During the Opening Eucharist for the Timor-Leste Assembly, Brs Silvestre Alves, Frangelino Ximenes, Jose Freitas and Anacleto Guterres da Costa were instituted as Lectors by Fr Paul Cahill (Prior Provincial).

Lectors proclaim the Word of God in liturgical assemblies, instruct adults and children in the faith and prepare them to receive the sacraments. For those preparing for Priesthood in the Church, receiving this ministry is another step on their journey to Ordination. Congratulations, Brothers! Click here for a larger photo.

Five Carmelite novices in Timor-Leste made their first profession of vows on Saturday 3 December in Hera. Brothers Luis Mendonça Maia, Luis Baptista, Estevão Mendonça De Jesus, Estevão Gomes de Deus and Francisco Xavirius Vieira Martins made their profession during Mass celebrated by Fr Paul Cahill (Prior Provincial).

Congratulations, brothers! The newly-professed will begin their studies for ministry in Dili next year. View photos.

On Friday 2 December Bonifacio Braganca Lopes, Celestino Soares, Domingos Nautus Quefi, Elias Soares Sin, Fernando Gusmão, Isaias de Jesus Martins, and João Fernando Cabal were received into the Novitiate in Hera, Timor-Leste. Fr Bruce Clark (Prior & Novice Master) received the new novices together with Fr Paul Cahill (Prior Provincial).

Welcome, brothers! View photos.

Welcome to this issue of our Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation newsletter.

In this issue:
BE NOT AFRIAD - Peter Thomas reflects on the number of journalists killed every year and the life of Dutch Carmelite, Titus Brandsma, who stood against the rise of National Socialism. He was martyred at Dachau Concentration Camp in 1942.

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Br Januario Pinto was ordained a deacon by Archbishop Denis Hart on Saturday 19 November at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Middle Park.

After some pastoral ministry as a deacon in his home parish of Luro (Timor-Leste) Januario will return to Australia to continue his studies towards a Masters degree in Theology. He hopes to be ordained a priest in Luro next year.

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LED by Fr Ken Petersen and Brother Matthew Tonini, Carmelites of Australia and East Timor, a group of 19 participated in the Seventh Annual 45 km pilgrimage in the beautiful Yarra Valley. The pilgrimage took place over three days and was organized by The Carmelite Centre Melbourne.

The walk was along the rail trail from Lilydale to the Sancta Sophia Meditation Community in Warburton.

Welcome to this special issue of the JPIC Newsletter which focusses on the impact of plastic in our oceans and takes up Pope Francis' call to pray for creation.

Millions of tons of plastic garbage pollute our world. What if we could turn them into fuel instead? Join the 'Season of Creation', a month of prayer and action in caring for creation.

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This month's newsletter from our Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation Commission.

In this issue:

Meditating for Others
JPIC Calendar for this month
Prayerful Reflection

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You can watch a short video of Agedo's Solemn Profession on 16 July at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Middle Park.

The video has also been uploaded to the Carmelite Communications YouTube channel.

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Welcome to the latest issue of our newsletter, Carmel Contact. In this issue

In the care of a loving mother - John Abrahams
A strong, vibrant & united Province - Fr Paul Cahill, Prior Provincial
Mary our model - a 9 day novena of prayer
Supporting our East Timorese through the gift of education
A bag full of Rosaries - a 93 year old brings joy to East Timor

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Br Matthew Tonini was formally entrusted with the ministry of Lector by Fr Paul Cahill (Prior Provincial) on 15 July.

Lectors proclaim the Word of God in liturgical assemblies, instruct adults and children in the faith and prepare them to receive the sacraments.

For those preparing for Priesthood in the Church, receiving this ministry is another step on their journey to Ordination. Congratulations, Matthew!

On Thursday 14 July Brs Martinho Da Cruz Lemos and Albino Dos Santos renewed their Vows as Carmelites for another year.

The ceremony took place during Mass in the Carmelite Community, Middle Park. Fr Paul Cahill (Prior Provincial) received the renewal of vows.

We congratulate Martinho and Albino on taking this step on their Carmelite journey. Click here for more photos.

Br Agedo Bento made his Solemn Profession of Vows (life commitment) on the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16, during Mass at the National Shrine.

Fr Paul Cahill (Prior Provincial) led the celebration together with 13 other Carmelites. About 140 people attended including Lay Carmelites, members of the East Timorese Community, fellow-religious and parishioners of Port Melbourne/Middle Park Parish. 3 hymns during the mass were sung by Tetum by the East Timor Students' Association.

Four of our young Carmelite students, Brs Amandio, Agostinho, Narcizio and Avelino, were formally entrusted with the ministry of Lector yesterday by Fr Paul Cahill (Prior Provincial) in Timor-Leste. 

Lectors proclaim the Word of God in liturgical assemblies, instruct adults and children in the faith and prepare them to receive the sacraments.

For those preparing for Priesthood in the Church, receiving this ministry is another step on their journey to Ordination. Congratulations, brothers!

Br Pedro Amaral was ordained Deacon yesterday at the Church of St Michael in Nita on the island of Flores (Indonesia). Bishop Geralfus Cherubim Parera SVD officiated at the ceremony.

Fr Aniceto Maia Da Costa represented Fr Paul Cahill (Prior Provincial) at the Ordination.

Our congratulations go to Pedro together with our prayers as he continues to prepare for his ordination to Priesthood.

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Fr Fernando Millián (Prior General of the Carmelites) has written a special message to the whole Order as we approach the Novena and Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

In his letter, Fr Fernando looks at what 3 great Carmelite figures says about Mary: St Mary Magdalen de'Pazzi, Blessed Baptist of Mantua and Blessed Titus Brandsma.

Click here to read & download Fr Fernando's message.

Making a novena (from the Latin for nine) has a long tradition in the Church. Typically, it means nine successive days of prayer. Each year, on the nine days before the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (7-15 July) Carmelites offer their prayers for those in need.

The prayer for each day of the Novena is on our social media sites Facebook, Twitter, & Tumblr. The prayers are also available by clicking the 'Read more' link below.

For the third time in recent weeks, Pope Francis has appointed a Carmelite as Bishop. Fr Henricus Pidyarto Gunawan has been appointed Bishop of Malang (Indonesia). Congratulations, Henricus!

Fr Henricus made his profession in the Order on 15 January 1976 and was ordained priest on 7 February 1982. Since 2012 he has been president of the “Philosophical and Theological Higher Institute ‘Widya Sasana’”. A noted theologian and Biblical expert, Fr Henricus succeeds Bishop Herman Joseph Creed Pandoyoputro (also a Carmelite) who has been Bishop of Malang since 1989.

Br Albino Dos Santos will arrive in Melbourne from Timor-Leste on 6 July to undertake an intensive course in English at Yarra Theological Union before beginning his theological studies next year. He will join our community at Middle Park for the rest of this year. Br Sean Keefe will also be joining the Middle Park community for the rest of this year, looking after our young students and continuing his chaplaincy work at Whitefriars College. Fr Angelino Dos Santos will move to our community at Port Melbourne for the rest of this year and also continue his chaplaincy ministry at Whitefriars College. Fr Matthew McPhee will move from Coorparoo community and parish to Middle Park early in August.

Welcome to the latest issue of The Vine - our newsletter for Lay Carmelites in Australia and New Zealand.

In this issue:
Lay Carmelite & Provincial News
Jubilee Year of Mercy
Journeying to Timor-Leste
Mary Longworth RIP

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