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The XVII General Chapter of the Congregation of the Corpus Christi Carmelites was held August 15-26, 2022, at the Generalate/Novitiate in Tunapuna, Trinidad.

Pictured above (left to right) are Sr. Marcella Ali, Sr. Geraldine George, Sr. Katrina Charles, Sr. Clare Marie Nero, Sr. Joanne Browne.

The following sisters were elected to the new Leadership Team:

General Superior | Superiora General | Superiora Generale:
Sr. Katrina Charles, O. Carm.

1^st Councilor  | 1ª Consejera | 1ª Consigliera
Sr. Joanne Brownie, O. Carm.

2^nd Councilor | 2ª Consejera | 2ª Consigliera: 
Sr. Clare Marie Nero, O. Carm.

3^rd Councilor | 3ª Consejera | 3ª Consigliera: 
Sr. Geraldine George, O. Carm.

4^th Councilor | 4ª Consejera | 4ª Consigliera: 
Sr. Marcella Ali, O. Carm.

The prior general and his council made the appointments for the leadership of the Institutum Carmelitanum until the next General Chapter. Renewed for a new term as president of the Institute is Giovanni Grosso of the Italian Province. He will be assisted by Kuba Walczak (Poland) as secretary and Mario Alfarano (Neapolitan) as librarian of both the Carmelite library and the CISA house library.

Also appointed were the members of the scientific board of the Institutum. Members until 2025 are Simon Nolan (Ireland), Rico Ponce (Philippines), Edimar Fernando Moreira (Paraná), Edison Tinambunan (Indonesia) and Dr. Elizabeth Hense of Radboud University. Dr. Hense is an editor of the multi-volume series of the collected words of Titus Brandsma in English.

The Institutum Carmelitanum is the scientific research and educational arm of the General Curia of the Carmelite Order. It was instituted in November 1951 by then prior general Kilian Lynch. The Institutum focused on Carmelite themes in the fields of Mariology, the spiritual life, history and bibliography. In 1954 the Institutum's official journal, Carmelus, was initiated. Other activities of the Institutum include collaboration with articles for dictionaries and encyclopedias, as well as scientific magazines, contact with other research institutes, and the organization of congresses and conventions. Within the Carmelite Family, the Institute is a resource for commissions, formation courses, and conventions.

Following consultations, the General Council appointed three members of the General Delegation in Kenya to leadership positions. They are:

Delegate General: Patrick Musyimi Kitaka
Delegation Councilors: Eugine Ekeya
                                            Peter Wafula

Fr. Patrick has been serving as the joint novitiate director in Zimbabwe. In his new role he will be supporting the formation program for Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, according to the prior general, Míceál O’Neill. Fr. Eugine is the assistant pastor of the Carmelite parish in Nkoroi. Fr. Peter has been involved with the formation program.

The Delegation of Kenya was established on July 16, 2010. It was originally formed as a mission under the former Upper German Province with responsibility for its administration and staffing given to the Indian Provincial Commissariat. Formation of the first candidates was entrusted to the Provinces of Catalonia and Argo-Valentine in Spain. In June of 2005, the first house, Bustani ya Karmeli in Ngong was opened. Some nine men are now professed members of the Delegation.

The Chapter of the Indonesian based Putri Karmel Congregation was held July 25-August 6, 2022. The meetings focused on continuing to deepen the congregation's Carmelite spirituality in their personal and community life and according to the congregation's charism.

Pictured with the new Council are Carmelite Pidyarto Gunawan, the bishop of Malang, and Johannes Indraksuma, founder of the Putri Karmel.

The names of the new Council for 2022-2026 are located below:

General Superior | Superiora General | Superiora Generale:
Sr. Maria Petra, P. Karm.

1^st Vice General | 1ª Vice General | 1ª Vice Generale
Sr. Maria Skolastika, P. Karm.

2^nd Vice General | 2ª Vice General | 2ª Vice Generale
Sr. Maria Sesilia Lumowah, P. Karm.

1^st Councilor  | 1ª Consejera | 1ª Consigliera
Sr. Maria Stanisla Kotska, P. Karm.

2^nd Councilor | 2ª Consejera | 2ª Consigliera: 
Sr. Maria Alvaresta, P. Karm.

3^rd Councilor | 3ª Consejera | 3ª Consigliera: 
Sr. Lisa Martosudjito, P. Karm.

4^th Councilor | 4ª Consejera | 4ª Consigliera: 
Sr. Alphonsa de Jesu, P. Karm.

The Triennial Elective Chapter of the Carmelite community of the Monastery of "Flos Carmeli" in Jaboticabal, Brazil, was celebrated on July 25-27, 2022.

The results of the elective chapter were as follows:

Prioress | Priora | Priora:  
Ir. Francisca Marlene Rocha, O. Carm.

1st Councilor  | 1ª Consejera | 1ª Consigliera:
Ir. Maria do Carmo Silveira Moraes, O. Carm.

2nd Councilor | 2ª Consejera  | 2ª Consigliera: 
Ir. Vera Lúcia Alves, O. Carm.

