32/2009-01-04
Return of the Carmelites to Manaus, Brazil
Return of the Carmelites to Manaus, Brazil
On 22 March 2009 Mons. Luiz Soares Vieira, archbishop of Manaus presided at a solemn Eucharist to celebrate the return of the Carmelites to Manaus in Amazonia after an absence of 157 years. Present were Raúl Maraví, O.Carm., General Councillor for the Americas, Francisco de Oliveira, O.Carm., Commissary Provincial of Paraná (GerS), the two members of the new community, Wilmar Santin, O.Carm. and Marcos Alencar, O.Carm., as well as many other religious and the faithful.
The Carmelites feel a certain historic debt to the people of Manaus, having worked there coincidentally for exactly 157 years and having left a profound mark of their presence among the people, who to this day, have a remarkable devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, S. Albert of Trapani and S. Teresa of Avila.
The Carmelites feel a certain historic debt to the people of Manaus, having worked there coincidentally for exactly 157 years and having left a profound mark of their presence among the people, who to this day, have a remarkable devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, S. Albert of Trapani and S. Teresa of Avila.
Electoral Chapter of the Carmelite Hermits of Monteluro, Italy
The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Hermits of Monteluro, Italy, was held 30 March 2009. The following were elected:
Prioress: Sr. Teresa Lonardoni, O. Carm.
Director of Novices: Sr. M. Morena Ciullo, O. Carm.
Treasurer: Sr. Maria Faroldi, O. Carm.
New Director of Studies of the Titus Brandsma Institute, Nijmegen, Holland
The council of the Titus Brandsma Institute, Nijmegen, Holland, has appointed Fr. Michael Plattig O. Carm., (GerS) as the new director of studies. At the moment, Fr. Michael is the director of the Spirituality Institute in Münster, Germany, a professor of Spiritual Theology in the Higher Institute of Philosophy and Theology in the same city, as well as visiting professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University and the Pontifical Athenaeum ‘Antonianum’, both in Rome. Fr. Michael is a prolific author of publication s on spirituality and mysticism and a member of the Central Committee of the Carmelite Institute. This new appointment in Nijmegen is in addition to Fr. Michael’s existing responsibilities.Fr. Michael succeeds Fr. Kees Waaijman O. Carm. (Neer.), who was director of the Titus Brandsma Institute for many years.
First Meeting of Carmelite Confraternities in Murcia (Spain)
On March 15, the first meeting of Carmelite Confraternities in the Murcia region of Spain was celebrated in the town of Beniaján. There were about 300 participants from the confraternity of Beniaján itself which played host to the encounter, from the city of Murcia, Mula and San Pedro del Piantar, all with their various directors and presidents. The participants shared their experiences and activities in a fraternal climate. The aim of the meeting was to create closer ties of friendship and to take a first step towards future meetings and cooperation among the laity of the region, centering on devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
A film on popular Carmelite religion in the confraternities of Murcia was shown and a votive Mass was celebrated in the Shrine Chapel of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Pastoral messages were read from the Prior General, Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral, and from the Prior Provincial of Arago-Valentina, Fr. Carmelo Gómez. The success of this first meeting has opened the way to other encounters in the future, which will be organized on an annual basis by one of the confraternities.
Si conresurrexistis Christo,quae sursum sunt quaerite,
ubi Christus est in dextera Dei sedens;
quae sursum sunt sapite,
non quae supra terram.
(Col 3,1)
IN PASCHA DOMINI
A.D. 2009
FERNANDO PRIOR GENERALIS
DOMUSQUE GENERALIS COMMUNITAS
Provincial Chapter of the Province of Malta
During the Provincial Chapter of the Province of Malta held on 13-17 April 2009 were elected:
Prior Provincial: Fr. Michael Farrugia, O.Carm.
First Councilor: Fr. Alexander Vella, O.Carm.
Second Councilor: Fr. Martin Schembri, O.Carm.
Third Councilor: Fr. Joseph Saliba, O.Carm.
Fourth Councilor: Fr. Raymond Calleja, O.Carm.
