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On Nov. 5 and 19, Rites of Final Profession, Temporary Profession, Novitiate, and Acceptance of Aspirants were celebrated by the communities of the Lay Carmelite Province of St. Joseph. On Nov. 9, the feast of Bl. Frances d'Amboise, ten (10) lay carmelites made their final profession at the Parish of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Pulong Buhangin, Sta. Maria. The rites were administered by Rev. Fr.

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After a year of planning and communicating with the Cofradia in Dipolog, the visit of the representatives of the National Council pushed through. Sis. Sally Castro, Bro. Ruel Santos, and Sis. Menchie Martinez went to Dipolog on Nov. 12 on board Cebu Pacific. At the airport, the representatives were met by the Cofradia members (Bro. Benijie, Sis. Sal, Sis. Ivy and others) bearing the banner of Our

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Braving the incoming Typhoon Quiel, the members of the TOC National Council and some TOC members of Our Lord of Divine Mercy TOCC went to Ballesteros, Cagayan to attend the reception rites of the new Novices of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross TOC Community. They left Manila on the evening of Sept. 30 on the wake of the incoming typhoon that is to cross Northern Luzon. Due to the ensuing bad

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Last July 16, the members of the newly canonically founded community of TOC made their renewal of profession at the Parish of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, Bacoor, Cavite. Their Rite of Canonical Foundation is scheduled on August 27, 2011. Below are the pictures during their renewal of promises.

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During the 11th National Assembly of the Lay Carmelites of the Philippines held on April 27 - May 1, the following were elected to the TOC National Council: National Coordinator: Rosalie Castro, TOC (Region of St. Elijah) First Councilor: Ruel Santos, TOC (Region of St. Joseph) Second Councilor: Luis Francisco Amado Barrientos, TOC (Region of St. John of the Cross) Third Councilor: Milagros

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On the Solemnity of St. Joseph, the TOC communities of Bulacan converge at the Carmelite Formation Center, Carmelite Monastery of the Holy Family for their annual Lenten Recollection. The recollection master was Rev. Fr. Adrian Layug, TOCarm. He expounded on the topic: "The Lenten Significance of the Liturgy of the Eucharist". After the recollection, a Holy Mass was offered and the renewal of

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On February 19, the Third Order of Carmelites had an audience with the Prior General of the Carmelite Order, Fr. Fernando Millan, OCarm. The meeting was held at the Titus Brandsma Center. Also present were the General Delegate for Asia and Oceania, Fr. Albertus Herwanta, OCarm., the new Comissary Provincial, Fr. Toots Buenafe, OCarm., and the TOC Provincial Delegate, Fr. Noel Rosas, OCarm.

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The Elective Chapter of the Lay Carmelite Community of San Rafael situated at the Parish of St. Raphael, the Archangel, Balut, Tondo, Manila was conducted last February 13, 2011. The election was supervised by Sis. Sally Castro, TOCarm (National Coordinator) and Bro. Ruel Santos (2nd Councilor, TOC National Council). The following were elected: Prioress: Sis. Crisanta Jutic, TOCarm. 1st

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CITOC News No: 16/2011-18-2 During the Chapter of the Philippine General Commissariat held on 14-18 February 2011 were elected: Commissary General: Fr. Christian Buenafe, O.Carm. First Councilor: Fr. Rico Ponce, O.Carm. Second Councilor: Fr. Roberto Noel Rosas, O.Carm. Third Councilor: Fr. Gilbert Sabado, O.Carm. Fourth Councilor: Fr. Eduardo Albino, O.Carm.

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The National Council together with the TOCs of the Province of St. John of the Cross went to the Flos Carmeli House of Prayer on Feb. 12, 2011 for the blessing of the place. The house of prayer was blessed by Rev. Fr. Rhen Caculitan, OCarm., the National Vocation Director of the Order. The cross destined for the chapel was also blessed. After the blessing, a hearty lunch was served amont those

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The Elective Chapter of the Flos Carmeli Lay Carmelite Community situated at the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, Bacoor, Cavite was conducted last November 20, 2010. The election was supervised by Sis. Milagros Exconde, TOCarm (4th Councilor, TOC National Council). The following were elected: Prioress: Sis. Emilia G. Fermo, TOCarm. 1st Councilor: Sis. Juanita G. Lopez, TOCarm. 2nd Councilor:

