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First Assembly of the Federation of St. Mary Magdalene de 'Pazzi, Italy
Written byFrom 28 to 31 March 2011 , in a beautiful spirit of fellowship and prayer, the first Assembly of the Federation of St. Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi of the Italian monasteries of the Order was held in Sassone, Italy. After a journey of collaboration among eleven of the Italian monasteries lasting several years, on July 16, 2010, the Congregation for the Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life established the Federation.
After a fraternal reflection on the stages and significant moments of the path followed so far, the first President of the Federation and the Council were elected; besides this, some proposals were also put to vote. Together with the prioresses and delegates, the religious Assistant Fr. Matteo Palumbo, O. Carm., Vice Prior General, Fr. Christian Körner, O. Carm., and the Delegate General for the nuns, Fr. Josef Jancar, O. Carm. also participated. At the final celebration, the Provincial of the Italian Province, Fr. Giandomenico Meloni, O. Carm. also participated. The following were elected:
- President: Sr. M. Martina Simeone, O.Carm. (Sutri)
- 1st Councilor: Sr. M. Regina Di Serafino, O.Carm. (Fisciano)
- 2nd Councilor: Sr .M. Daniela Denitto, O.Carm. (Ostuni)
- 3rd Councilor: Sr .M. Anastasia Cucca, O.Carm. (Ravenna)
- 4th Councilor: Sr .M. Noemi Malagesi, O.Carm. (Carpineto Romano)
A meeting of the Domus Board of Management was held in Rome on 18 March to examine the 2010 results and to review progress of the various works that are going on.
The 2010 results showed an underlying improving trend in occupancy and profits, even though the global recovery is very hesitant and fragile. Work to reopen the passage between Domus and CISA is almost completed and the entrance has been cleared in preparation for the next phase of works. The Domus Board will meet again on 4 and 5 November 2011.
On 18th February 2011 two members of the General Council, Frs. John Keating, Councillor for Europe and Raúl Maraví, Councillor for schools and youth, together with Bro. Luca Sciarelli, O.Carm. (Ita) of the European Pilgrimage of Hope committee, visited the main offices for the World Youth Day organization in Madrid and met with one of the officials. On Saturday 19th they met with Frs. David Oliver, O.Carm. (Arag), David del Caprio O.Carm. (Bet) and Ms. María José García de la Barrera Trujillo who form part of the planning group for a Carmelite Youth Day to be held in Madrid on the 17th August next. This day is the Carmelite Order's contribution to the presence in Madrid of so many young people from around the Carmelite world.
The Carmelite event will enable young people from Carmelite parishes, communities, schools, etc. to meet and share together the internationali ty and diversity of the Carmelite Order and its spirituality. It is open to all O.Carm. young people associated with our friars, nuns, affiliated congregations and lay Carmelite members.
Groups are invited to register on line for this day before the 1st June, 2011, a form for which can be found on a special section of the Carmelite website http://www.ocarm.org/madrid2011 and email Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.. Leaders registering should indicate the name of the Carmelite responsible for the group together with the number of persons in the group and the province or congregation to which they belong. The event will begin at 10.30 and finish before 18.00. Further updates and information regarding the programme will be provided on a regular basis on the official website of the Order and through CITOC on line.
The commission responsible for the Carmelite Day in Madrid are - Fr. David del Carpio Horcajo (Overall Coordinator), the international team: Fr. John Keating, Fr. Raúl Maraví, and Bro. Luca Sciarelli; the Spanish team: Fr. David Oliver Felipo, Mr. Marco Blanquer Rodríguez, Ms. Carmen Duran Bretón, Mr. Daniel Egido Simón and Ms. María José García de la Barrera.
On 19 March the episcopal ordination of Fr. Wilmar Santin, O.Carm. was celebrated in the stadium “Ginásio de Esportes Noroestão” of the Brasilian city of Paranavaí, Paraná. Fr Wilmar is a member of the of the Commissariat of Paraná of the Upper German Province and was recently appointed bishop of the Territorial Prelature of Itaituba, in Brazil.
The three consecrating bishops were the Archbishop emeritus of Curitiba, Dom Pedro Fedalto, the bishop of Petrolina Dom Paulo Cardoso, O.Carm., and Dom Edson Taschetto Damian, the bishop of São Gabriel da Cachoeira. In addition, many other bishops concelebrated, including Carmelites Dom Antonio Muniz and Dom João José Costa, as well as many members of the commissariat of Paraná, the provinces of Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro, and numerous diocesan priests.
The Prior General, Fr Fernando Millán Romeral and the Prior Provincial of the Upper German Province, Fr Dieter Lankes, O.Carm., both addressed the bishop at the end of the celebration, encouraging him to live his ministry with the gospel spirit of service and with the simplicity of the Carmelite charism.
Within the Order, there are various means of communication at the various provincial and regional levels. In recent years, the General Curia sent CITOC-online as a source of international news for the whole Carmelite Family. Digital communication is the fastest way and can immediately reach every corner of the world. However, several people, besides those who for various reasons do not have internet access, noticed the lack of the printed version of CITOC and expressed the need to exchange information in the more traditional way.