VITAM COELO REDDIDERUNT (R.I.P.)
25-03-09 Patrick Ammerlaan (Neer)
10-04-09 José Ten Bokum (Neer)
Letter of the Prior General “Clothed with the breastplate of Justice …“
The letter of the Prior General P. Fernando Millán Romeral, O.Carm. to the Carmelite Family on the occasion of the canonization of Blessed Nuño de Santa Maria Álvares Pereira “Clothed with the breastplate of Justice …“ is available online.
40/2009-22-04
Meeting of Carmelite Nuns in the Antilles
Meeting of Carmelite Nuns in the Antilles
From 13 to 19 April in the monastery of Santa Teresa of Jesus in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, a meeting of Carmelite nuns in the Antilles was held. The 43 nuns were greeted by the prioress, Mother Maria José Bernal. The Delegate for the Nuns, Fr. Rogelio Mur (Arag.) also took part.
Fr. Desiderio García (Arag.) spoke about the various topics contained in the Ratio Institutionis Vitae Carmelitanae Monialium. Contemplation is central and prayer its doorway, this document speaks of the lifestyle proper to nuns which is different from that of the friars: cloister and heavenly marriage. These are themes which run through the entire document and which offer a path to the transformation of the heart, a way which brings union with God, through Jesus Christ.
The nuns who took part, besides sharing their own experiences, evaluated the experience of community life in the light of the teaching of the Ratio Institutionis Vitae Carmelitanae Monialium and all that the document asks of them.
The Prior General visits the General Chapter of the Discalced Carmelites
On April 23 last the Prior General, Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral O.Carm. attended the General Chapter of the Discalced Carmelites at Fatima, Portugal, in order greet the members of the Chapter and to engage in dialogue with them. Fr Fernando said it was an honour for him to participate in the General Chapter of our Discalced Carmelite brothers and a joy for him personally. He also expressed his gratitude to Fr. Luis Aróstegui OCD for the invitation to attend and to engage in an informal exchange of ideas, together with news of mutual interest to our lives.
Following the meeting, the Prior General presided at the celebration of the Eucharist in the chapel of the “Domus Carmeli” in Fatima. During the Eucharist, celebrated in Spanish with Easter music and songs from the writing of Saint John of the Cross and Saint Teresa of Jesus, the General Prior gave thanks to God for the bonds we share in the Carmelite family.
Festivity in Carmel for Saint Nuño
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The Carmelite Order is celebrating and giving thanks to God for the canonization of Saint Nuño de Santa María Alvares Pereira. This morning 26th April 2009, during a solemn ceremony in Saint Peter's Square, the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI added his name to the list of saints together with four other Blesseds. Numerous members of the Carmelite family were present representing many other sisters and brothers who were unable to come to Rome. Concelebrating with the Pope, among the cardinals and bishops were various other Portuguese like our Carmelite Bishop Vitalino Dantas - also concelebrating were the Prior General, Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral, O. Carm., the Councillor General for Europe, Fr. John Keating, O. Carm., and the Commissary General for Portugal, Fr. Agostinho Castro, O. Carm. Present also was Carmelite Bishop Filippo Iannone, Auxiliary Bishop of Naples. The ceremony was preceeded the night before by a Prayer Vigil for the Carmelite Family in the church of Santa Maria in Transpontina and by another organized by the Portuguese Episcopal Conference in the Roman National Church of S. Antonio dei Portoghesi. May the example of Saint Nuño, who abandoned all human power in the service of God and the poor, help us to grow in love and in commitment to peace.The Prior General’s Activities
Last 28 February the Prior General gave a conference to 150 teachers from the schools of our “Sisters of the Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel” (HVMMC) on the figure of Blessed Titus Brandsma as a model of a Christian educator. On 10th March, together with the Councillor General for Europe, Fr John Keating, the Prior General took part in the meeting of the provincials of the Iberian Region during which the topics of formation and the future of the region were discussed. On 14th March both joined in the celebrations for the 650th anniversary of the Carmelite presence in Seville (citoc-online 29/2009). Taking advantage of their proximity, Frs Millán and Keating also visited the nuns’ monasteries of Seville, Utrera, Villalba del Alcor and Aracena.
