) in Rome. On the first day, together with the members of the International Union of General Superiors (the female counterpart of UISG), an Instruction entitled Faciem tuam Domine, requiram. The Service of Authority and Obedience was presented. This document was prepared by the Congregation for the Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life, and introduced by the Prefect, Cardinal Franc Rodé and the Secretary, Archbishop Gianfranco Agostino Gardin. Various general superiors from all over the world gave their impressions of the document, which was also examined in language groups. One of the sessions was moderated by Fr. Fernando and the lectio divina the following day was guided by Fr. Bruno Secondin (Ita). The general impression of the document was positive and given that the subject matter is a difficult topic, this Instruction might be a useful tool for personal and community reflection.
Vitam coelo reddiderunt (R.I.P.)
13-05-08: Sr. M. Paolina Basta, VET
20-05-08: Sr. Eufrasia Bockting, BOX
20-05-08: P. Bertin Smith, PCM
01-06-08: Fr. Eugene McKenna, Brit
01-06-08: P. Adalbert Deckert, GerS
Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Burgos, Philippines
The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Burgos, Philippines, was held 19th of May 2008. The following were elected:
Prioress: Sr. Ma. Elena Z. Tolentino O. Carm.
1st Councilor: Sr. Ana Maria D. Bernardo O. Carm.
2nd Councilor: Sr. Ma. Barbara C. Pulido O. Carm.
Director of Novices: Sr. Ana Maria D. Bernardo O. Carm.
Treasurer: Sr. Janet Marie D. Espinosa O. Carm.
Sacristan: Sr. Ma. Lourdes I. Siozon O.Carm.
Congratulations from the Spanish Ambassador
The Spanish Ambassador to the Holy See, Don Francisco Vázquez y Vázquez, has sent a friendly letter of congratulations to the Prior General, Fr. Fernando Millan Romeral, for his message to the Carmelite Family entitled Perseverantes in caritate on the subject of the Carmelite martyrs from Catalonia beatified on October 28, 2007. In his letter, the ambassador indicated his complete agreement with the spirit of reconciliation and forgiveness that martyrs exemplify to us, and his hope that this same spirit would be widespread in Spain today.
Carmelite activity during the World Youth Day 2008
The World Youth Day 2008 will be held in Sydney, Australia, from15th to 20th of July 2008. On July 16 (Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feastday), the Australian Carmelites would like to offer an invitation to anyone associated with Carmelite ministries from around the world who is in Sydney at the time, to a gathering at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Wentworthville. There will be an hour of prayer in the spirit of Taizé in the church from 6 pm - 7 pm followed by a BBQ organised by the parish.
It would be helpful if those who are interested in attending could contact the Parish in order for them to get some idea of numbers:
Address: 4 Bennett Street, Wentworthville, Sydney
Tel: (+61 2) 9631 8302
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Parish Priest: Fr Denis Andrew O.Carm.
Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Valls, Spain
The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Valls, Spain, was held in May 2008. The following were elected:
Prioress: Sr. M. Montserrat Xirinacs Damians O. Carm.
1st Councilor: Sr. M. Mercè Mauri Gallifa O. Carm.
2nd Councilor: Sr. M. Agnes Kavesa Mutuku O. Carm.
Treasurer: Sr. M. Josefina Llaurado Prats O. Carm.
Procurator: Sr. M. Àngela Kithei Mutisya O.Carm.
Sacristan: Sr. Maria del Carme Syombua Mbatha O.Carm.
The Institute of Spirituality in Asia (ISA), Philippines, produces its first Ph.D graduate
Sr. Joy Carmel L. Jumawan, Carm. O.L., (Carmelite Sisters of Our Lady) is the Institute of Spirituality in Asia’s first graduate to obtain a Ph.D. in “Organization Development major in Transformative Spirituality” with a specialization in Carmelite Spirituality.
Sr. Joy Carmel L. Jumawan, Carm. O.L. together with three other graduates in Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute received their diplomas during graduation exercises held at Manila in April 2008. Fr. Rico Ponce, O. Carm., Ph.D., the Academic Director represented the ISA at the graduation ceremony. A large number of Carmelite Sisters of Our Lady, Carmelite friars and ISA staff also attended this joyful occasion. The guest speaker was Bishop Angel Lagdameo, President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. In her address, Sr. Joy focused on the marriage between organization development or management and spirituality.