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On January 18, the signing of the lease of contract for the "Flos Carmeli" House of Prayer (formerly Mater Carmeli House of Prayer) was done at the office of the TOC National Secretariat at the Teresa of Avila Building, Acacia St., New Manila, Quezon City. Present at the signing were the donors: Rene and Bettina Benitez with their children; the representatives of the TOC National Council: Rosalie

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The TOC Community of Immaculate Conception Sta. Cruz, Laguna held their chapter elections last November 27. The election was supervised by Sis. Mila Exconde, TOCarm and Bro. Louie Barrientos, TOCarm of the Regional Council. The result of the Local Election is as follows: Prioress: Sis. Rose Molina, TOCarm First Councilor: Sis. Mercy Rana, TOCarm Second Councilor: Sis. Dory Articona, TOCarm

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The 8 communities of the TOC Province of St. Joseph made their advent recollection at the ICSB Hall, Malolos, Bulacan. The room was filled by TOC members coming as far from Pampanga. The recollection was facilitated by Rev. Fr. Adrian Layug. The topic focused on the parts of the Mass and its meaning to the life of the Carmelites. After the recollection, the Rite of Reception and Temporary

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The Immaculate Conception TOC Community of Sta. Cruz, Laguna joined the celebration of the Prison Awareness Week (Oct. 24 -30) by visiting the local community jail. Visitation of the inmates has been one of the apostolate activities of the TOC community in Sta. Cruz, Laguna. The following are some snap shots of the event. 

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In celebration of the Formation Year, 39 Formators from all over the Philippines met in Manila from Oct. 15 – 17 to discuss about formation and the need of transformation within the Order. Different topics were presented by the provincial delegate and the national formation team. These are: Conversion (presented by Louis Barrientos, TOCarm), Community Life (Ruel Santos, TOCarm), The Role of

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+ Sis. Fe P. Mesina, T.O.Carm. (St. John the Baptist TOC Community, Calumpit - Province of Saint Joseph)

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On October 2, the members of the Bl. Maria Sagrario of St. Aloysius Gonzaga TOC Community was formally accepted to the novitiate. The rites were done at the Parish of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, San Luis, Pampanga. The reception rites was administered by Fr. Adrian Layug, TOCarm. The event was attended by the different TOC communities from Bulacan. This community is a foundation by the Bulacan

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On September 10 - 12, 2010, the TOC Province of St. John of the Cross held their retreat at Las Pinas City. The three communities of Pilar, Las Pinas; Bacoor, Cavite; and Sta. Cruz, Laguna attended the said activity. The retreat was given by Rev. Fr. Paul Medina, OCarm and the topic of the retreat was about the Old Testament Prophets and the Prophetic Role of the TOC.

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On September 17 - 19, the Lay Carmelite Province of St. Joseph conducted a retreat especially for the postulants preparing for their acceptance to the novitiate. Aspirants and postulants of the TOC communities of Guiguinto, Malolos, Alido, and Pampanga came to the Bukal ng Buhay Retreat House, Bo. Malamig, Bustos for this retreat. It was conducted by Rev. Fr. Rhen Caculitan, OCarm, National

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The members of the Lay Carmelite Community of Sts. Elijah and Elisha of the Parish of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Baliuag, Bulacan was officially accepted to the Order on September 4, 2010. A concelebrated mass was held at the parish at around 9:30 a.m. The Rite of Reception was given by the new spiritual director of the region, Rev. Fr. Adrian Layug, TOCarm. In his homily, Fr. Adrian stressed the

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Novitiate Ana Bernales (Baliuag) 09.04.2010 Patricia Castro (Baliuag) 09.04.2010 Eufemia Clemente (Baliuag) 09.04.2010 Rosalina Concepcion (Baliuag) 09.04.2010 Carolina Escarcha (Baliuag) 09.04.2010 Amparo Fraser (Baliuag) 09.04.2010 Erlinda Garcia (Baliuag) 09.04.2010 Yolanda Hipolito (Baliuag) 09.04.2010 Teodora Munsayac (Baliuag) 09.04.2010 Sonia Ong (Baliuag) 09.04.2010 Erlinda Viquiera (