On 19th March, together with Fr Raúl Maraví, the General Councillor for the Americas, the Prior General took part in the episcopal ordination of João Costa, O.Carm. (citoc-online 30/2009) in Lagarto (Sergipe, Brasil). There was also an opportunity to speak with the novices in Aracaju about various projects in the Order, especially in Latin America.
In the context of the national meetings for juniors and those in formation organized by the Centre for the Religious Life (Regina Apostolorum) on 22nd March the Prior General gave a lecture on “The Sacrament of Penance in the process of formation for the religious life.”
Finally, accompanied again by the Councillor General for Europe, Fr Fernando carried out a canonical visitation of the General Commissariat of Portugal (from 23 to 29 March) and the province of Castille (30 March to 4 April). The Protugal visit concluded in Fatima with a conference on the “Various Forms of Carmelite Laity” given to Carmelite alumni who were celebrating their annual meeting. The General also visited the monasteries of Beja and Torre di Moncorvo in Portugal and Piedrahita, Fontiveros and Las Maravillas (Madrid) in Spain.
On 19th March, together with Fr Raúl Maraví, the General Councillor for the Americas, the Prior General took part in the episcopal ordination of João Costa, O.Carm. (citoc-online 30/2009) in Lagarto (Sergipe, Brasil). There was also an opportunity to speak with the novices in Aracaju about various projects in the Order, especially in Latin America.
In the context of the national meetings for juniors and those in formation organized by the Centre for the Religious Life (Regina Apostolorum) on 22nd March the Prior General gave a lecture on “The Sacrament of Penance in the process of formation for the religious life.”
Finally, accompanied again by the Councillor General for Europe, Fr Fernando carried out a canonical visitation of the General Commissariat of Portugal (from 23 to 29 March) and the province of Castille (30 March to 4 April). The Protugal visit concluded in Fatima with a conference on the “Various Forms of Carmelite Laity” given to Carmelite alumni who were celebrating their annual meeting. The General also visited the monasteries of Beja and Torre di Moncorvo in Portugal and Piedrahita, Fontiveros and Las Maravillas (Madrid) in Spain.
44/2009-28-04
VITAM COELO REDDIDERUNT (R.I.P.)
23-04-09 P. Matthäus Hösler (GerS)
27-04-09 Sr. M. Gabriella Ricci (SAR)
VITAM COELO REDDIDERUNT (R.I.P.)
23-04-09 P. Matthäus Hösler (GerS)
27-04-09 Sr. M. Gabriella Ricci (SAR)
45/2009-30-04
CAUSA NOSTRAE LETITIAE
CAUSA NOSTRAE LETITIAE
Professio Temporanea
15-03-09 Thomas Feiten (GerS), Mainz
19-04-09 Margarette Mary Artillero Anisco (ROX), Roxas City
Ordinatio Diaconalis
19-04-09 Konradus Bata Laki (Indo), Maumere (Flores)
19-04-09 Paskalis Patut (Indo), Maumere (Flores)
19-04-09 Severinus Nuwa (Indo), Maumere (Flores)
19-04-09 Yanto Yohanes Ndona (Indo), Maumere (Flores)
21/2009-02-03
Causa Nostrae Letitiae - Februarius 2009
Causa Nostrae Letitiae - Februarius 2009
Initium Novitiatus
08-01-09 Luc Janssens (Neer)
Professio Temporanea
02-02-09 Elizabeth Mutheu (MAC)
02-02-09 Florence Kanini (MAC)
02-02-09 Juliet Wavinya (MAC)
14-02-09 Alexandre Ferreira (GerS)
08-01-09 Luc Janssens (Neer)
Professio Temporanea
02-02-09 Elizabeth Mutheu (MAC)
02-02-09 Florence Kanini (MAC)
02-02-09 Juliet Wavinya (MAC)
14-02-09 Alexandre Ferreira (GerS)
Ordinatio Diaconalis
05-02-09 Rubén Dario Rodríguez Ramos (Arag)
05-02-09 Pedro Maria Rodríguez (Arag)
