The 8th Meeting of the nuns and friars of CICLA North, held from 30 June to 4 July 2025 at the Spiritual Centre of Nuestra Señora del Carmen in El Salvador, had the central theme of ‘Let us walk with hope and love in our hearts’. Participants included sisters and friars from the four CICLA North districts: the Province of Mexico, the Caribbean Commissariat, the Venezuela General Delegation, and the Central American Province.
During the meeting, we discussed themes of mutual interest that helped to strengthen our vocational experience and respond to the call to embody the charism of the Teresian Carmel in Latin America. We reviewed the Regulations governing CICLA North meetings, evaluated progress made in recent years, and outlined actions to be taken: strengthening communion, sharing experiences, and responding to common needs among friars and nuns from different circumscriptions; seeking effective help in different fields according to opportunities and possibilities.
During the week, we enjoyed a traditional Salvadoran folk dance, tasted the local cuisine, and concluded the meeting by celebrating the Eucharist and sharing in the spirit of Teresa with a visit to the Discalced Carmelite nuns’ community in El Salvador.
