On September 21, 2024, at the Carmelite Monastery in Saigon, the Federation “Our Lady of Mount Carmel” offered a thanksgiving Mass for the 25th anniversary of the Federation’s establishment and expressed gratitude to the benefactors of the 11 monasteries across Vietnam. This was also the most meaningful time for the sisters to meet with one another, as well as for the three branches of the Order to gather for the first time, strengthening the bonds of fraternity.
The Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Joseph Nguyễn Năng, President of the Vietnam Bishops’ Conference along with several bishops and approximately 50 priests. Representatives of the Friars, the Nuns and Seculars of the Discalced Carmelite Order, as well as of other congregations, benefactors, and family members of the nuns participated in the Eucharist. After the Mass, everyone participated in sharing an agape meal filled with family joy.
The Federation was established in 1999, with 4 initial monasteries: Carmel Saigon (1862), Carmel Nha Trang (1961), Carmel Huế (1909), and Carmel Bình Triệu (1998). After 25 years, the Federation now has 11 member monasteries.
