News Archive
Wednesday, 20 January 2021 10:31
Angelo Paoli, Carmelite
In a world known for its callous disregard for the poor and downtrodden, the example of Angelo Paoli is a refreshing breath of air. Angelo…
Saturday, 16 January 2021 10:49
Called to be a living Gospel
As we return to Ordinary Time the Church begins by helping us reflect on our call to be the people of Jesus. This Sunday could…
Tuesday, 12 January 2021 17:09
Br Sean Keefe - Funeral Arrangements
Br Sean’s funeral will be held at 10.30am on Thursday 14 January 2021. Unfortunately, COVID restrictions mean that only a very limited number of people…
Saturday, 09 January 2021 16:21
Baptism of the Lord
Today we celebrate the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. Pope Francis says, "This feast makes us rediscover the gift and the beauty of…
Friday, 08 January 2021 09:58
St Andrew Corsini, Carmelite
Feast Day: 9 January Andrew was born into nobility, a member of the powerful Corsini family of Florence, and was one of 12 children. He…
Friday, 08 January 2021 09:51
St Peter Thomas, Carmelite
Feast Day: 8 January Peter Thomas was born into a poor peasant family in the southern Périgord region in France. His piety and skill as…
Thursday, 07 January 2021 09:19
Br Sean Keefe, RIP
With deep sadness, the Carmelites of Australia & Timor-Leste announce the death last night (Wednesday 6 Jan) of Brother Sean Keefe, O.Carm. Born in Louisville,…
Thursday, 31 December 2020 10:25
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from the Carmelites of Australia and Timor-Leste! On New Year's Day we also celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. So,…
Wednesday, 23 December 2020 17:09
Christmas Greetings from the Carmelites
The Carmelites of Australia and Timor-Leste wish you a very happy Christmas and thank you for your friendship and support throughout this difficult and challenging year. …
Wednesday, 23 December 2020 16:38
Prior General's Christmas Message
Circumstances change, but the message of Christmas remains the same: “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us” Jesus came as the Saviour and brother…
Wednesday, 23 December 2020 15:31
Scholarship students graduate
Two of our scholarship students, Sabino and Julito, have graduated with Bachelor degrees in Timor-Leste. We feel very proud to see these young people achieve…
Saturday, 19 December 2020 14:06
Nearly there!
It’s surprising just how quickly Christmas seems to have come this year! Someone said recently, ‘There was the beginning of the year, then it was…
Saturday, 19 December 2020 11:43
Ambassador visits Carmelites
On the last day of her visit to Melbourne, Timor-Leste Ambassador Inês Maria de Almeida and her delegation met with Carmelites, Timorese Carmelite and Salesian…
Thursday, 17 December 2020 17:08
Receive your God!
The great Christmas feast is almost here. As always in Advent, what is promised in the first reading is brought to fulfilment in the Gospel…
Tuesday, 15 December 2020 11:22
Carmelites celebrate first & final commitment
More than 3,000 people gathered at the Carmelite community in Hera, Timor-Leste, to celebrate the Solemn Profession (life commitment) and First Profession (initial commitment) of…
Thursday, 10 December 2020 16:38
Much to rejoice about
There’s a lot to rejoice about at the moment in Australia. New cases of COVID are almost unknown. Restrictions are being eased. Vaccines are becoming…
Thursday, 10 December 2020 13:56
Carmelites talk about St Joseph
The Prior General of the Carmelites and the Superior General of the Discalced Carmelites have released a joint letter marking the 150th anniversary of the declaration…
Thursday, 10 December 2020 13:21
Rejoice! The Lord is near!
This Sunday is Gaudete Sunday. The name comes from the first word of the Entrance Antiphon in Latin, which means, ‘Rejoice’. The full text of…
Thursday, 10 December 2020 12:52
Pope Francis declares Year of St Joseph
Pope Francis has declared a “Year of St Joseph” from 8 December 2020 to 8 December 2021. The Pope has also written a new Apostolic…
Saturday, 05 December 2020 09:44
Taking the plunge
Out of nowhere comes one of the most exotic people in the Bible. Like the wild man of Borneo he bursts onto the scene wearing…
