American Carmelite, Fr Quinn Conners, celebrated Mass outside the White House in solidarity with refugees. Also present were young Carmelites from the Carmelite Student House in Washington.
‘All are welcome in this place,’ a crowd of people sang in Lafayette Square outside of the White House this afternoon. More than 550 people gathered to attend a Mass organized by young Catholics and celebrated by (Carmelite) Father Quinn Conners in Washington, D.C., to express their solidarity with refugees and immigrants.
Welcome to this issue of our Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation newsletter.
In this issue:
'Climate Change is not a belief system - it's a science!' A special issue featuring Professor Will Steffan (Australian Climate Council Scientist), Fr Sean McDonagh (eco-theologian), the Carmelite NGO, & Pope Francis.
The 2017 edition of the Carmelite Liturgical Guide is now available.
The Guide integrates in Carmelite Liturgical Calendar with the liturgical calendars of Australia and Timor-Leste to provide a guide to the Seasons, Solemnities, Feasts, Memorials and Carmelite celebrations for every day of the year.
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The Carmelite Centre Melbourne has published its program for 2017.
The Centre offers a variety of readings groups and talks on various topics, courses and practise in Meditation and Lectio Divina, retreat days and Spiritual Direction. As well, there are talks about Carmelite figures like St Mary Magdalen de Pazzi and Edith Stein.
pdf Download the program here or visit The Carmelite Centre website for full details. Phone (03) 9690 5430 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. the Centre for a printed copy of the program.
Br Marcolino Gomes, a young Carmelite from Timor-Leste, has arrived in Melbourne to begin his English language studies. Marco was born in Taraco, Ermera, Timor-Leste. He worked hard at school so that he could win a scholarship for his secondary education in Los Palos. His family are coffee farmers and he has 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
Marco will study at the English Language School for Pastoral Ministry at Box Hill, Vic. and is a member of the Carmelite community at Middle Park. Welcome, Marco!
Fr Gregory Homeming OCD, Regional Vicar of Discalced Carmelite Friars in Australia, has been appointed the sixth Bishop of Lismore.
Born in Sydney in 1958, Fr Homeming studied Economics and Law at Sydney University and worked as a lawyer in a Sydney law firm until he joined the Discalced Carmelites in 1985.
The Carmelites of Australia & Timor-Leste send our warm congratulations to Bishop-elect Homeming.
Two young Carmelites, Brs Januario Pinto and Matthew Tonini completed their Bachelor of Theology degrees this year at the University of Divinity, Melbourne. Both will now begin their Masters degrees in Theological Studies. Congratulations, Januario and Matthew!
Thank you to our friends and supporters who have helped Januario and Matthew reach this milestone in their studies. Donate to our formation fund.
The Timor-Leste Carmelite Assembly began on 6 December with an Opening Eucharist presided over by Fr Paul Cahill (Prior Provincial).
Almost all Carmelites in Timor-Leste were present. After Mass and various reports elections were held for 2 councillors to assist Fr Aniceto Maia Da Costa in his ministry as Carmelite Provincial Delegate for Timor-Leste. Frs Bruce Clark and Krisna Aji Nugroho (pictured here with Fr Paul Cahill) were elected to the Council. Full story & photos
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.
