During the great pilgrimage of the Carmelite family of Senegal to the monastery of the Discalced Carmelites in Sebikotane, near Dakar, on the solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Mr André Coly made his final profession in the OCDS.
This marks a significant milestone in the development of Carmel in Senegal, as he is the first OCDS member to take on this commitment. Following several unsuccessful attempts in the early years of the Discalced Carmelite friars’ foundation in Senegal, the current community was established in 2018 to mark the 450th anniversary of the foundation of Duruelo. The community currently has around ten members, all of whom are in formation until they make their final commitments. We thank God for these Secular Carmelite vocations, which contribute to spreading the Order in Dakar.