19-02-09 Marselinus Monang Sijabat (Indo)
19-02-09 Andreas Novem Munjil Wahyono (Indo)
19-02-09 Franciscus X. Hariawan Adji (Indo)
19-02-09 Yohanes Radik Suryawan (Indo)
21-02-09 Joseph Matare (Hib)
21-02-09 Wiseman Musemwa (Hib)
05-02-09 Rubén Dario Rodríguez Ramos (Arag)
05-02-09 Pedro Maria Rodríguez (Arag)
19-02-09 Marselinus Monang Sijabat (Indo)
19-02-09 Andreas Novem Munjil Wahyono (Indo)
19-02-09 Franciscus X. Hariawan Adji (Indo)
19-02-09 Yohanes Radik Suryawan (Indo)
21-02-09 Joseph Matare (Hib)
21-02-09 Wiseman Musemwa (Hib)
22/2009-05-03
Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Caudete, Spain
The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Caudete (Albacete), Spain, was held 2-3 March 2009. The following were elected:
Prioress: Sr. Estela Santos Torres, O. Carm.
1st Councilor: Sr. Elena Ballester Ballester, O. Carm.
2nd Councilor: Sr. Gloria Iborra Lledó, O. Carm.
3rd Councilor: Sr. Rosario Sivó Medina, O. Carm
4th Councilor: Sr. Cristina Conejero Rodríguez, O. Carm.
Director of Novices: Sr. Josefina Marco Navarro, O. Carm.
Treasurer: Sr. Elena Ballester Ballester, O. Carm.
Sacristan: Sr. Cristina Conejero Rodríguez, O. Carm.
Portuguese Bishops publish a pastoral communication on Blessed Nuño
To mark the announcement of the canonization of Blessed Nuño which will take place on 26 April, the Conference of Portuguese Bishops published on 6 March a pastoral communication entitled An heroic example in a time of crisis.
In their message the Portuguese bishops express their joy and gratitude for the canonization of the ‘son of our land’.
The communication emphasizes that Blessed Nuño is not only a national hero, but above all a model for holiness. He followed Jesus in a radical way taking up “the spiritual arms of which the letter to the Ephesians (cf Eph 6, 10-20) and the Carmelite Rule both speak: the breastplate of justice, the sword of the Spirit (the Word of God), the shield of faith, prayer, the spirit of service in order to announce the Gospel of peace, perseverance in practicing good.”
The bishops indicate in their document the heroic qualities of the new saint while taking account also of the present world crisis. His example can “help us to respond to the challenges of the present time.” They continue “in this context the witness of the life of Blessed Nuño will constitute a force for change in favour of justice and fraternity which will promote a life style which is more sober and displays solidarity and initiatives for the sharing of goods.”
“The Portuguese bishops, therefore, propose the example of Blessed Nuño Álvares Pereira to the men and women of today which is points to gospel values, to the greater good of all, willing to fight for interests above those of individual nations, keen to serve the defenseless and the poor. In this way we will all become an active part in the construction of a more just and fraternal society which we all desire.”
The full English / Portuguese texts
Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Ostuni, Italy
The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Ostuni, Italy, was held 3-7 March 2009. The following were elected:
Prioress: Sr. M. Daniela de Nitto, O. Carm.
1st Councilor: Sr. M. Giuseppina Cardone, O. Carm.
2nd Councilor: Sr. Maria Andrisani, O. Carm.
3rd Councilor: Sr. M. Agnese Menolascina, O. Carm
4th Councilor: Sr. M. Bernardetta Spagnuolo, O. Carm.
Director of Novices: Sr. Maria Andrisani, O. Carm.
Treasurer: Sr. M. Giuseppina Cardone, O. Carm.
Sacristan: Sr. M. Carmela Conserva, O. Carm.
