News Archive
Saturday, 20 July 2019 03:48
Feast of Elijah, the Prophet
Today Carmelites throughout the world celebrate the Solemnity of the Old Testament Prophet, Elijah. In the Carmelite tradition Elijah is regarded as the spiritual father…
Thursday, 18 July 2019 14:54
Mary in the Carmelite Tradition
Fr Fernando Millán Romeral (Prior General) has given 3 talks about Mary in the Carmelite Tradition. The talks were given at Aylesford Priory in England…
Wednesday, 17 July 2019 14:47
Large crowd at Mothers' Mass
A large crowd gathered at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Middle Park (VIC) for our annual Mothers’ Mass on 14 July.…
Tuesday, 16 July 2019 09:37
Solemnity 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…
Monday, 15 July 2019 15:55
Prior General's Final Message
Fr Fernando Millán Romeral, Prior General, has written his final message to the Carmelite Family. Fr Fernando will finish his 12 year term as Prior…
Monday, 15 July 2019 13:51
English language students graduate
Brs Agostinho Dos Santos, José Natalino Freitas and Anacleto Guterres Da Costa recently completed their first semester English language studies at the English Language School…
Monday, 15 July 2019 12:30
Grace shines in tragedy
The Christchurch tragedy is an event which we will never forget, least of all the people of New Zealand who were intimately scarred by such…
Thursday, 04 July 2019 15:27
Feast of Blessed Maria Crocifissa Curcio
July 4 is the Feast of Blessed Maria Crocifissa Curcio foundress of the Carmelite Missionary Sisters of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus. The mission of…
Saturday, 29 June 2019 14:49
Mothers' Mass & Novena of Prayer
You are warmly invited to join us in celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Sunday 14 July at 10.30am at the National…
Saturday, 29 June 2019 14:18
Leadership Team Elected
On the final day of the Chapter Fr Paul Cahill was elected Prior Provincial and Frs Hugh Brown, Bruce Clark, Martinho Da Costa and Denis…
Thursday, 27 June 2019 21:47
Provincial Chapter Update
Today we approved the Province Safeguarding Policies & Procedures. We also discussed ways to keep ourselves healthy in life and ministry. “Healthy people don’t abuse.”
Wednesday, 26 June 2019 15:48
Carmelite Chapter - Day 2
On Day 2 of our Provincial Chapter we worked on a Mission, Vision & Commitment statement which will guide our decision-making for the next 3…
Tuesday, 25 June 2019 11:27
Carmelite Chapter - Day 1
The Carmelites of Australia & Timor-Leste are meeting this week in Melbourne. Friars Lay members, employees and volunteers are gathering over the first 2 days.
Monday, 24 June 2019 20:09
Carmelites Renew Vows
On Wednesday 19 June 7 young Carmelites studying in Melbourne renewed their vows to live as Carmelites for another year. Brs Albino Dos Santos, Marcolino…
Friday, 21 June 2019 14:36
Feast of Body & Blood of Christ
Our feast today also celebrates Christ’s presence with us in the community of the Church. The Eucharist is our sacrament of communion, not only with…
Thursday, 30 May 2019 16:12
Ways of Seeing
The Carmelite Centre and Carmelite Library hosted three days of spiritual workshops last week 23-25 May on ‘Ways of Seeing’. Over the days 46 people…
Thursday, 30 May 2019 15:27
Fr Paul Graduates
Fr Paul Sireh received his Master of Theological Studies from Australian Catholic University recently. The Graduation ceremony was held at Rosehill Gardens, Sydney and Carmelites,…
Thursday, 30 May 2019 15:18
Reconciliation – noun or verb?
These next few weeks are significant to Aboriginal people as they mark Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week. We invite you to redirect your thoughts to…
Wednesday, 01 May 2019 11:37
New Ute for Zumalai
Zumalai is situated in one of the most remote and mountainous parts of Timor-Leste. During the wet season roads become dangerously slippery, covered in thick…
Tuesday, 30 April 2019 15:29
The Purity of Truth
Welcome to the May edition of our JPIC newsletter. This month Peter Thomas of our JPIC Team explores the questions which confront us all in…