The following day in gratitude to the people who continually support the Institute, and to congratulate Sr. Joy, the ISA organized a Post Graduation Ceremony at the Titus Brandsma Center, New Manila, Quezon City, Philippines. Fr. Gabriel D. Dolotina, O. Carm., delivered the address of welcome which was followed by the presentation of the candidate by Fr. Martin Pierik, O. Carm., Ph. D. After Sr. Joy’s graduation speech, Fr. Rico P. Ponce, O. Carm., Ph. D. confirmed her as the first ISA graduate.
Apart from the research and publication program, there is now a lot of academic activity going on in ISA.
For further information about the Institute see:
http://www.isa.org.ph/index.htm
XXI Meeting of the Carmelite Family of the Province of Betica
The 21st meeting of the Carmelite Family of the Betica Province took place on Saturday, 7 June 2008. Some 427 members of the Family (religious from the province, the local pastor, diocesan priests, religious sisters and lay Carmelites, as well as civil authorities) took part in the assembly which had been organised by Fr. Manuel Jurado Perea O.Carm., the Councilor for Pastoral Activities. This year’s meeting took place in Paradas (Seville) to celebrate the first centenary of the foundation of the Sisters of the Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel in that town. The Carmelite sisters received the title of ‘adopted daughters of the town’ from the local municipality and the naming of a street after them, in view of their simple and humble service to the population in these last 100 years, both in their school and also in their Home for Old People. During the homily in the Mass, the Prior provincial, Fr. Rafael Leiva Sánchez O.Carm., invited the Carmelite laity in the province to follow this example of simplicity and humility. The meeting ended with a festive meal.
Provincial Chapter of the Neapolitan Province
During the Provincial Chapter of the Neapolitan Province, Italy, held on 9-12 June 2008 were elected:
Prior Provincial: Fr. Enrico Ronzini O.Carm.
First Councilor: Fr. Paolo Lagioia O.Carm.
Second Councilor: Fr. Lorenzo Sansevero O.Carm.
Third Councilor: Fr. Giovanni Cimmino O.Carm.
Fourth Councilor: Fr. Domenico Fiore O.Carm.
Vitam coelo reddiderunt (R.I.P.)
03-06-08: Fr. Alban Brügel, GerS
14-06-08: P. Gerard Benson, PCM
Provincial Chapter of the PCM Province
Prior Provincial: Fr. John Welch O.Carm.
Eastern Commissary Provincial: Fr. Leo McCarthy O.Carm.
Midwest Commissary Provincial: Fr. David Simpson O.Carm.
Western Commissary Provincial: Fr. William Harry O.Carm.
First Councilor: Fr. Ronald Oakham O.Carm.
Second Councilor: Fr. Bernhard Bauerle O.Carm.
Third Councilor: Fr. Gregory Houck O.Carm.
Fourth Councilor: Fr. Quinn Conners O.Carm.
7th annual meeting of the Carmelite Librarians’ Association in Malta
The 7th annual meeting of the Carmelite Librarians’ Association will be held in Malta, from 2nd to 5th July, 2008. It was convened by Fr. Mark Attard O.Carm, (Mel) the Delegate for Studies in the Order, who is also responsible for the Carmelite Librarians’ Association. The principal theme of the meeting, with about 30 participants coming from all over the world, will be Formation and the service of the Association and the Carmelite libraries throughout the world to all levels of Formation. With this in mind, Fr. John Keating O.Carm., Councilor for Europe and responsible for Formation in the Order will be present. Also participating will be Fr. Giovanni Grosso O.Carm., President of the Carmelite Institute, Rome, and the General Bursar Fr. Kevin Alban O.Carm. Apart from the working sessions the participants will have the opportunity to visit some of the more important places in Malta and enjoy the hospitality of the Maltese Carmelites.
Diocesan process for the Beatification of Mother Maria Maddelena Mazzoni finishes its work.
On 7th June 2008, in the chapel of Carmelite Sisters of Grace in Bologna, Cardinal Carlo Caffara concluded the diocesan phase of the process for the Beatification of the Servant of God, Mother Maria Maddalena Mazzoni (1683-1749) foundress of the Carmelites Sisters of Grace. Fr. Giovanni Grosso, O.Carm., Postulator General was also present. Now the process will be introduced in Rome for the Apostolic phase.
The Congregation of the Carmelite Sisters of Grace was the first institute of women to be joined to the Order. The affiliation of the Congregation was granted in 1735 and then renewed in 1900.
First meeting of the new International Formation Commisssion
From the 27th to 29 May 2008, the first meeting of the International Commission for Formation took place at the General Curia in Rome. Present were: John Keating, General Councillor, Mario Alfarano, Secretary, Quinn Conners (PCM), Günter Benker (GerS), Desiderio García Martínez (Arag), Giampiero Molinari (Ita), Dionisius Kosasih (Indo), Vitalis Benza (Hib-Zimb) and Romualdo Borges de Macedo (GerS-Par). Present also was Kevin Alban (Bursar General) for helping with the translation.