After a break of a few years, we are pleased to present the printed edition of CITOC in a new form. We are restarting the publication with presentations on various aspects of life and activities of the Order and in the whole Carmelite Family.
In the first issue we have highlighted recent and important events, such as the beatification of Angelo Paolo and his example for today. The General Councilors present their geographical areas and the various activities of the international commissions. There is no lack of information on the whole Carmelite Family. Many other news items amplify the rich source of information that we would like to present to all readers.
Meanwhile this first issue of CITOC has been sent out. The full text is available on the website of the Order at: CITOC MAGAZINE
Following initial discussions during the Council of Provinces at San Felice del Benaco, Italy, in September 2009, the provincials of the Italian, Neapolitan, and Maltese Provinces together with the Commissary General of "La Bruna" held two subsequent meetings with the Councillor General for Europe, Fr. John Keating, O.Carm. one at Sassone (10th September 2010) and the second at Carmine Maggiore, Naples (31st January 2011). As a result of these discussions, they decided to resurrect the Italy/Malta Region, which was first established in 1984. They also drew up new statutes in conformity with the 1995 Constitutions. Fr. Michael Farrugia, O.Carm. was elected President of the Region for the next two years. The General Council approved the new statutes during its February meeting. In the geographical area of Europe there are now three regions, Iberia, Northern Europe and Italy/Malta. The General Delegation in France has already decided to join the Northern European Region.
- Prioress: Sr. Lucia LaMontagne, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. Sheryl Guzek, O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr.Jane Winkler, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. Lucia LaMontagne, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. Sheryl Guzek, O.Carm.
- Prior Provincial: Fr. Mathew Neendoor, O.Carm.
- First Councilor: Fr. Shaji Kuzhinjalil, O.Carm.
- Second Councilor: Fr. Paul Poovan, O.Carm.
- Third Councilor: Fr. Sebastian Vadakeparambil, O.Carm.
- Fourth Councilor: Fr. Thomas Thalachirayil, O.Carm.
- Prioress: Sr. M. Lourdes Santos Álvarez, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. M. Dolores Montes Márquez, O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr .M. Winfred Nzisa Mutua, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. M. Lourdes Santos Álvarez, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. M. Dolores Montes Márquez, O.Carm.
- Sacristan: Sr. M. Winfred Nzisa Mutua, O.Carm.
Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Tafira Alta, Spain
Written by- Prioress: Sr. M. Antonia de Jesús Barbancho Aranda, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. M. de la Paz del Toro Garrido, O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. Teresita del Carmen Gil Aguiar,, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. M. de la Paz del Toro Garrido, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. M. de la Purificación Feria Pérez, O.Carm.
- Sacristan: Sr. M. Guadalupe Franco Sánchez, O.Carm.
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- Prioress: Sr. Miriam Tamiano, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. M. Joseph Lumicisi, O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. M. Alberta Diana, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. M. Joseph Lumicisi, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. M. Ludovica Benedetti, O.Carm.
- Sacristan: Sr. M. Alberta Diana, O.Carm.
During the Provincial Chapter of the Province of Rio de Janeiro held on 24-28 January 2011 were elected:
- Prior Provincial: Fr. Geraldo D´Abadia Pires Maciel, O.Carm.
- First Councilor: Fr. Rothmans Darles de Campos, O.Carm.
- Second Councilor: Fr. Marcelo Frezarini, O.Carm.
- Third Councilor: Fr. Evaldo Xavier Gomes, O.Carm.
- Fourth Councilor: Fr. Carlos Mesters, O.Carm.
Lay Carmelites build two Tertiary Houses in the Philippines
Written byAfter a period of ten years of planning and praying, the Lay Carmelites of the Philippines have acquired two properties in order to build its tertiary house. The first property (2,412 sq.m.) was acquired through deed of sale amounting to USD$24,000, and is located at Sampaloc, San Rafael, Bulacan, PH. Inspired by the Domus Carmelitana in Rome, the National Council for the TOC named its future building “Domus Carmelitana de San Jose.” It will serve as a retreat house for the TOC and will be open to other religious organizations and the Carmelite family who are seeking silence and solitude. It will also house the Oratory of St. Elijah where the relics of saints in the custody of the TOC will be placed for veneration. The second property (2,772 sq.m.) was given to the TOC through an “on lease” contract. The property is already developed and has existing structures. It was leased without cost, excluding real estate tax, to the TOC for 15 years and this can be extended for another 5 years. It is named “Mater Carmeli House of Prayer” and is located at Pansol, Calamba, Laguna, PH. It will be operational in the 3rd quarter of 2011. The TOC National Secretariat of the Philippines informs that those who wish to contribute towards the building of Domus Carmelitana de San Jose can contact the National Secretariat at Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.. Website: www.domussanjose.blogspot.com
On 19th January the Dutch Catholic RKK (Radio and Television) began a series of Titus-tweets in Dutch and English.
Beginning with the day of his arrest up until the day of his death in July. Each day there will be a daily message about Titus on Twitter. It can be found on: http://twitter.com/fathertitus42