25/2009-12-03
General Finance Commission, 3 – 5 March 2009
A meeting of the General Finance Commission of the Order was held in Rome from 3 to 5 March under the chairmanship of Kevin Alban (Brit.), the Bursar-General. The first day was devoted to a meeting with the Domus Board of Management to exchange ideas about the performance of the Domus in the short term economic crisis and to share views on the long term place of the Domus in the overall scheme of the Order’s finances. On 4 March the Commission reviewed the accounts for the Curia and its works for 2008, which showed a modest surplus in line with the approved budget. The Commission also revisited the budget for 2009 and urged the Bursar General to ensure that it was adhered to as faithfully as possible. Finally, the Commission considered the Triennial Bursars’ Meeting due to be held in October 2009 and whether in the present climate it should be postponed. The Commission decided to go ahead with the meeting, but with a reduced number of participants, in order to alleviate the financial burden on provinces sending delegates.
Prioress: Sr. M. Daniela de Nitto, O. Carm.
1st Councilor: Sr. M. Giuseppina Cardone, O. Carm.
2nd Councilor: Sr. Maria Andrisani, O. Carm.
3rd Councilor: Sr. M. Agnese Menolascina, O. Carm
4th Councilor: Sr. M. Bernardetta Spagnuolo, O. Carm.
Director of Novices: Sr. Maria Andrisani, O. Carm.
Treasurer: Sr. M. Giuseppina Cardone, O. Carm.
Sacristan: Sr. M. Carmela Conserva, O. Carm.
25/2009-12-03
General Finance Commission, 3 – 5 March 2009
A meeting of the General Finance Commission of the Order was held in Rome from 3 to 5 March under the chairmanship of Kevin Alban (Brit.), the Bursar-General. The first day was devoted to a meeting with the Domus Board of Management to exchange ideas about the performance of the Domus in the short term economic crisis and to share views on the long term place of the Domus in the overall scheme of the Order’s finances. On 4 March the Commission reviewed the accounts for the Curia and its works for 2008, which showed a modest surplus in line with the approved budget. The Commission also revisited the budget for 2009 and urged the Bursar General to ensure that it was adhered to as faithfully as possible. Finally, the Commission considered the Triennial Bursars’ Meeting due to be held in October 2009 and whether in the present climate it should be postponed. The Commission decided to go ahead with the meeting, but with a reduced number of participants, in order to alleviate the financial burden on provinces sending delegates.
26/2009-16-03
Vitam Coelo Reddiderunt (R.I.P.)
24-02-09 Sr. M. Assumpta Colomer i Pagés (VIL)
07-03-09 Madre Clemens Pezzini (INSC)
07-03-09 Sr. M. Carmela Závodská (VOL)
09-03-09 P. José Luis Herreros Carralcazar (Arag)
27/2009-17-03
Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Camaná, Peru
The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Camaná, Peru, was held 15 March 2009. The following were elected:
Prioress: Sr. M. Eucaristía Solsona Granel, O. Carm.
1st Councilor: Sr. M. Máxima Ranilla Huamaní, O. Carm.
2nd Councilor: Sr. M. Hilda Condori Marca, O. Carm.
3rd Councilor: Sr. M. Trinidad Huamaní Condo, O. Carm
4th Councilor: Sr. Ana María Quispe Castro, O. Carm.
Director of Novices: Sr. M. Máxima Ranilla Huamaní, O. Carm.
Treasurer: Sr. M. Trinidad Huamaní Condo, O. Carm.
Sacristan: Sr. Carmen Teresa de la Cruz Cruces Montoya, O. Carm.
28/2009-18-03
Planned programme for the Canonization of Blessed Nuno
Rome – St. Peter’s, 26th April 2009
25th April
19.30 Church of S. Maria in Transpontina: Prayer Vigil led by the Prior General.
21.00 Church of S. Antonio dei Portoghesi: Prayer Vigil in Portuguese led by His Eminence the Cardinal Patriarch of Lisbon.
26th April
10.00 Solemn Canonization (entrance to St. Peter’s Square 8.30)
27th April
17.00 Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls: Mass of Thanksgiving in Portuguese presided over by the Cardinal Patriarch of Lisbon.