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ROME, SEPT. 3, 2010 (Zenit.org).- On an official visit to Italy this week, the Libyan chief of state caused a few ripples by stating that Europe should convert to Islam. The general public was perhaps more shocked, however, by his request for a few billion dollars to stop African immigration. However, a missionary priest did call for taking seriously Muammar al-Qadhafi's statements on religion,

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The Lay Carmelite Province of St. Therese of the Child Jesus (Bicol) held their annual retreat from August 27, 2010 (Feast of St. Monica) to August 29, 2010 (Feast of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist). The retreat theme was "Seasons of the Heart" and was facilitated by Bro. Ruel Santos, TOC. The retreat was held at St. Gregory the Great Minor Seminary, Tabaco City, Albay. On August 27, Sis.

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Novitiate Iluminada Benavente (Malilipot) 08.29.2010 Remelita Binalla (Malilipot) 08.29.2010 Edna Bellen (Malilipot) 08.29.2010 Guillerma Buising (Malilipot) 08.29.2010 Rosalina Corralde (Malilipot) 08.29.2010 Temporary Profession Veronica Borbor (Malilipot) 08.29.2010 Final Profession Nida Bilono (Malilipot) 08.29.2010 Eden Boneo (Malilipot) 08.29.2010 Leticia Biso (Malilipot) 08.29.2010 Sonia

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On August 21 - 22, the TOC Community situated at Mater Carmeli Monastery, Sta. Ignacia, Tarlac held their retreat at the monastery grounds having the theme "Seasons of the Heart". The retreat was facilitated by Bro. Ruel Santos, TOC. The retreat started by  joining the community Mass held at the monastery chapel. In the evening of Aug.21, a small celebration was held because it was the birthday

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A Third Order of Carmel Community was recently organized in the Holy Cross Parish of Ballesteros, Cagayan. Upon the inspiration of Msgr. Rogelio Cortez, the parish priest. It was initiated by Sis Ester C. Pascua, TOC, of the Parish of the Lord of Divine Mercy, Sikatuna Village, Q.C. The postulants during the Imposition of theBrown Scapular on July 16, 2010, together with Msgr. Cortez and Sis

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The Elective Chapter of the Third Order Carmelite Community of the Immaculate Conception Seminary situated at Tabe II, Guiguinto, Bulacan was held in the evening of July 18, 2010. The following were elected (2010 - 2013): Prior: Sem. Christopher Rivera, TOCarm Senior Novice Master: Sem. Howard John Tarrayo, TOCarm Junior Novice MAster: Sem. Jonathan Paul Ventura, TOCarm Councilors: 1st: Sem.

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A Blessed Feastday of St. Clare to the Franciscan Family and a blessed feastday to the Shrine of St. Philomena at the Most Holy Redeemer Parish, Masambong, Quezon City.    St. Clare, pray for us! St. Philomena, pray for us! 

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St. Albert was born at Mount Trapani, in Sicily. His father was of the illustrious family of Abbatibus and was possessed of an immense fortune; his mother, Jeanne de Palizze, was also of the nobility. They had no children, and in their distress vowed to consecrate to Our Lady the child God might give them. Little Albert, the fruit of the promise, was the delight of all for knowledge and virtue

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+ Leticia Onglao, TOCarm (Christ the King TOC Community - Province of Saint Elijah)

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The TOC communities from Bulacan, Cubao, and Project 4 congregated at the Claret Retreat House, Cenacle Drive, Sanville Subdivision, Culiat, Quezon City. This was held on July 23 -25. The theme of the retreat is based on the book "Prophet of Fire" which is divided into a series of retreats. The retreat was facilitated by the provincial delegate, Rev. Fr. Noel Rosas, O.Carm. The retreat will be

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On July 18, the entire Carmelite Family congregated at the gymnasium of the United Laboratories, Inc. at Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong to celebrate the 18th Carmelite Family Day. The theme of the gathering was "Carm-el Family Philippines @ 18: A Celebration of Unity." Rev. Fr. Paul Medina, OCarm was invited as homilist since he was the one who started the gathering of the Carmelite Family 18 years ago.

