News from British Province of Carmelite Friars
Updated: 2 hours 55 min ago
Sun, 2012-05-20 02:00
A new online resource has been set-up to promote vocations to the Carmelite friar way of life.
Sun, 2012-05-20 02:00
In CAFOD's 50th anniversary year the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development has raised a record-breaking £8 million for its "Thirst For Change" campaign.
Wed, 2012-05-16 02:00
Carmelites were among those commiting to work for peace and reconciliation at recent ceremonies to induct Christian communities into the 'Community of the Cross of Nails'.
Wed, 2012-05-16 02:00
Planning has begun for celebrations involving the whole Carmelite Family in Britain and Ireland to mark the 5th centenary of the birth of St. Teresa of Jesus (of Avila).
Tue, 2012-05-15 02:00
The annual Carmelite pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Crag took place in the Yorkshire market town of Knaresborough on Sunday 13th May 2012.
Mon, 2012-05-14 02:00
A student at the University of York was received into the Catholic Church on 13th May, and confirmed alongside another student.
Wed, 2012-05-09 02:00
Forthcoming anniversaries and conferences were discussed at a recent meeting of the Carmelite Order's General Theological Commission, as well as means of promoting ongoing formation and reflection.
Tue, 2012-05-08 02:00
The senior brothers of the various provinces and other regions of the Carmelite friars in Europe have met to discuss the situation of the Order and make plans for future collaboration.
Tue, 2012-05-08 02:00
The themes 'Mission in Carmel' and 'Carmel's Christocentrism' provided food for thought on the recent Day of Recollection held by Cardiff's Lay Carmelites at a farm in the Rhondda Valley of Wales.
Mon, 2012-05-07 02:00
More than 10,000 viewers have now watched videos on the YouTube channel of the British Province of Carmelites.
Mon, 2012-05-07 02:00
Members of the Carmelite Family in London have taken part in commemorating the Carthusian monks who were the first martyrs of the English Reformation in 1535.
Fri, 2012-05-04 02:00
The former Prior General of the Carmelite Order, Fr. Joseph Chalmers, has been asked to undertake the role of spiritual director for a project in America.
Fri, 2012-05-04 02:00
A proposal to build a £12 million student halls of residence on York's Carmelite Street has been unanimously approved by City of York Council.
Wed, 2012-05-02 02:00
Rainforests as "resources for life" is the theme proposed by the Carmelite NGO for the Order's reflection on 5th June, World Environment Day.
Wed, 2012-05-02 02:00
A new historical survey of the mendicant friars in Ireland between 1224 and 1540 has been launched in Dublin.
Mon, 2012-04-30 02:00
After years of planning and preparation, the Peace Garden at Aylesford Priory was blessed and opened on Sunday 29th April.
Mon, 2012-04-30 02:00
A new member has been received into the Carmelite Third Order at the Lay Carmelite community in the Essex town of Leigh-on-Sea.
Mon, 2012-04-30 02:00
The Prior General has issued "Letters of Fraternity" granting the Dean of York Minster spiritual affiliation to the Carmelite Order, the first Anglican clergyman to be thus honoured.
Mon, 2012-04-30 02:00
Recently-established Carmelite Spirituality Groups in Manchester and Bedfordshire are growing in their love of Carmel with talks on different aspects of the Order's way of life.
Thu, 2012-04-26 02:00
A Corpus Christi Carmelite Sister who has spent time in Liberia reflects on why the conviction of the country's former president for aiding war crimes will help Africans to live in peace.