Last year, the Discalced Carmelites celebrated 100 years of presence in the Philippine Islands, with the arrival of French Carmelite Nuns in Jaro, Iloilo, on 9 November 1923. Now this year, the Archbishop has declared a “Special year of Grace” for the Monastery of Cebu, beginning on 13 May. The presence of the Nuns in his Archdiocese has made a notable contribution to sustaining the Catholic faith during these past 75 years.
From 10 to 13 May a triduum of prayer was held near the Monastery of Cebu, in reflection and gratitude for the founding Sisters who had arrived on 13 May 1949, as well as for all those who had followed in their footsteps.
