The Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Zaragoza, Spain, was held 3 May 2011. The following were elected:
- Prioress: Sr. Elena-Mª. Samper Samper, O.Carm.
- 1st Councilor: Sr. M. Pilar Bort Rubert, O.Carm.
- 2nd Councilor: Sr. M. Cinta Sosa Camacho, O.Carm.
- 3rd Councilor: Sr. M. Esperanza Escolano, O.Carm.
- 4th Couniclor: Sr. M. Aurora Palacios Holgueras, O.Carm.
- Director of Novices: Sr. M. Ana Wairimu, O.Carm.
- Treasurer: Sr. M. Elena Marco Rebollo, O.Carm.
- Sacristan: Sr. M. Eva Alina, O.Carm.
During the Provincial Chapter of the Arago-Valentina Province held on 3-5 May 2011 were elected:
- Prior Provincial: Fr. Luis Gallardo Ganuza, O.Carm.
- First Councilor: Fr. Antonio Rodríguez Alcaraz, O.Carm.
- Second Councilor: Fr. Desiderio Garcia Martínez, O.Carm.
- Third Councilor: Fr. David Oliver Felipo, O.Carm.
- Fourth Councilor: Fr. Vicente Aranda Guillén, O.Carm.
- Commissary Provincial of the Antilles: Fr. Jorge Rafael Betancourt Ramírez, O.Carm.
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A New Cardinal Takes Possession of the Titular Church of Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti.
On Friday, the 29th of April, the Polish cardinal Kazimierz Nycz, archbishop of Warsaw, took possession of the titular church of Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti in Rome. The cardinal was welcomed to the Carmelite basilica by the Parish Priest, Fr. Adrian Ghiurca, O.Carm. for the traditional kissing of the cross. This was followed by the celebration of the Eucharist, led by Cardinal Nycz. Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, archbishop of Cracow, and Cardinal Franciszek Macharski, former archbishop of Cracow, concelebrated. The Carmelite and parish community was there in strength along with the Prior Provincial, Fr. Giandomenico Meloni, O.Carm., the Vice Prior General, Fr. Christian Körner, O.Carm. and other members of the General Council. There was number of other bishops and priests present as well as a good number of Polish faithful who were in Rome for the beatification of John Paul II.
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Act of Trust to the Our Lady of Mount Carmel, recited by the Blessed Giovanni Paul II
"I Too Have Worn the Scapular of Carmel over my Heart for a Long Time!"
During the Provincial Chapter of the British Province held on 22-25 February and 26-29 April 2011 were elected:
- Prior Provincial: Fr. Wilfrid McGreal, O.Carm.
- First Councilor: Fr. Joseph Chalmers, O.Carm.
- Second Councilor: Fr. Brendan Grady, O.Carm.
- Third Councilor: Fr. Kevin Melody, O.Carm.
- Fourth Councilor: Fr. Damian Cassidy, O.Carm.
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During the World Youth Day in Madrid, Spain (16-21 Agust), our Order will celebrate the Carmelite World Youth Day on the 17 of August as part of that worldwide youth gathering.
The Carmelite event will enable young people from Carmelite parishes, communities, schools, etc. to meet and share together the internationality and diversity of the Carmelite Order and its spirituality. It is open to all O.Carm. young people associated with our friars, nuns, affiliated congregations and lay Carmelite members.
for more info or registration, please visit our website www.ocarm.org/madrid2011/
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A New Centre for the diffusion of Carmelite Spirituality near St. Peter’s in Rome.
A new center for the diffusion of Carmelite Spirituality, under the name, Terrra Carmeli was opened in Rome on the 16th of April. It is located in the chapel beside the church of Santa Maria in Traspontina in Via della Conciliazione. Responsibility for the completion of this initiative, which had been spoken about for a long time, was entrusted by the Italian Province of Carmelites to Fr. Giuseppe Midili, O.Carm. The centre offers to pilgrims on their way to St. Peter’s Basilica, a series of canvas panels in four languages that present a walk through Carmelite history, tradition and spirituality. Brochures are available in five languages on the history of Carmel, its missions, some of its saints, its marian spirituality and its scapular devotion.
On the occasion of the forthcoming beatification of Pope John Paul II particular attention is given to the numerous messages that he addressed to the Carmelite Order. Brochures in five languages are on hand to give Blessed John Paul’s reflections on Carmelite spirituality They also contain a picture of him wearing the Scapular. In addition to that some of the liturgical objects that he used when celebrating the Eucharist in Carmelite parishes in Rome are on display.
During the Provincial Chapter of the Betica Province held on 18-20 April 2011 were elected:
- Prior Provincial: Fr. Rafael Leiva Sànchez, O.Carm.
- First Councilor: Fr. Manuel Jurado Perea, O.Carm.
- Second Councilor: Fr. Pablo Herrasti Barbancho, O.Carm.
- Third Councilor: Fr. José Ramón Medina Madueño, O.Carm.
- Fourth Councilor: Fr. Francisco Daza Valverde, O.Carm.
During the Provincial Chapter of the Lower German Province held on 10-15 April 2011 were elected:
- Prior Provincial: Fr. Wilfried Wanjek, O.Carm.
- First Councilor: Fr. Georg Geisbauer, O.Carm.
- Second Councilor: Fr. Viktor Heger, O.Carm.
- Third Councilor: Fr. Josef Kemper, O.Carm.
- Fourth Councilor: Bro. Andreas H. Scholten, O.Carm.
