News Archive
Monday, 09 October 2017 16:27
2017 Carmelite Pilgrimage - book now!
Led by Carmelite Paul Sireh, join us for our eighth annual pilgrimage along the beautiful Lilydale Warburton Rail Trail culminating at the Sancta Sophia Meditation…
Monday, 02 October 2017 16:03
St Mary Magdalen de'Pazzi Seminar
Earlier this year the Carmelite Family in Timor-Leste gathered for a seminar celebrating the 450th anniversary of the birth of St Mary Magdalen de'Pazzi. Born…
Monday, 02 October 2017 14:08
JPIC Newsletter for October
'Let the poor speak!' Peter Thomas talks about the work of Dom Hélder Câmara, 'bishop of the slums', and Pope Francis in giving the poor…
Monday, 02 October 2017 12:21
Our Facebook family continues to grow!
In the past month another 6,807 people have joined our Facebook family. Now we have 76,807 followers! Thank you for being part of our Carmelite…
Thursday, 14 September 2017 16:18
We will not remain silently complicit...
‘We will not remain silently complicit in the destruction of our common home,’ says the message from the International Carmelite JPIC meeting in Fatima. ‘We…
Tuesday, 05 September 2017 16:29
New Carmelite Library Website
The Carmelite Library at Middle Park is dedicated to the study of spirituality and mysticism. Its collection is quite unique in Australia. It is the…
Tuesday, 05 September 2017 15:56
JPIC Newsletter for September
Deborah Guess writes about Radical Simplicity: Meditation and Ecological Care. ‘Meditation’, she says, ‘can bring about a change of heart.’ This change of heart is…
Friday, 01 September 2017 08:38
Our Facebook family grows to 70,000+!
Our Facebook family has grown to over 70,000 followers! We are sharing our Carmelite spirituality mainly throughout the Asian region including with nearly 17,000 people…
Thursday, 31 August 2017 10:11
Carmelites receive ministries in Timor-Leste
Seven of our young Carmelite students in Timor-Leste have received the ministries of Lector and Acolyte over recent months. Brothers Cesaltino, Julião and David received…
Tuesday, 22 August 2017 16:18
Br Sean celebrates 50 years of Carmelite life
Today Brother Sean Keefe celebrates 50 years of Carmelite life. Since he made his first profession of vows as a Carmelite in 1967, Br Sean's…
Tuesday, 22 August 2017 15:36
Carmelite Centre launches new website
The Carmelite Centre Melbourne facilitates spiritual journeys, personal growth and community in the Carmelite tradition and has just launched its new website. Details of the…
Tuesday, 22 August 2017 14:24
New Principal for Whitefriars College
Mr Anthony Kirley has been chosen to lead the Whitefriars College community as Principal from January next year. Fr Paul Cahill (Prior Provincial) and Mr…
Tuesday, 22 August 2017 13:55
New Timor-Leste Council
The Carmelites in Timor-Leste have chosen Fr Carlito Do Costa Araújo as a member of the Timor-Leste Council. Fr Carlito replaces Fr Krisna who has…
Friday, 11 August 2017 06:10
Carmelite JPIC Congress in Fatima
Thirty five representatives of the Carmelite Family gathered in Fatima, Portugal, for the second Carmelite Justice Peace & Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Congress. The theme…
Tuesday, 08 August 2017 06:10
Our New Priests
On Saturday 29 July Brothers Januario Pinto and Pedro Amaral were ordained priests by Bishop Basilio do Nascimento in their local parish church at Luro,…
Monday, 07 August 2017 06:10
JPIC Newsletter for August
Peter Thomas asks the question, 'Who is my Neighbour?' in the context of the refugee crisis. "Contemplative awareness fosters clarity in conscience where the Gospel…
Thursday, 20 July 2017 13:04
Young Carmelites Renew Vows
Four of our young Carmelite students last night renewed their vows during Evening Prayer for the Solemnity of Elijah, the Prophet. Fr Paul Cahill (Prior…
Wednesday, 19 July 2017 15:22
Solemnity of Elijah, the Prophet - 20 July
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…
Wednesday, 19 July 2017 13:33
Martinho's Solemn Profession Video
You can watch a short video of Martinho's Solemn Profession on 15 July at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Middle Park…
Tuesday, 18 July 2017 16:10
Brs Albino & Marco graduate in English studies
Brs Albino Dos Santos and Marcolino Gomes successfully completed their English language studies last Semester at the English Language School for Pastoral Ministry, Box Hill…
