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During the present sexennium, our General Council set up a Committee for Carmelite Schools, for the purpose of organising a second international meeting. We now have the pleasure of announcing that the Second International Congress for Carmelite Schools will take place in the Domus Carmelitana in Rome, Italy, from the 5th of November (arrivals) to the 10th of November (departures) 2017. The theme of this congress will be, “Carmel, fullness of life and beauty”. Over the next number of weeks the committee will send out invitations for this important event in our Order.
Pope's Prayer Intentions for November
Universal: Countries Receiving Refugees - That the countries which take in a great number of displaced persons and refugees may find support for their efforts which show solidarity.
Evangelization: Collaboration of Priests and Laity - That within parishes, priests and lay people may collaborate in service to the community without giving in to the temptation of discouragement.
Lectio Divina November - Noviembre - Novembre 2016
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The Carmelite Nuns in Camerino hit by the earthquake in Italy
Written byThe shocks of the earthquake that from the end of August have been hitting the centre of Italy, struck the monasteries of Iesi and in particular the monastery of Camerino. A large section of the ancient city of Camerino has been destroyed and for that reason the seven nuns, including one novice, have been forced to leave their monastery. The more senior members have been welcomed by the community in Sogliano al Rubicone, while the younger ones, thanks to the assistance of the nuns in Cerreto, have moved to the monastery in Montegnacco. While we heartily thank these monasteries for the solidarity they have shown, we are close to the sisters of Camerino in affection and prayer, and to all the families that have been affected by this awful disaster.
The Assembly of the Federation “Mater Unitatis” (7 monasteries), was held 17-20 October 2016 at Madrid, Spain. The following were elected:
- President: Sr. María del Sagrario Lorite Beltrán, O. Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. Elena M. Samper Samper, O. Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. María Mercedes Medina Zárraga, O. Carm.
- 3rd Councilor: Sr. Noemi Temprano Reguillón, O.Carm.
- 4th Councilor: Sr. Maria Ines Nthenya Nzyuko, O.Carm.
A Meeting of the International Secretariat for Carmelite Nuns
Written byFrom the 20th to the 23rd of September, the second meeting of the International Secretariat for Carmelite Nuns took place at the General Curia in Rome. Those who took part were, Fr. Mario Alfarano (Delegate General for Carmelite Nuns), Sr. M. Pilar Simon i Blasco (BAR), Sr. Inés M. Carmona Ortiz (TRU), Sr. M. Elena Tolentino (BUR, federal leader of the Philippines), Sr. Liliana Campos Rosa (ANT), Sr. Marianna Caprio (VET), Fr. Paul Denault (SEL). The work began with an introduction to the Apostolic Constitution on the life of women contemplatives, Vultum Dei quaerere. That was followed by the work of synthesising the responses of the monasteries to the CIVCSVA, that the Delegate received. This synthesis was further developed and now it is ready to be sent to all the monasteries in order to continue the process of the revision of the Constitutions of the Carmelite Nuns. In addition, the first international course of ongoing formation for nuns, on the theme of St. Mary Magdalene de’Pazzi, was organised. It will take place in May 2017. More information will be given at a later date. Finally, the work of producing an on-line bulletin and a Vademecum for all the monasteries was initiated.
On Thursdays, the 29th of September, the presidents of General Commissions each gave their report: Formation, Justice and Peace and the Integrity of Creation, Liturgy, Evangelisation and Mission, Communications and Laity. That was followed by the presentation of the first draft of the “Final Message” of the Congregation to the Carmelite Family. The group of drafters took note of a series of observations and went away to work on the final draft, which they presented the following day (Friday, September 30) to the assembly, and it was approved unanimously. You may see that message at
http://ocarm.org/en/content/ocarm/general-congregation-2016-final-statement
The Prior General, in his final remarks, complimented all the participants for the fraternal way in which the Congregation was conducted and for the kind of discernment that had taken place throughout the meeting. He thanked Fr. Ricardo Rainho, O.Carm., the Commissary General of Portugal, for the wonderful welcome and hospitality that everyone received. He also highlighted a number of the topics that were discussed at the meeting and invited all the members to approach the many challenges that the order faces in the coming years with authenticity, creativity, joy and generosity. As a final act, the Prior General led the celebration of the Eucharist in the chapel of the Casa Sao Nuno.
The General Congregation came to an end with the singing of the “Flos Carmeli”.
From the offices of CITOC we give thanks to God and to Mary, the Mother of Carmel, for these days of fraternity and reflection.
Note: the photographs of the General Congregation may be seen on the Facebook page of the Order: http://www.facebook.com/ocarm.org
