Presentation – Reading the writings of Therese of the Child Jesus
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TERESIANUM CELEBRATES 25th ANNIVERSARY OF DOCTORATE OF SAINT THERESE
The Teresianum held an Academic Day on 13 May in celebration of the Silver Jubilee of St. Therese’s declaration as a Doctor of the Church. At the morning session, Professors Fr. Francois-Marie Lethel presented “The Story of a Soul as theological synthesis” and Fr. Bruno Moriconi spoke on “Therese of Lisieux, a woman of strength”. […]
UNESCO joins the 150th anniversary of the birth of Thérèse of Lisieux
The bells of the Basilica of Lisieux announced good news: Thérèse of Lisieux has been inserted into the 2022/2023 calendar of anniversaries to which UNESCO will join on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Saint Thérèse (1873-2023). May Saint Thérèse of Lisieux open paths to Christ through the values that UNESCO […]
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux at UNESCO
On April 16, 2021, the UNESCO Executive Council approved the candidacy of Thérèse of the Child Jesus for the 2022/2023 biennial, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of her birth. It should also be noted, by the way, that 2023 will also be the year of the 100th anniversary of her beatification (29/04/1923). This […]
St. Therese of Lisieux
Marie Frances Therese Martin Guérin was born in Alençon (France) on 2nd January 1873. Her parents were the now Saints Luis Martin and Celia Guerin. She was the last of the nine offspring from this holy marriage from which only five daughters survived: Marie, Pauline, Leonie, Celine and Therese. The first year of her life, […]
Germany : Closure of the Jubilee Year
On Saturday 14th December 2024, we closed out our double centenary of the convent and church of Sainte-Thérèse of Munich, with a solemn pontifical Mass presided over by our dear brother, Cardinal Anders Arborelius OCD, Bishop of Stockholm. The liturgy was solemnly celebrated by 10 co-celebrants and 37 altar servers, including some elders. With regard […]
Wallis and Futuna: Foundation of the OCDS
A group of people who gathers at the Carmelite Nuns Monastery of St. Therese in Wallis and Futuna, after a period of prayer, study and discernment, began formally their formation to become OCDS. The ceremony of admission took place last December 14, 2024, feast of St. John of the Cross. In the name of Father […]
Indonesia: OCDS National Assembly
On October 17-20, The OCDS of Indonesia held a national assembly in Denpasar Bali, which was attended by 14 communities’ representatives from all over Indonesia. A total of 103 participants attended. The theme was “Obedience as the main virtue, learning from St. Therese of Lisieux”. In the National meeting, we reflected together, explored and tried […]
Karnataka-Goa Province: Carmel Fest 2024
From October 3rd to 6th, Carmel Fest 2024, a triennial event, brought together Carmelite students for four days of spiritual, athletic, and communal activities at Carmel Home and Mount Carmel School, Belur. The theme, “Walking in Love,” honoured the 150th Birth Anniversary and Centenary of the Canonisation of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. The Grand Opening […]
Philippines: Accompaniment for Formators
The Philippine Federation of Discalced Carmelite Nuns conducted the second of their three-phased Formators training program last July 24 – August 24 at the Carmelite Missionaries Center of Spirituality in Tagaytay City. For this triennium, the federal council focused on the needs of newly appointed Novice Mistresses and Assistants. We had Sr. Loida Tortogo, CM, […]
France: Meeting in Lisieux of the OCD students from Europe
The meeting of our young professed friars from Europe was held in Lisieux from 19 – 24 August 2024, bringing together more than 80 participants (including the formators). The theme of the meeting was: the three pillars of the Carmelite life according to the Declaration on the charism of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus. […]
COLOMBIA: 60th ANNIVERSARY OF CANONICAL ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PROVINCE
60 years ago, 25 April 1964, the presence of the Discalced Carmelites in Colombia was established as a Province. This new Province was born under the patronage of St, Therese of the Child Jesus and was composed of 6 Monasteries, with 45 Solemnly Professed Friars and 20 Students. These sixty years of history invite us […]
OCD and OCarm met at Monastery in Bocca di Magra
On April 2-6, 2024, the General Councils of the OCD and of the OCarm met at the Discalced Carmelite Monastery of Santa Croce, Bocca di Magra, Liguria. As has become the tradition since 1991, the two Councils meet twice a year, in June and December, to update each other on developments in the two branches […]
New Bishops: Fr. Aurelio Gazzera OCD and Fr. Johannes Gorantla OCD
CENTRAL AFRICA: Fr. Aurelio Gazzera OCD nominated Co-Adjutor Bishop of Bangassou On Friday 23 February 2024, Fr. Aurelio Gazzera was nominated Co-Adjutor Bishop of Bangasso, in the Central Africa Republic. Fr. Aurelio was born 27 May 1964 in Cuneo (Italy) and entered the OCD Minor Seminary of Arenzano in 1974. In 1979 he made his […]
India: OCDS conference held at Margao
The OCDS of Goa and Karnataka provinces held a three-day conference at Margao after a two-year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “Walking in Love”, was the theme which ruled the three-day conference. The conference was attended by 92 Secular Carmelites from eight Communities of the Secular Discalced Carmelite Order in Goa and Karnataka Provinces. […]