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The Carmelite Chapel on the evening celebration of the Solemn Commemoration of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Procession to the Altar, Fr. Domingo Salonga (main celebrant) and Fr. Adrian Layug Homily stressing Mary as Patron, Mother, and Sister of Carmelites TOC Seminarians Offertory

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The image of Our lady and the relics of the Carmelite saints and blesseds including the relics of Capuchin and Passionist saints Blessing of the Scapular Scapular Imposition Relics exposed for veneration Carmelite - St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, Bl. Angelo Paoli, St. Simon Stock, St. Edith Stein, St. Teresa delos Andes, St. Angelus, St. Andrew Corsini, St. Albert of Trapani,

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The Immaculate Conception TOC community of Sta. Cruz, Laguna started the Novena in honor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel on July 7, 2010. On July 13, they went to the Sta Cruz Municipal Jail together with Rev. Fr. Frederick Villareal and some members of the Daughters of Mary Immaculate. They celebrated the Mass and imposed the Brown Scapular to the inmates. Sis. Mercy Rana gave the introduction about

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Celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel at the Chapel of the Nativity of Our Lord, Immaculate Conception Cathedral Parish Fr. Moises "Bong" Cabrera, parish priest of the ICCP Imposition of the Brown Scapular Imposition of the Brown Scapular Imposition of the Brown Scapular The TOC community of Cubao with Rev. Fr. Bong Cabrera A small community agape after the celebration

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Dear Brothers and friends of the Carmelite Family, We are once again approaching the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. July is the Carmelite month par excellence and many things will remind us of our identity, our saints, our history and our spirituality. Among all of these the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel has pride of place in the lives of Carmelites. Thus, there is the ancient tradition

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In cooperation with the Camareras de Barasoain, the TOC Province m ade a public exposition of the relics of Carmelite Saints and Blesseds on July 11 and 16 at the Diocesan Museum located at the Barasoain Church, City of Malolos. This was done during the Marian exhibit where the processional image of the patron of the parish was exhibited. The image is 100 years old. The Marian exhibit lasted from

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On July 3, the TOC Province of St. Joseph made a small despedida party for Rev. Fr. Domingo Salonga, the spiritual director of the province, at the Carmelite Monastery of the Holy Family. The gathering started with a mass and a small lunch was prepared at the Carmelite Formation House. A short video presentation was made covering the events of the TOC with Fr. Memeng. After the presentation, each

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After visiting the communities under the Province of St. Albert of Trapani, the National Officers made their way to Guimaras Island to visit the Trappist Monastery of Our Lady of the Philippines. They arrived at the evening at the island and stayed in an inn near the monastery. The next day, they attended the 6 A.M. mass at the abbey church of the Trappist. After the mass, they were able to talk

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After visiting the communities in Dumaguete and Sibulan, the National officers made the afternoon trip to visit the Escalante community which is also under the Province of St. Albert of Trapani. They arrived late evening in Escalante City and made their way to home of Sis. Adelinda Tancinco. The next day, June 27, the visit to the Escalante TOC community was held at the Mount Carmel Monastery

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On June 26, 2010, representatives from the National Council visited the communities of Dumaguete and Sibulan. The canonical visit was held at the Carmelite Monastery of Our Lady of Maravillas and St. Joseph in Sibulan, Dumaguete. Sis. Nani Culi made the report for the Dumaguete community, for and in behalf of their prioress who is absent, Sis Carmen Maturan. According to her, their formation

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Last May 22, the TOC community in Tarlac conducted a lecture series in preparation for their final profession. The topic discussed is about the spirituality of the Prophet Elijah. The speaker of the lecture series was Bro. Arnold Alcala, one of the attendees of the Carmelite Spirituality Course counducted last April by the Institute of Spirituality in Asia. The two-fold lecture series focuses on

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The Lay Carmelite Province of Saint Joseph conducted the rites of Reception, Temporary Profession, and Final Profession for the members of the different communities in Bulacan. The event was held on May 08, memorial of Blessed Aloysius Rabata, at the Carmelite Monastery of the Holy Family in Guiguinto. The Liturgy was officiated by the regional spiritual director, Rev. Fr. Domingo Salonga. Six