The Commission was welcomed by the Prior General, Fernando Millán Romerál and the Vice General, Christian Körner. The members of the commission began their work with a reflection on the key issues facing formation in different parts of the world. It then examined the proposals and recommendations emanating from the General Chapter, the future programmes for initial and on-going formation, the question of vocations to the Order, revision of the RIVC in conformity with CON 129, the necessity of a pre-novitiate programme in the provinces and some specific issues. The commission met with Christian Körner (Communications Commission) regarding formation and the use of the Order’s website, and with Mark Attard (Delegate for Studies) regarding the meeting in Malta of the Carmelite Libraries Association. Three sub-committees were set up – one to prepare future meetings, another to plan for a gathering of those in initial formation on Mount Carmel, and the third to research a methodology for all future formation courses run by the Formation Commission. A special meeting of the new commission will take place in November to deal specifically with this topic.
Appointments made by the Prior General and his Council
Next September, Fr Wilmar Santin (GerS-Par) will complete his first three year term of office as Prior of CISA. At the conclusion of this period of generous service to the community and to the Order, the Commissary Provincial of Paraná, to which Fr Wilmar belongs, has asked that Fr Wilmar be allowed to return to Brazil, where his presence is now necessary.
The Prior General and his Council have appointed Fr. Manuel Bonilla Gutiérrez from the Province of Catalonia as the new Prior of CISA. Fr Manuel has served the Order in the past as Prior Provincial of his province.
Annual Meeting of the Prioresses of Italian Monasteries
From 21st to 23rd April at the Institute "Il Carmelo", Sassone, the annual meeting of the prioresses of the Italian monasteries took place. There were 18 prioresses present together with Fr. Claudio Bellotti, O.Carm., Provincial of the Italian Province. The theme of the meeting was: THE BEAUTY OF FACING DIFFERENCE, what are the fears and the obstacles to be overcome in welcoming a diversity of people and generations. Presentations were given by Rev. Alessandro Ravaglioli of the Gregorian University. Present also for some of the meeting were Fr. Josef Jancar, O.Carm., General Delegate for the Nuns and Fr. Christian Körner, O.Carm., Vice Prior General.
Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Saint Anna, Seville, Spain
The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Seville, Spain, was held 22-23 April 2008. The following were elected:
Prioress: Sr. Maria de Cristo Rey Mora Pérez O. Carm.
1st Councilor: Sr. Reinhild Maschke O. Carm.
2nd Councilor: Sr. Mª Teresa Molina Sánchez O. Carm.
3rd Councilor: Sr. Mª Isabel Moreno de la Torre O.Carm.
4th Councilor: Sr. Milagros Cabrilla Aranda O.Carm.
Director of Novices: Sr. Reinhild Maschke O. Carm.
Treasurer: Sr. Mª del Dolor Herrera Cuesta O. Carm.
Sacristan: Sr. Mª Isabel Moreno de la Torre O. Carm.
Meeting of the General Councils O.Carm. - OCD
Last Friday, 2nd May, the meeting of the General Council with the Discalced Council, which meets twice a year, took place at our Curia. Following lectio divina together, the meeting itself took place in which various subjects were discussed in an open and fraternal atmosphere. On this occasion, each member of the Council (O.Carm.) presented his plan relating to their geographic area, together with the plan for the area of responsibility entrusted to him, following the six-year plan that has been published and is presently being sent to the communities world-wide. Fr. Luis Aróstegui O.C.D. informed us of the forthcoming activity of his Council and invited Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral, O.Carm. to participate in their next General Chapter which will take place in Fatima in April of next year. Finally, both Councils joined the Curia community for lunch.
These meetings are a wonderful occasion to share experiences and plans, and to create a joyful moment of brotherhood and mutual enrichment.
Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of the Encarnación, Zaragoza, Spain
The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of the Encarnación, Zaragoza, Spain, was held 2nd of May 2008. The following were elected:
Prioress: Sr. Ma. Pilar Bort Rubert O. Carm.
1st Councilor: Sr. Elena Ma. Samper O. Carm.
2nd Councilor: Sr. Ma. Sagrario Armendariz O. Carm.
3rd Councilor: Sr. Elena Marco O.Carm.
4th Councilor: Sr. Ma. Nieves Garcia O.Carm.
