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On Saturday, the 17th of August, in Marymount Teachers College in Mutare, (Zimbabwe) the episcopal ordination of Fr. Paul Horan, O.Carm., named as bishop of the diocese of Mutare, took place. It happens that in the same place in 1957, Donal Lamont, O.Carm., was ordained as the first bishop of that diocese.
The celebration was led by the Archbishop of Harare, Robert Christopher Ndlovu, the principal ordaining prelate. The concelebrants included the Apostolic Nuntio, Marek Zalewski, all the active bishops of Zimbabwe, the Prior General, Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral, O.Carm., the Councillor General for Africa, Fr. Conrad Mutizamhepo, O.Carm., the Provincial of the Irish province, Fr. Richard Byrne, O.Carm., the Provincial Commissary of Zimbabue, Fr. Vitalis Benza, O.Carm., the Delegate General for Kenya, Fr. Boniface Kimondolo, O.Carm., and several Carmelites from Zimbabwe and from elsewhere in Africa, along with a large number of priests from the different diocese.
The very joyful celebration included typical African dancing and singing, with an enormous attendance of which different groups of lay Carmelites, the Handmaids of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, (a congregation of sisters founded by Bishop Donal Lamont) and the cloistered nuns from the new monastery of the Holy Family were part.
The following day, the 28th of August. Bishop Paul took possession of his diocese, as part of the celebration of the Eucharist in the Mutare cathedral. The motto chosen by the new bishop is, “Ad unum, cum Maria”.
Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Montegnacco di Cassacco, Italy
Written byThe Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Montegnacco di Cassacco, Italy, was held 22 August 2016. The following were elected:
- Prioress: Sr. M. Cecilia Pante, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. M. Margareta Cochior, O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. M. Cristina Cochior, O.Carm.
- 3rd Councilor: Sr. M. Elisabetta Ciliberti, O.Carm.
- Treasurers: Sr. M. Margareta Cochior, O.Carm.
- Sacristan: Sr. M. Cristina Cochior, O.Carm.
On the 24th of August, at 10.00 a.m. the Postulator General will be present at the canonical recognition of the mortal remains of Blessed Baptist Spagnoli, in the Cathedral of Mantua (Italy). On the following 1st of September, the body will be transferred in solemn procession from the Mantua Cathedral to the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, in San Felice del Benaco, where it will remain exposed for the veneration of the faithful until the 15th of October.
The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Porlamar, Venezuela, was held 18 August 2016. The following were elected:
- Prioress: Sr. Ana Violeta Pereira Montilva, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. Norma del Carmen Sánchez Mora, O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. Mariela del Carmen León León, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. Norma del Carmen Sánchez Mora, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. Mariela del Carmen León León, O.Carm.
- Sacristan: Sr. Anyanette Coromoto Navas Ochoa, O.Carm.
The Episcopal Ordination of Frei Francisco de Sales, O.Carm.
Written byA few days ago, on the 14th of August, the episcopal ordination of Frei Francisco de Sales Alencar Batista, O.Carm. bishop of Cajazeiras (Paraiba, Brazil) was celebrated in Araripinha (Pernambuco, Brazil). The celebration was led by Dom Frei Antônio Muniz Fernándes, O.Carm., Archbishop of Maceió as the principal ordaining prelate, along with Dom Antonio Fernando Saborido (Archbishop of Recife) and Dom José Gonzalez Alonso (retired bishop of Cajazeiras). Eight other bishops took part, including the Carmelites, Dom João Costa (Coadjutor bishop of Aracajú and Dom Wilmar Santin, (bishop of the prelature of Itaituba). The Prior General, Fernando Millán Romeral, O.Carm. was there also along with the Councillor General for the Americas, Raul Maravi, O.Carm. as well as the Prior Provincial of the province of Pernabuco, Frei Altamiro Tenório da Paz, O.Carm., the province to which Frei Francisco de Sales belongs, the Prior Provincial of the province of Rio de Janeiro, Frei Evaldo Xavier Gomes, O.Carm., and Frei Francisco Manoel de Oliveira who represented the General Commissariat of Paraná, and many other priests and religious from Cajezeiras. There were also many representatives of Carmelite womens’ congregations and several members of the Carmelite Third Order from different parts of the North-east of Brazil.
There was an air of festivity about the well-attended ceremony. The new bishop, at the end of the celebration, spoke about his gratitude to God, to his family, and to the Carmelite Order and he underlined his intention to serve with great hope and generosity the diocese that has been entrusted to him. The Prior General spoke of the three recent appointments of Carmelites bishops as a recognition of the generous service that the Order has given to the local and universal church and he thanked Frei Francisco de Sales for the service he gave to the Order as its Secretary General.
On the 4th of September, Bishop Francisco de Sales will take possession of the diocese of Cajazeiras.
Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Cabanatuan, Philippines
Written byThe Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Cabanatuan, Philippines, was held 13 August 2016. The following were elected:
- Prioress: Sr. M. Dorotea Marcelino Santiago, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. M. Leoncia Santiago Sampana , O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. M. Teresa Escaño Canillo, O.Carm.
- 3rd Councilor: Sr. M. Wilma Custodio Galang, O.Carm.
- 4th Couniclor: Sr. M. Elena Leongzon Santos, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. M. Teresa Escaño Canillo, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. M. Wilma Custodio Galang, O.Carm.
