The members of the Province of Fluminis Januarii held their chapter from January 23-27, 2023, in the retreat house of São Carlos a Jundiá in São Paolo, Brasil.

The theme of the gathering was “Carmel –a Passion for God, for Humanity, and for the Brotherhood—in a World in Transformation.” Fraternity and mission were key themes of the Chapter.

The province was founded by Carmelites from Portugal. In 1595 the vice-province of Brazil was erected, consisting of four houses: Olinda (1583), Bahia (1586), Santos (1589) and Rio de Janeiro (1590). In 1720, the province was erected from the vice-province of “Estado do Brasil,” being separated from Bahia-Pernambuco.

Because of the political situation, most of the houses belonging to religious orders in Brazil were forced to close in the 19^th century. However, from 1894 the Spanish Carmelites came to restore the province. In 1904 the Dutch Province undertook the restoration. Having reunited with the Province of Bahia for a decade, the Fluminis Januarii Province was re-established in 1962 and placed under the protection of St. Elias the Prophet.

During the Chapter the following were elected to leadership:

Prior Provincial | Prior Provincial | Priore Provinciale: 
Frei Adailson Quintino, O. Carm.

1^st Councilor | 1er Consejero | 1° Consigliere: 
Frei Thiago Borges, O. Carm.

2^nd Councilor | 2do Consejero | 2° Consigliere: 
Frei Atanael de Almeuda, O. Carm.

3^rd Councilor | 3er Consejero | 3° Consigliere: 
Frei Geraldo D'Abadia, O. Carm.

4^th Councilor | 4to Consejero | 4° Consigliere: 
Frei Eduardo Ferreira, O. Carm.