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This month's issue of the JPIC newsletter highlights the tragedy of global human trafficking. St Claire Griffin talks about the work of Catholic Religious involved in alleviating suffering and rescuing victims. There's also a video on our JPIC page about the Zimbabwean Carmelite Sisters Agape Leona project helping Human Trafficking survivors in Africa, and the February Pope Video about human trafficking.

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 More than 40 Carmelites gathered at Blessed Titus Brandsma community in Fatuhada in Dili to welcome 3 new candidates into the Pre-Novitiate program. They are Manuel Xavier Gonzaga, Moises Soares, and Constantino Barreto Amaral. During the celebration of Evening Prayer 6 first year pre-novices were admitted to the second year of the pre-novitiate program. Fr Paul Cahill (Prior Provincial) presided at the celebration and presented a small cross and medal to the pre-novices as a sign of their participation in the program.

The pre-Novices, Carmelites and guests shared food, drink, songs and dancing after the ceremony. See more photos.

Recently all 49 Carmelites in Timor gathered at Hera for a training day about creating a safe and respectful environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults in our communities and ministries.

The day was begun by Fr Paul Cahill (Prior Provincial) with a reflection drawn from the Scriptures, and Carmelite and Church documents.

The next two sessions were led by the Forum Tau Matan, a Timorese Safeguarding training group, on child protection awareness training.

The Carmelites’ Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation Commission has expressed support for the Urgent Medical Treatment Bill proposed by Dr Kerryn Phelps, MP.

Writing to politicians on behalf of the Commission, Gabrielle Fogarty (Chair) said, “We urge you along with Labour members, the Greens, and Independents to #BackTheBill as proposed by Dr Kerryn Phelps in the Urgent Medical Treatment Bill.”

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Brs José Natalino Freitas and Anacleto Guterres Da Costa have arrived in Australia to study English and Theology. They have begun their English language studies at the English Language School for Pastoral Ministry at Box Hill, VIC. They are part of the Carmelite community at Middle Park VIC. After completing their language studies they will study Theology at the University of Divinity, Melbourne.

José and Anacleto joined the Carmelites in 2010 and recently completed their Bachelor of Philosophy degree in Timor.