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News Archive

Thursday, 12 August 2021 15:53

Breathing God into every moment

In difficult situations we look for hope. Who or what will deliver us? Where is the light at the end of the tunnel? In the…
Thursday, 05 August 2021 14:39

Celebrating Mary MacKillop - our first saint

This Sunday the Church in Australia celebrates its first saint, St Mary of the Cross MacKillop who was declared a saint on 17 October 2010.…
Thursday, 05 August 2021 11:37

Celebrating 3,200 Instagram followers

As we prepare to celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, we also celebrate and give thanks to God for reaching 3,200 Instagram…
Monday, 02 August 2021 10:52

Celebrating 220,000 Facebook followers

In the month of July when we celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, we also celebrate and give thanks to God for…
Saturday, 31 July 2021 16:16

Zumalai Schools roofing project

When Cyclone Seroja’s high winds and torrential rain hit Timor over the Easter long weekend, communities throughout the country experienced a big storm sustained over…
Saturday, 31 July 2021 16:06

Rebuilding community water supply

Flood waters rushed through Dili and neighbouring areas during the Easter long weekend this year. The floods caused by Cyclone Seroja was reported widely in…
Saturday, 31 July 2021 15:31

Carmelites repair flood damaged roads

When Cyclone Seroja’s torrential rain and high winds caused damage throughout Timor-Leste last Easter, communities were impacted in different ways. In addition to homes, shops…
Over the Easter weekend this year, Cyclone Seroja hit Timor causing extensive flooding in Dili and storm damage in communities throughout the country. With generous…
Friday, 30 July 2021 14:15

Keeping social justice on the agenda

Our August JPIC newsletter highlights the importance and value of media productions which portray values in the spirit of the gospels.  JPIC Team member, Peter…
Friday, 30 July 2021 09:51

Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel

On the 9 days before the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (16 July), we pray for the needs of our Carmelite Family in…
Thursday, 29 July 2021 11:09

The bread of life

The COVID lockdowns across our country have plunged us back into a world of fear, uncertainty and anxiety. When we experience this kind of anxiety…
Tuesday, 27 July 2021 11:03

Journalist, educator, mystic, martyr

Born in Bolsward (The Netherlands) in 1881, Blessed Titus Brandsma joined the Carmelite Order as a young man. Ordained a priest in 1905, he earned…
Monday, 26 July 2021 13:03

Celebrating Grandparents & the Elderly

Pope Francis has proclaimed the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated on the fourth Sunday in July each year – July…
Monday, 26 July 2021 12:30

Saints Joachim & Anne

Carmelites celebrate the memory of Saints Joachim and Anne, the parents of Mary, today. Very early in the history of the Order feast days for…
Saturday, 24 July 2021 12:50

Carmel Impact supporting those in need

In 2020 the Carmelites began operating a new charity organisation called Carmel Impact. The charity continues the Carmelites previous work supporting individuals and communities in…
With around 13 million people now in lockdown food has become a national obsession. At the beginning of a lockdown there is inevitably a rush…
Tuesday, 20 July 2021 09:42

Feast of Elijah, the Prophet

On 20 July Carmelites throughout the world celebrate the Solemnity of the Old Testament Prophet, Elijah. In the Carmelite tradition Elijah is regarded as the…
Saturday, 17 July 2021 12:28

Young Carmelites Renew Vows

On 16 July, the Feast of Our Lady of Mt Carmel, Brs José Natalino Freitas and Anacleto Guterres Da Costa renewed their Vows for another…
Friday, 16 July 2021 15:58

Shepherding with God's love

With most of the country again under lockdown or other restrictions there has been much debate about the response of our leaders. In the first…
Friday, 16 July 2021 11:06

Feast of Our Lady of Mt Carmel

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. From the earliest days of the Order's beginnings, Mary has held a special place…
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