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The Episcopal Ordination of Frei Francisco de Sales, O.Carm.
Written byA few days ago, on the 14th of August, the episcopal ordination of Frei Francisco de Sales Alencar Batista, O.Carm. bishop of Cajazeiras (Paraiba, Brazil) was celebrated in Araripinha (Pernambuco, Brazil). The celebration was led by Dom Frei Antônio Muniz Fernándes, O.Carm., Archbishop of Maceió as the principal ordaining prelate, along with Dom Antonio Fernando Saborido (Archbishop of Recife) and Dom José Gonzalez Alonso (retired bishop of Cajazeiras). Eight other bishops took part, including the Carmelites, Dom João Costa (Coadjutor bishop of Aracajú and Dom Wilmar Santin, (bishop of the prelature of Itaituba). The Prior General, Fernando Millán Romeral, O.Carm. was there also along with the Councillor General for the Americas, Raul Maravi, O.Carm. as well as the Prior Provincial of the province of Pernabuco, Frei Altamiro Tenório da Paz, O.Carm., the province to which Frei Francisco de Sales belongs, the Prior Provincial of the province of Rio de Janeiro, Frei Evaldo Xavier Gomes, O.Carm., and Frei Francisco Manoel de Oliveira who represented the General Commissariat of Paraná, and many other priests and religious from Cajezeiras. There were also many representatives of Carmelite womens’ congregations and several members of the Carmelite Third Order from different parts of the North-east of Brazil.
There was an air of festivity about the well-attended ceremony. The new bishop, at the end of the celebration, spoke about his gratitude to God, to his family, and to the Carmelite Order and he underlined his intention to serve with great hope and generosity the diocese that has been entrusted to him. The Prior General spoke of the three recent appointments of Carmelites bishops as a recognition of the generous service that the Order has given to the local and universal church and he thanked Frei Francisco de Sales for the service he gave to the Order as its Secretary General.
On the 4th of September, Bishop Francisco de Sales will take possession of the diocese of Cajazeiras.
Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Cabanatuan, Philippines
Written byThe Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Cabanatuan, Philippines, was held 13 August 2016. The following were elected:
- Prioress: Sr. M. Dorotea Marcelino Santiago, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. M. Leoncia Santiago Sampana , O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. M. Teresa Escaño Canillo, O.Carm.
- 3rd Councilor: Sr. M. Wilma Custodio Galang, O.Carm.
- 4th Couniclor: Sr. M. Elena Leongzon Santos, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. M. Teresa Escaño Canillo, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. M. Wilma Custodio Galang, O.Carm.
- Sacristan: Sr. M. Raquel Claveria Ylagan, O.Carm.
The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Jaboticabal, Brazil, was held 30 July and 3 August 2016. The following were elected:
- Prioress: Sr. Maria do Carmo Silveira Moraes, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. Francisca Marlene Rocha, O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. Margarete da Silva Tavares, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. Silvana Cristina Gameiro, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. Francisca Marlene Rocha, O.Carm.
- Sacristan: Sr. Margarete da Silva Tavares, O.Carm.
In preparation for the official opening of the World Youth Day with Pope Francis in Krakow, Poland, young people from our Carmelite communities around the world gathered in the beautiful garden of our Carmelite community in the centre of the city on the 27th July. In all, around 350 took part in this special Carmelite gathering of young people, hosted by the Prior Provincial, Fr. Bogdan Meger, the Prior of Krakow, Fr. Zbigniew Czerwien, the main organizer Fr. Marcin Siemek, members of the Krakow community and a wonderful team of young people. Among those present were Carmelite young people from Malta, Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Portugal, USA, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Venezuela and the largest group present were from the Italian Province with fifty-five young people. Most of the groups were led by Carmelite friars who were accompanying them to the World Youth Day.
As part of the day’s programme, the Prior General, Fr. Fernando Millán Romeral presented his letter entitled “Young Carmelites: sowers of mercy” for reflection and discussion. He also presided at the Eucharist in our Basilica with a liturgical celebration of two Carmelite martyrs, Blessed Titus Brandma and Blessed Hilary Januszewski. Short presentations were also given by Fr. John Keating, Councillor General for Europe and by the Polish Provincial. The day afforded the young people an opportunity to meet and to get to know each other and to build up Carmelite contacts. Each provincial group presented the youth ministry of their respective provinces and ended this by entertaining all those present with song and dance. Gratitude must be extended to the Provincial and members of the Polish Province for the work they put into the organization and hospitality of the Carmelite Youth Day 2016. Until Panama in 2019, thanks to everyone who helped plan the event and especially to all our young Carmelites from around the world
Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Dumaguete City, Philippines
Written byThe Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Dumaguete City, Philippines, was held 23 June 2016. The following were elected:
- Prioress: Sr. Maria del Rosario C. Somoza, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. M. Victorina C. Olmoguez, O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. M. Angélica G. Verdugo, O.Carm.
- 3rd Councilor: Sr. M. Glenda E. Carredo, O.Carm.
- 4th Couniclor: Sr. M. Teresita M. Herrero, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. M. Victorina C. Olmoguez, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. M. Glenda E. Carredo, O.Carm.
Universal: Sports - That sports may be an opportunity for friendly encounters between peoples and may contribute to peace in the world.
Evangelization: Living the Gospel - That Christians may live the Gospel, giving witness to faith, honesty, and love of neighbor.
Lectio Divina August - Agosto - Agosto 2016
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