Sunday Celebration with Carmelite Family for the General Chapter
On the afternoon of September 21, the members of the General Chapter were bused to St. Albert’s High School in Malang to celebrated Sunday Eucharist with representatives of the various branches of the Carmelite Family in Indonesia.
The members of the General Chapter were welcomed by the Indonesian Carmelites in a colorful, traditional welcoming ceremony. The video of parts of this welcome can be seen at: https://youtu.be/cODUx5HiNas
The Mass was televised by the Indonesian Media Office. It can be viewed online at: https://www.youtube.com/live/nZn7fvRHhCk?si=1GCUXyaldp82wjnR Mass begins shortly after 36:00 on the video.
The Eucharist was followed by a multi-course banquet of local dishes accompanied by song, dance, and short theatrical productions telling the 100 year history of the Carmelites in Indonesia.
Chapter work began again on Monday, September 22 with Mass, followed by sharing sessions with members from different branches of the Carmelite Family in the Chapter Hall. Later in the morning, the Chapter was addressed via livestream from Rome by Fr. Miguel Márquez Calle, the superior general of the Discalced Carmelites.
The General Chapter officially closes on Friday, September 26, with a Mass of the Holy Spirit celebrated at the Cathedral of the Diocese of Malang, Our Lady of Mount Carmel. During the closing Mass, the Acts of the General Chapter will be signed. The Mass will be live streamed at 4:30 (GMT 7+) by the Indonesian Communications Office. Go to https://www.youtube.com/live/hyoJCFPeaZI?si=D0aDgd8Ppup_55UH in order to participate.