Director of Novices: Sr. Elena Ma. Samper O. Carm.
Treasurer: Sr. Elena Marco O. Carm.
First Provincial Chapter of the Province of St. Thomas of the Syro-Malabar Rite in India
During the first Provincial Chapter of the Province of St. Thomas, India, held on 4-9 May 2008 were elected:
Prior Provincial: Fr. Mathew Neendoor O.Carm.
First Councilor: Fr. Bosco Njaliath O.Carm.
Second Councilor: Fr. Wilson Varikatt O.Carm.
Third Councilor: Fr. George Myladoor O.Carm.
Fourth Councilor: Fr. Thomas Thalachirayil O.Carm.
Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Allentown, USA
The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Allentown, USA, was held 9th of May 2008. The following were elected:
Prioress: Sr. Ma. Therese Raubuch O. Carm.
1st Councilor: Sr. Marie Charlette Ott O. Carm.
2nd Councilor: Sr. Joseph Marie Schouten O. Carm.
Director of Novices: Sr. Ma. Gertrude Schrey O. Carm.
Chapter of the Dutch Province
During the Chapter of the Dutch Province held on 21-24 May 2008 were elected:
Prior Provincial: Ben Wolbers O.Carm.
Council: Jan Brouns O.Carm.
Tom Buitendijk O.Carm.
Jos Huls O.Carm.
Tjeu Timmermans O.Carm.
Eef van Vilsteren O.Carm.
Kees Waaijman O.Carm.
Opening of the Silver Jubilee of the Novitiate house in Kartikulam, India
On 14th of May 2008 at Karmel Nikethan, Kartikulam, in the presence of the Councilor for Asia, Australia and Oceania, Fr. Albertus Herwanta O.Carm.and the Prior Provincial of the recently erected Province of St. Thomas in India, Fr. Mathew Neendoor O.Carm., and many other Carmelites, the Prior General Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral O.Carm. received the Simple Profession of seven novices and the Solemn Profession of three Carmelite brothers.
At the end of the celebration, the Prior General opened the Silver Jubilee of this foundation in the Diocese of Mananthavady, India, by the Upper German Province in the year 1983. During the last 25 years the formation process of 84 young Indian Carmelites took place at the Novitiate House Karmel Nikethan.
Blessing of the Foundation Stone of the new priory of the Latin Rite Carmelites in India
Last May 10 a moving ceremony took place in Paravoor, Kerala, India, during which the foundation stone of the new priory of the Latin rite Carmelites was blessed. The Prior General, Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral O.Carm. presided, assisted by the Councillor for Asia-Australia-Oceania, Fr Albertus Herwanta O.Carm., and the Bursar General, Fr Kevin Alban O.Carm. Father Fernando pointed out that the opening of a new Carmelite house meant the creation of a place of meeting, of spirituality, of culture and of humanity. Father Kevin noted that the land has always had a symbolic meaning as the gift of God to his people. Almost all the members of the new community were present, as were some Carmelite sisters from the Institute of Our Lady of Carmel and a few lay people. The celebration was simple, but nonetheless full of meaning for this new reality of Carmel in India.
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Carmelite NGO celebrates World Environment Day with a Faith Reflection on Water
Written byThe Carmelite NGO is inviting people around the world to celebrate World Environment Day, June 5, 2010, with a faith reflection on water. The ever more precious commodity of water is not only the basis of life on earth but it also plays a central role in the practices and beliefs of many of the world's religions.
A booklet, created by the Carmelite NGO for this celebration of water, provides a series of reflections. It can be downloaded at http://carmelitengo.org, the website of the Carmelite NGO or copies may be requested from: The Carmelite NGO, Attn: Jane Remson, O. Carm., 1725 General Taylor Street, New Orleans, LA 70115.
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Friars in general
The International Formation Commission of the Order met in Rome from the 11th to the 13th May 2010.-Among the issues the Commission members addressed were the following: the final preparations for the course for formators that will take place in Camocim (Brazil) from 1st to 15th August 2010 at which almost 70 formators from the all the geographical areas of the Order will participate; further courses in on-going formation planned in Spain (Salamanca/Avila) in 2011 and in the Holy Land 2012; the positive evaluation of the participants in the course for those in initial formation held in the Holy Land in 2009; the new texts to be inserted into the RIVC (Ratio); initial reflections on the Rite of Profession; communications from the Theological Commission; the relationship of the International Commission with the regions of the Order and the structure of regional formation programmes, communi cation and organization. The Commission evaluated its work so far in this six-year programme and outlined its goals up to the next General Chapter in 2013.