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The National Council of the Lay Carmelites of the Philippines made their way to Mindanao on May 14 - 16 to visit the local communities of the TOC in Agusan del Sur. Sis. Sally Castro, TOC (National Coordinator) and Bro. Ruel Santos, TOC (2nd Councilor) visited the TOCs of Rosario, San Francisco, and Prosperidad. They stayed at the Carmelite friary in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur through the

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On May 9, the National Council composed of Sis. Sally Castro, TOC and Ruel Santos, TOC visited the St. Raphael TOC Community of Tondo, Manila. The visit started at around 2 pm by praying the Prayers During the Monthly Meeting. The prior, Bro. Celing Paduata, TOC, gave a report about the status of the community while Sis. Libay Mejia, TOC, formation director, gave her report on the status of

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The Elective Chapter of the Lay Carmelite Community of the Immaculate Conception situated at the Cathedral-Parish of the Immaculate Conception, Cubao, Quezon City was held in the morning of May 02, 2010.The following were elected:Prioress: Sis. Elvira Sagat, TOCarm.1st Councilor: Bro. Rodolfo Ilo, TOCarm.2nd Councilor: Sis. Visitacion Sta. Maria, TOCarm.Secretary: Sis. Cristina Guillerme,

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On April 28 - 30, the five of the eight communities of the Province of St. Joseph congregated at the Notre Dame de Vie Retreat House in Novaliches for the provincial retreat. The retreat master was Rev. Fr. Domingo Salonga, spiritual director of the province. The theme of the retreat was centered on the "Act of Oblation to the Merciful Love" made by St. Therese of the Child Jesus. The retreat

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As an academic and research institute, ISA offered a course on Carmelite Spirituality focusing on the works of several Carmelite saints from April 19 - 24 at the Titus Brandsma Center in Quezon City. The course was spread for 6 days with the following topic and speaker:Elijah and Mount Carmel - Fr. Marlon Lacal, O.Carm., Ph.D.Edith Stein and the Science of the Cross - Bro. Sheldon Tabile, O.Carm.

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April 25, 2010+ Violeta Veneracion, TOCarm. (Our Lady of Nazareth TOC Community - Province of St. Teresa of Avila)

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I commend my poor and my sick to you...Letter from the Prior GeneralFERNANDO MILLÁN ROMERALto the Carmelite Familyon the occasion of the beatificationof Father Angelo Paoli19th March 2010Solemnity of St. JosephIntroductionCarmel, with all its many groups and branches, is to be found nowadays in all five continents. It lives among many cultures and in many social contexts. Along with the more

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The Guinobatan community (Our Lady of the Assumption TOC Community) held its reception and profession rites on April 10 at 7:00 a.m. The con-celebrated mass was presided by Rev. Fr. Roberto Noel Rosas, OCarm (Main Celebrant and Homilist) and Rev. Fr. Rolando Panesa (Parish Priest and Local Spiritual Assistant).Two candidates were received in the novitiate, two made their temporary profession and

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After the local and regional elections of Bicol communities, the canonical visit was concluded with a discernment recollection for the communities particularly those who will undergo the rites of reception and profession. Rev. Fr. Noel Rosas, OCarm. gave a summarized talk about the "Seasons of the Heart" and stressed the needed transformation of every TOC member particularly on this year of

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After the elective chapter of the Guinobatan community, the regional elections for the newly created TOC Province of St. Therese of the Child Jesus (Bicol). Both the elective chapters of the Guinobatan and Malilipot community congregated in the afternoon of April 09 at the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption, Guinobatan, Albay.The election was held under the presence of the National Council. The

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The Elective Chapter of the Lay Carmelite Community of Our Lady of the Assumption situated at the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption, Guinobatan, Albay was held in the afternoon of April 09, 2010.The following were elected:Prioress: Sis. Teresita M. Naag, TOCarm.1st Councilor: Sis. Estela D. Rabe, TOCarm.2nd Councilor: Sis. Vicenta R. Olavario, TOCarm.3rd Councilor: Sis. Florecita C. Monilla,

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On April 09, the representatives of the National Council, Rev. Fr. Noel Rosas, O.Carm., Sis. Sally Castro, TOC, and Bro. Ruel Santos, TOC, visited the two communities of the newly erected Province of St. Therese of the Child Jesus. They arrived at the Legazpi City airport at around 7:30 am and were picked up at the airport by the Malilipot community, headed by Sis. Anida Bilono and Sis. Sonia

