The 2nd Carmelitarum Choral Festival 2025 was held from October 3 to 5, 2025, at the Discalced Carmelite Monastery of Saint Mary of Bethlehem, Lembang – West Java, Indonesia, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the canonization of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. The festival brought together 36 choirs from three categories: Children’s Choir, Mixed Youth Choir, and Mixed Adult Choir. Participants came from the Dioceses of Bandung, Bogor, and Jakarta, as well as from several Catholic schools in West Java and Jakarta. The event gathered around 1,000 people, including participants, choir officials, parents, and committee members, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere of faith, fellowship, and song.
The competitions for the Children’s and Mixed Youth Choirs were held on October 3, followed by the Mixed Adult Choir competition on October 4. The final day featured “Meet the Jury” sessions, workshops on conducting and vocal technique, and concluded with an award and closing ceremony.
In its simplicity, joy, and togetherness, the 2nd Carmelitarum Choral Festival became a moment of grace — an offering of song, faith, and love flowing from the heart of the Church.