Director of Novices | Maestra de Novicias | Maestra delle Novizie
Ir. Maria do Carmo Silveira Moraes, O. Carm.

Treasurer | Ecónoma  | Economa: 
Ir. Francisca Marlene Rocha, O. Carm.

Sacristan | Sacristán | Sacrestana:
Ir. Vera Lúcia Alves, O. Carm.

The Triennial Chapter of the Carmelite community of the Monastery of Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas in Madrid, Spain. The Chapter took place on July 18, 2022

The results of the elective chapter were as follows:

Prioress | Priora | Priora:  
Hna. Inmaculada Ochoa Blázquez, O. Carm.

1st Councilor  | 1ª Consejera | 1ª Consigliera:
Hna. Noemí Temprano, O. Carm.

2nd Councilor | 2ª Consejera  | 2ª Consigliera: 
Hna. Rosario Almohalla, O. Carm.

3rd Councilor | 3ª Consejera | 3^a Consigliera: 
Hna. Grascia Mendoza, O. Carm.

4th Councilor | 4ª Consejera | 4^a Consigliera: 
Hna. Mª del Carmen Ruiz, O. Carm.

Director of Novices | Maestra de Novicias | Maestra delle Novizie
Hna. Mª Brunilda Rodríguez, O. Carm.

Treasurer | Ecónoma  | Economa: 
Hna. Mª del Carmen Ruiz, O. Carm.

Sacristan | Sacristán | Sacrestana:
Hna. Noemi Temprano , O. Carm.

The 30th Chapter of North American Province of St. Elias was held June 21-24, 2022 en Middletown, New York. During the Chapter the following were elected to leadership:

Prior Provincial | Prior Provincial | Priore Provinciale: 
Fr. Mario Esposito, O. Carm.

1^st Councilor | 1er Consejero | 1° Consigliere: 
Fr. Mark C. Zittle, O. Carm.

2^nd Councilor | 2do Consejero | 2° Consigliere: 
Fr. Francis M. Amadio, O. Carm.

3^rd Councilor | 3er Consejero | 3° Consigliere: 
Fr. Anthony Trung Nguyen, O. Carm.

4^th Councilor | 4to Consejero | 4° Consigliere: 
Br. Robert Chiulli, O. Carm.

The Triennial Chapter of the Carmelite community of the Monastery of the Holy Family in Guiguinto, Philippines. The Chapter took place on June 21, 2022 with Bishop Dennis C. Villarojo, the bishop of Malalos as president.

The results of the elective chapter were as follows:

Prioress | Priora | Priora:  
Sr. Pamela Isabel Maria F. Cruz, O. Carm.

1st Councilor  | 1ª Consejera | 1ª Consigliera:
Sr. Ma. Rescelia S. Garcia, O. Carm.

2nd Councilor | 2ª Consejera  | 2ª Consigliera: 
Sr. Ma. Fatima B. Faustino, O. Carm.

3rd Councilor | 3ª Consejera | 3^a Consigliera: 
Sr. Mary Ruth Alethea C. Clavio, O. Carm.

4th Councilor | 4ª Consejera | 4^a Consigliera: 
Sr. Mary Jenicca L. Mariano, O. Carm.

Director of Novices | Maestra de Novicias | Maestra delle Novizie
Sr. Ma. Jenicca L. Mariano, O. Carm.

Treasurer | Ecónoma  | Economa: 
Sr. Ma. Rescelia S. Garcia, O. Carm.

Sacristan | Sacristán | Sacrestana:
Sr. Ma. Fatima B. Faustino, O. Carm.

The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite community of the Monestir de l'Encarnació in Barcelona, Spain, took place on May 6, 2022.

The results of the elective chapter were as follows:

Prioress | Priora | Priora:  
Hna. Jacinta Mutio Muithya, O. Carm.

1st Councilor  | 1ª Consejera | 1ª Consigliera:
Hna. M. Pilar Simón, O. Carm.

2nd Councilor | 2ª Consejera  | 2ª Consigliera: 
Hna. M. Carmen Goya, O. Carm.

Formator | Formadora  | Formatrice:
Hna. Mari Carmen Izquierdo, O. Carm.

Treasurer | Ecónoma  | Economa: 
Hna. M. Pilar Simón, O. Carm.

Sacristan| Sacristana | Sacrestana: 
Hna. Mari Carmen Izquierdo, O. Carm.

New Prior Provincial and Councilors of the German Province

The Prior General has confirmed the recent elections of the Prior Provincial and the Councilors of the German Province.

The following were elected:

Prior Provincial | Prior Provincial | Priore Provinciale: 
P. Klaus Rudolf Schenkelberger, O. Carm.

1er Consejero | 1^st Councilor | 1° Consigliere: 
P. Peter Schröder, O. Carm.

2do Consejero | 2^nd Councilor | 2° Consigliere: 
P. Michael Plattig, O. Carm.

3er Consejero | 3^rd Councilor | 3° Consigliere: 
P. Ludwig Eifler, O. Carm.

4to Consejero | 4^th Councilor | 4° Consigliere: 
Fr. Andreas H. Scholten, O. Carm.