‘We are history.’ With these words, at the start of its fourth centenary, the Semi-Province of Napoli chose to reread its history not as a mere succession of dates and events, but as the story of a spiritual family born of God’s grace and of the faithfulness of so many men and women who, down the centuries, have lived the charism of the Teresian Carmel.
On 18 September 2026, in the church of Santa Teresa a Chiaia (Napoli), the centenary was celebrated in a special way. It was a unique opportunity to remember our roots, to delve more deeply into the richness of our spiritual tradition and to give thanks to the Lord for the many fruits of holiness, apostolate and service that have marked these four centuries of history. The programme included a series of lectures on the history and spirituality of the Semi-Province.
The high point of the day was the Eucharistic celebration at 6.30 pm, presided over by our Father General, Fr Miguel Márquez Calle, OCD. Gathered around the altar, the friars of the Semi-Province, members of the Secular Order, friends of Carmel and all the faithful present raised to the Lord a shared act of thanksgiving for the gift received over these four hundred years.