28th April
18.30 Church of S. Maria in Transpontina: Mass of Thanksgiving presided over by the Prior General.
Requests for tickets for the Canonization should be addressed to:
nuno @ ocarm.org
29/2009-20-03
650th Anniversary of Carmelite presence in Seville, Spain
On the 14th March last, in our church Buen Suceso in Seville, Spain, the 650th Anniversary of the Carmelite presence since 1358 in the city was celebrated. The Eucharistic celebration for the occasion was presided over by the Archbishop, Cardinal Don Carlos Amigo Vallejo. Concelebrating were the Prior General, Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral, O.Carm., the Councilor General for Europe, Fr. John Keating, O.Carm., the Prior Provincial of Betica, Fr. Rafael Leiva Sánchez, O.Carm. and numerous other Carmelites from the Betica Province and from other provinces, including the Discalced Carmelites from the city. Following the Eucharist, there was the launch of an extensive volume entitled “Los Carmelitas en Sevilla. 650 años de presentia” written by Fr. Ismael Martínez Carretero, O.Carm. The launch began with an introduction from Fr. Leiva, who underlined the importance of the celebration and expressed his gratitude to all present. The Prior General then formally launched the book of Fr. Ismael stressing that anniversaries such as these were important not just for reflecting on the past with gratitude, but also enabled one to look to the future with hope and courage. Finally, the author himself gave a synthesis of the key moments in the history of the Carmelites in Seville. The celebration ended with a formal luncheon.
30/2009-26-03
Episcopal Ordination of P. João José Costa, O.Carm.
Prioress: Sr. M. Eucaristía Solsona Granel, O. Carm.
1st Councilor: Sr. M. Máxima Ranilla Huamaní, O. Carm.
2nd Councilor: Sr. M. Hilda Condori Marca, O. Carm.
3rd Councilor: Sr. M. Trinidad Huamaní Condo, O. Carm
4th Councilor: Sr. Ana María Quispe Castro, O. Carm.
Director of Novices: Sr. M. Máxima Ranilla Huamaní, O. Carm.
Treasurer: Sr. M. Trinidad Huamaní Condo, O. Carm.
Sacristan: Sr. Carmen Teresa de la Cruz Cruces Montoya, O. Carm.
28/2009-18-03
Planned programme for the Canonization of Blessed Nuno
Rome – St. Peter’s, 26th April 2009
25th April
19.30 Church of S. Maria in Transpontina: Prayer Vigil led by the Prior General.
21.00 Church of S. Antonio dei Portoghesi: Prayer Vigil in Portuguese led by His Eminence the Cardinal Patriarch of Lisbon.
26th April
10.00 Solemn Canonization (entrance to St. Peter’s Square 8.30)
27th April
17.00 Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls: Mass of Thanksgiving in Portuguese presided over by the Cardinal Patriarch of Lisbon.
28th April
18.30 Church of S. Maria in Transpontina: Mass of Thanksgiving presided over by the Prior General.
Requests for tickets for the Canonization should be addressed to:
nuno @ ocarm.org
29/2009-20-03
650th Anniversary of Carmelite presence in Seville, Spain
On the 14th March last, in our church Buen Suceso in Seville, Spain, the 650th Anniversary of the Carmelite presence since 1358 in the city was celebrated. The Eucharistic celebration for the occasion was presided over by the Archbishop, Cardinal Don Carlos Amigo Vallejo. Concelebrating were the Prior General, Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral, O.Carm., the Councilor General for Europe, Fr. John Keating, O.Carm., the Prior Provincial of Betica, Fr. Rafael Leiva Sánchez, O.Carm. and numerous other Carmelites from the Betica Province and from other provinces, including the Discalced Carmelites from the city. Following the Eucharist, there was the launch of an extensive volume entitled “Los Carmelitas en Sevilla. 650 años de presentia” written by Fr. Ismael Martínez Carretero, O.Carm. The launch began with an introduction from Fr. Leiva, who underlined the importance of the celebration and expressed his gratitude to all present. The Prior General then formally launched the book of Fr. Ismael stressing that anniversaries such as these were important not just for reflecting on the past with gratitude, but also enabled one to look to the future with hope and courage. Finally, the author himself gave a synthesis of the key moments in the history of the Carmelites in Seville. The celebration ended with a formal luncheon.