- Sacristan: Sr. M. Raquel Claveria Ylagan, O.Carm.
The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Jaboticabal, Brazil, was held 30 July and 3 August 2016. The following were elected:
- Prioress: Sr. Maria do Carmo Silveira Moraes, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. Francisca Marlene Rocha, O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. Margarete da Silva Tavares, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. Silvana Cristina Gameiro, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. Francisca Marlene Rocha, O.Carm.
- Sacristan: Sr. Margarete da Silva Tavares, O.Carm.
In preparation for the official opening of the World Youth Day with Pope Francis in Krakow, Poland, young people from our Carmelite communities around the world gathered in the beautiful garden of our Carmelite community in the centre of the city on the 27th July. In all, around 350 took part in this special Carmelite gathering of young people, hosted by the Prior Provincial, Fr. Bogdan Meger, the Prior of Krakow, Fr. Zbigniew Czerwien, the main organizer Fr. Marcin Siemek, members of the Krakow community and a wonderful team of young people. Among those present were Carmelite young people from Malta, Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Portugal, USA, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Venezuela and the largest group present were from the Italian Province with fifty-five young people. Most of the groups were led by Carmelite friars who were accompanying them to the World Youth Day.
As part of the day’s programme, the Prior General, Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral presented his letter entitled “Young Carmelites: sowers of mercy” for reflection and discussion. He also presided at the Eucharist in our Basilica with a liturgical celebration of two Carmelite martyrs, Blessed Titus Brandma and Blessed Hilary Januszewski. Short presentations were also given by Fr. John Keating, Councillor General for Europe and by the Polish Provincial. The day afforded the young people an opportunity to meet and to get to know each other and to build up Carmelite contacts. Each provincial group presented the youth ministry of their respective provinces and ended this by entertaining all those present with song and dance. Gratitude must be extended to the Provincial and members of the Polish Province for the work they put into the organization and hospitality of the Carmelite Youth Day 2016. Until Panama in 2019, thanks to everyone who helped plan the event and especially to all our young Carmelites from around the world
Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Dumaguete City, Philippines
Written byThe Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Dumaguete City, Philippines, was held 23 June 2016. The following were elected:
- Prioress: Sr. Maria del Rosario C. Somoza, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. M. Victorina C. Olmoguez, O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. M. Angélica G. Verdugo, O.Carm.
- 3rd Councilor: Sr. M. Glenda E. Carredo, O.Carm.
- 4th Couniclor: Sr. M. Teresita M. Herrero, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. M. Victorina C. Olmoguez, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. M. Glenda E. Carredo, O.Carm.
Flos Carmeli, vitis florigera,
splendor caeli, Virgo puerpera singularis.
Mater mitis, sed viri nescia,
Carmelitis esto propitia,
stella maris.
IN SOLLEMNITATE B.V. MARIAE DE MONTE CARMELO
Fernando Prior Generalis
Domusque Generalis Communitas
16. VII. 2015
*Immagine: Madonna del Carmine “della misericordia” Sec. XVIII
soffitto della Sagrestia del Carmine di São Cristóvão – Brasile
Foto: Maxuell Correia
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FR. HENRICUS PIDYARTO GUNAWAN, O.Carm.: NEW CARMELITE BISHOP
Written byThe Carmelite Order is once again delighted to announce today, 28th June 2016, that the Holy Father, Pope Francis has nominated bishop of the diocese of Malang, in Indonesia, Fr. Henricus Pidyarto Gunawan, O.Carm., of the Province of Indonesia. Fr. Henricus was born at Malang in Indonesia, on 13th July 1955. Following his profession in the Order on 15th January 1976, he was ordained priest on 7th February 1982. Since 2012 he was president of the “Philosophical and Theological Higher Institute ‘Widya Sasana’”.
To Fr. Henricus we offer our warmest congratulations on behalf of the whole Carmelite Family.
Opening of the "Super miro" investigation for Blessed Titus Brandsma
Written byOn the 11th July 2016, at 14.00, at the Curia of the Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America, the opening session of the diocesan inquiry into the presumed miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Titus Brandsma O. Carm, will take place. This opening session will be presided over by Msgr. Gerald Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, who had agreed to introduce the Cause and appoint the Tribunal so that the gathering of the evidence regarding the alleged extraordinary healing may be effectively done and that the witnesses may be heard.
The Postulator General, who coordinated the preliminary stages, has appointed Fr. Mario Esposito O. Carm. Vice postulator of the Cause.
We invite members of the Carmelite Family to pray for the success of the Cause.
Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Guiguinto, Philippines
Written byThe Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Guiguinto, Philippines, was held 21 June 2016. The following were elected:
- Prioress: Sr. M. Rescelia Garcia, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. M. de Cristo Rey Cruz, O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. M. Carmeli Hilario, O.Carm.
- 3rd Councilor: Sr. M. Josephine Faustino, O.Carm.
- 4th Couniclor: Sr. Theresita A’Jose, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. M. Fatima Faustino, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. Consuelo Sulit, O.Carm.
- Sacristan: Sr. Cherrie Marie Vasquez, O.Carm.
During the extraordinary Provincial Chapter of the Neapolitan Province held on 20 June 2016 was elected:
- Prior Provincial: Fr. Enrico Ronzini, O.Carm.
