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Spain: The Authentic Face of Saint John of the Cross
The San Juan de la Cruz, Esperanza de alto Vuelo exhibition, which is currently on display in Alba de Tormes as part of the centenary commemorations of Saint John of the Cross, features one of the saint’s most significant historical and...
Italy: Carmelite New Year: Young People on the Journey Between Faith and Prayer
From 29 to 31 December, we had a wonderful experience with the second stage of the Carmelite Path for Young People. Twenty-five young people chose to bid farewell to the previous year and welcome the new one by embarking on a journey with light ba...
India: Infant Jesus Shrine commemorates 30 years of consecration
The Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte, marked a significant spiritual milestone on Sunday, January 11 as it commemorated the 30th anniversary of its consecration on the seventh day of the Novena in preparation for the Annual Feast of th...
Tanzania: celebrations at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission in Vikonje
Sunday, 28 December 2025, was a historic day for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission, Vikonje, entrusted to the care of the Discalced Carmelite Friars of Tanzania. On this day, the community celebrated the first Baptism in the new church, duri...
Indonesia : OCD & OCDS Nasional seminar and retreat
The seminar entitled “Experiencing God in the Dark Night: The Spirituality of St. John of the Cross” was held on January 9, 2026, at the Pastoral Center of the Archdiocese of Jakarta, in celebration of the Jubilee of St. John of the C...
Philippine: East Asia and Oceania Students and Formators Encounter
The Philippine OCD Province, comprising friars from Vietnam and the Philippines, was privileged to host the East Asia and Oceania Students and Formators Encounter, held from 28 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. With the theme “Kapit...
Poland: Anniversary of the Discalced Carmelites of Kraków
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Discalced Carmelites community on Łobzowska Street in Kraków, the friars of the Province of Kraków gathered on 20...
Manual of Indulgences OCD
In response to several requests regarding the indulgences granted to our Order, the General Postulation has compiled the Decrees issued by the Apostolic Penitentiary (for the whole Order or for particular branches) that remain in force fo...
Chile: Carmelite Family Encounter 2025
The Carmelite Family Encounter gathered more than 200 participants at the Carmelite school of El Melón. The day started with the prayer of Lauds and the exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, followed by the words of welcome of the general coo...
Brazil: ‘Elijah and Elisha Project’ formation meeting
From 24 to 28 November 2025, in the city of Porto Alegre, Brazil, we, the friars of the Southern Cone, gathered together for a formation meeting entitled ‘Elijah and Elisha Project’. The purpose of this project is to offer accompaniment...
OCD Students Meet with OCDS Members of Central Italy
On Saturday, December 13 took place the Advent retreat of the five Roman OCDS communities at the Basilica of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus in Anzio in an environment of joy and deep communion. Joining them were the OCDS Provincial Delegate, Fr....
Rome: The Teresianum Inaugurates an Academic Chair dedicated to St. Thérèse
On November 19, 2025 at the Pontifical Theological Faculty of the Teresianum in Rome it was inaugurated an academic chair dedicated to St. Thérèse of Lisieux. The objective is to strengthen and promote the doctrinal and intellectual contribution...
OCDS World Encounter
The OCDS World Encounter will take place in Avila, Spain from July 23rd to the 26th of 2026. Almost 1,000 people from all over the world will be participating. The theme is: “Witnesses of the Experience of God: Identity and Mission”. The objec...
Spain: Opening of the Jubilee Year of St. John of the Cross
On December 13 in Segovia, by the tomb of St. John of the Cross took place the solemn celebration of the Eucharist and opening of the Holy Door, visible signs of the official beginning of St. John of the Cross Centenaries. The celebration...
Lebanon: The Pope Visits the Discalced Carmelite Nuns
The night of his arrival to the Land of Cedars on Sunday, November 30 and after meeting with the official authorities, Pope Leo XIV went to the Monastery of the Theotokos and the Unity of Harissa. There he received a typical gift of Carmelite spir...