30/2009-26-03
Episcopal Ordination of P. João José Costa, O.Carm.
On 19 March the episcopal ordination of Fr. João José Costa, O.Carm. was celebrated in the presence of over 4,000 people in the stadium of the Brasilian city of Lagarto, in the state of Sergipe. Fr Costa is a member of the Pernambuco province of the Order and was recently appointed bishop of Iguatú, Ceará. The three consecrating bishops were the Archbishop of Aracaju, Dom José Palmeira Lessa, the bishop of Petrolina Dom Paulo Cardoso, O.Carm., who by a happy coincidence that day was celebrating the 24th anniversary of his episcopal ordination and continuous service in the diocese of Petrolina, and Dom Mario Rino Siviere bishop of Própria, and former parish priest where Bishop Costa was an altar server. In addition, many other bishops concelebrated, including Carmelites Dom José Cardoso and Dom Antonio
Muniz, as well as many members of the provinces of Pernambuco, Rio and the commissariat of Paraná, and numerous diocesan priests. The Prior General, Fr Fernando Millán Romeral, who concelebrated as assistant to the new bishop, and the Prior Provincial of Pernambuco, Fr. Francisco de Sales Alencar, 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.The whole celebration took place in a most joyous atmosphere with a significant participation on the part of many lay groups from the various parishes where Bishop Costa had worked in the past.
31/2009-28-03
Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Erlangen, Germany
The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Erlangen, Germany, was held 24 March 2009. The following were elected:
Prioress: Sr. Thoma Müller, O. Carm.
1st Councilor: Sr. Theresia Kretschmann, O. Carm.
2nd Councilor: Sr. Bernadette Krämer, O. Carm.
Director of Novices: Sr. Thoma Müller, O. Carm.
Treasurer: Sr. Pia Janko, O. Carm.
32/2009-01-04
Return of the Carmelites to Manaus, Brazil
Prioress: Sr. Thoma Müller, O. Carm.
1st Councilor: Sr. Theresia Kretschmann, O. Carm.
2nd Councilor: Sr. Bernadette Krämer, O. Carm.
Director of Novices: Sr. Thoma Müller, O. Carm.
Treasurer: Sr. Pia Janko, O. Carm.
Return of the Carmelites to Manaus, Brazil
On 22 March 2009 Mons. Luiz Soares Vieira, archbishop of Manaus presided at a solemn Eucharist to celebrate the return of the Carmelites to Manaus in Amazonia after an absence of 157 years. Present were Raúl Maraví, O.Carm., General Councillor for the Americas, Francisco de Oliveira, O.Carm., Commissary Provincial of Paraná (GerS), the two members of the new community, Wilmar Santin, O.Carm. and Marcos Alencar, O.Carm., as well as many other religious and the faithful.
The Carmelites feel a certain historic debt to the people of Manaus, having worked there coincidentally for exactly 157 years and having left a profound mark of their presence among the people, who to this day, have a remarkable devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, S. Albert of Trapani and S. Teresa of Avila.
33/2009-03-04
Electoral Chapter of the Carmelite Hermits of Monteluro, Italy
The Carmelites feel a certain historic debt to the people of Manaus, having worked there coincidentally for exactly 157 years and having left a profound mark of their presence among the people, who to this day, have a remarkable devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, S. Albert of Trapani and S. Teresa of Avila.
33/2009-03-04
Electoral Chapter of the Carmelite Hermits of Monteluro, Italy
The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Hermits of Monteluro, Italy, was held 30 March 2009. The following were elected:
Prioress: Sr. Teresa Lonardoni, O. Carm.
Director of Novices: Sr. M. Morena Ciullo, O. Carm.
Treasurer: Sr. Maria Faroldi, O. Carm.
