With a decree dated the 21st of November, 2014, the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life established the fusion of the Suore Carmelitane delle Grazie (SCG) and the sisters of the Istituto di Nostra Signora del Carmelo (INSC).  The Carmelitane delle Grazie was the most ancient affiliate of the Order. They were founded in 1724 in Bologna by the Venerable Maddalena Mazzoni. To celebrate the amalgamation, the Prior General assisted by the General Delegate for Affiliated Institutes, Fr. Mario Alfarano, O.Carm., and  by Fr. Alberto De Giuli, O.Carm., Prior of the Carmelite community in Bologna, celebrated the Eucharist in the motherhouse in Bologna on the 13th of December last. During the Mass the Superior General, Sr. Angelisa Spirandelli, recalled the steps that led to the amalgamation, highlighting the many points of affinity that bind the two institutes. Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral, O.Carm., for his part, congratulated the two institutes for the decision that they took,  which is an expression of the deep communion that exists among the different sectors of the Carmelite family. He encouraged the sisters to continue in their service to the Church, with enthusiasm and hope.