Second Novitiate of English-speaking Africa
The second novitiate for English-speaking Africa in 2025 is taking place at the Carmel Prayer House in Dodoma, Tanzania, from 20 July to 20 September. This time of spiritual enrichment has brought together fifteen Carmelite friars from various regions of English-speaking Africa, including Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya and Nigeria.
The friars are walking together in deep reflection and preparation for their solemn profession. They are guided by Fr Raymond Sangu, OCD, from Tanzania, who is the formator.
Second Novitiate of CICLA
Our friars of CICLA are also undertaking their Second Novitiate in Ecuador. This is a grace-filled time that precedes the celebration of solemn vows in their respective circumscriptions.
Our prayerful thoughts are with all these brothers from México, Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador, who have come to share this special time together.
Second European Novitiate
During these summer weeks, the Desierto de las Palmas in Spain has once again become home and formation space for young Carmelites from France, Italy, Poland, Croatia and Spain. They are participating in the Second European Novitiate, which is promoted by the Conference of European Provincials (CEP).
In an atmosphere of silence, fraternity and prayer, they are deepening their understanding of the roots of their vocation: community life, listening to the Word, the affective and spiritual dimensions, and mission.
