A plaque commemorating the ten Carmelites who died in Dachau Concentration Camp was unveiled by Fr Fernando Millán Romeral (Prior General) during the International Course for young Carmelites in August.
The plaque sits in the camp's Memorial Centre among many others commemorating those who died. Blesseds Titus Brandsma and Hilary Januszewski are among the 8 Poles and 2 Dutch whose names are recorded on the plaque.
Welcome to the final issue of our newsletter covering the International Student Course in Holland Germany. In this issue, José, Francisco and Matthew are visiting Dachau Concentration Camp where Blessed Titus Brandsma died in 1942. Back in Munich for the final day the young Carmelites were led through a day of reflection on their experiences.
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Blessed are you, Lord and Father of all life;
You have given us the gift of the fathers of our families.
Today we honour them, and we thank you for the numerous good things
that are ours because of them.
Their love for us has been a sign of your love for us.
Their continuous concern for our needs and welfare
mirrors care for us.
Spring is upon us and during this month of September we celebrate the international, multifaith Seasons of Creation.
There are many ways to celebrate: prayer, walking or meditating in nature, joining in discussion about Laudato Si, improving our recycling habits, the list is endless.
Students at Whitefriars College, Donvale (VIC) are making a real difference for girls in Timor-Leste. They are part of the Days for Girls program which provides reusable feminine hygiene kits.
Everyday girls in Timor-Leste miss school because of the lack of these products. Students, parents and teachers gathered at the College to sew, fold, iron and pack kits which were delivered to girls in our parish in Zumalai, Timor-Leste.
In this issue, José, Francisco and Matthew travel from The Netherlands to Germany, visiting the Carmelite Church and community in Mainz. There they began their reflection on the final days and martyrdom of Blessed Titus Brandsma led by Br Andreas Scholten and Fr Fernando Millián Romeral (Prior General).
During the recent Provincial Assembly, Brs Albino Dos Santos, Marcolino Gomes, Agostinho Dos Santos, Avelino Dos Santos and Matthew Tonini renewed their vows to live as Carmelites. The ceremony took place during the final Mass of the Assembly. Fr Paul Cahill (Prior Provincial) was Principal Celebrant and received the vows. See more photos.
Six Carmelite student friars in Timor-Leste recently renewed their vows. Brs Anacleto Guterres Da Costa, José Natalino Freitas, Frangelino Ximenes, Silvestre Alves, Narcizio Da Costa Villanova and Amandio Soares Salsinha renewed their vows to live as Carmelites in a ceremony led by Fr Aniçto Maia Da Costa, Provincial Delegate for Timor-Leste. The ceremony took place at the Carmelite Community, Hera. See more photos.
July 2018
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