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Episode 4 - Why is Faith important?

Some of the early Carmelites who laid the foundations of Whitefriars College.

Whitefriars College celebrates 65 years since its foundation this year.

A delegation of officials from the Timorese government and the Australian Embassy in Dili, joined the Palm Sunday Mass at Coorparoo (QLD)..

Happy Easter from the Carmelites of Australia & Timor-Leste.

The new Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, visited the Carmelites at Aylesform and Faversham on her way to Canterbury Cathedral.

Fr Joshy Pottackal O.Carm. was ordained auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Mainz, Germany on 15 March.

On 12 March 2026, the General Councils of the Carmelites (OCARM and OCD) met at the General House of the Discalced Carmelites in Rome.

The Carmelites in The Philippines have elected a new Prior Provincial and Council.

The Carmelites of St Thomas Province, India, elected a new leadership at their Provincial Chapter from 8-13 February 2026,

Fr Matthew Tonini O.Carm walks alongside students, offering quiet guidance, care and constancy in the moments that matter most.

‘The Cross Is My Joy, Not My Sorrow’ is the story of Pablo María de la Cruz, a young Carmelite who died in July 2023 at the age of 21.

The Provincial Commissariat of St Joseph, Vietnam elected new leaders during the 3rd Commissariat Chapter. 

Pope Leo has appointed Fr Joshy Pottackal, OCarm., auxiliary bishop of Mainz, Germany.

Relative, friends and members of the Carmelite Family gathered at Hera, Timor-Leste, to celebrate the Solemn Vows (life-long commitment) of Brothers Paulo Martins De Araújo, Celestino Soares, Elias Soares Sin, João Fernando Cabal, Fernando Gusmão and Samuel Lopes on 20 November.

On Wednesday 19 November, a further 9 brothers committed themselves to living the Carmelite Way for another year when they renewed their vows. The renewal ceremony took place during Mass presider over by Fr Bruce Clark (Prior Provincial) in the St Elias community at Hera, Timor-Leste.

Feast of St Teresa of Jesus (Avila) 15 October.

At the conclusion of the General Chapter the new Prior General addressed the group.

On Friday 29 August 2025 Fr Paul celebrated his Golden Jubilee of Priesthood at Holy Spirit Seminary, Banyo (QLD).