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NovitiatePaciencia Ibanez (Guinobatan) 04.10.2010Celeste Prieto (Guinobatan) 04.10.2010Luzviminda Ignacio (Sta. Maria) 05.08.2010Francisca Sagana (Sta. Maria) 05.08.2010Wilhelmina Garcia (Sta. Maria) 05.08.2010Jesusa Marinas (Alido) 05.08.2010Flordeliza Yabut (Alido) 05.08.2010Cecilia Tantoco (Alido) 05.08.2010Temporary ProfessionBernardita Kaw (Guinobatan) 04.10.2010Glady Buendia (Guinobatan)

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V. Let us pray for Benedict XVI, our Pope.R. May the Lord preserve him, and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth, and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies. [Ps 40:3]Our Father, Hail Mary.O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, look mercifully upon Thy servant Benedict XVI, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church. Grant him, we beseech Thee

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The Elective Chapter of the Lay Carmelite Community of St. Therese of the Child Jesus situated at the Parish of St. Helena, Sta. Elena, Hagonoy, Bulacan was held in the afternoon of March 27, 2010.The following were elected:Prioress: Sis. Natalia Lopez, TOCarm.1st Councilor/Director of Formation: Bro. Mervin Castro, TOCarm.2nd Councilor/Secretary: Sis. Ofelia Magat, TOCarm.3rd Councilor/Treasurer

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The Bl. Maria Sagrario of St. Aloysius Gonzaga Lay Carmelite Community of San Luis, Pampanga held their lenten recollection on March 27, 2010 focusing on the spirituality of St. Therese of the Child Jesus. Rev. Fr. Emil Guiao from the Mother of Good Counsel Seminary of the Archdiocese of San Fernando facilitated the recollection. Fr. Emil discussed the life of St. Therese and the spirituality

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Last March 20, the TOCs from the different communities all over Luzon congregated at the General Commissariat House at #26 Acacia St. in Quezon City to celebrate the opening of the TOC Formation Year (March 19, 2010 - March 19, 2011) and to discuss the setting up of the National Fund called the "Zarephath Fund". The opening mass was held at the conference room and was presided by Rev. Fr. Noel

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On the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, March 19, twenty nine (29) seminarians of the Immaculate Conception Seminary were received and professed to the Order. The celebration was held during the community mass at the Monastery of the Holy Family, Guiguinto, Bulacan. The event was witnessed by the members of the Carmelite Family. The mass was concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Ronnie Tuazon, TOCarm. and Rev. Fr.

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The Lay Carmelites of the Province of St. Joseph (Bulacan District) made their lenten recollection last March 6, 2010. This was held at the Parish of the Holy Spirit, Malolos Heights Subdivision, City of Malolos. This is also a discernment recollection for the TOC members who will be received and professed in the Order this coming May.Rev. Fr. Vergs Ramos, parish priest (shown above), welcomed

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The Elective Chapter of the Lay Carmelite Community of Holy Family situated at the Monastery of the Holy Family, Guiguinto, Bulacan was held in the afternoon of March 13, 2010.The following were elected:Prioress: Sis. Laura Castro, TOCarm.1st Councilor/Director of Formation: Sis. Elsa Manalili, TOCarm.2nd Councilor/Secretary: Sis. Evangeline Alcaraz, TOCarm.3rd Councilor/Treasurer: Sis. Ligaya

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The Elective Chapter of the Lay Carmelite Community of the Immaculate Conception situated at the Minor Basilica-Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Malolos, Bulacan was held on March 13, 2010. The following were elected:Prioress: Sis. Remedios Antonio, TOCarm.1st Councilor/Director of Formation: Sis. Maria Luisa Salazar, TOCarm.2nd Councilor/Secretary: Sis. Lualhati Ladia, TOCarm.3rd

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On February 27, the St. John the Baptist TOC Community hosted a relic exposition and veneration at the Parish of St. John the Baptist, Poblacion, Calumpit, Bulacan. This was done after their electoral chapter wherein the Litany of the Saints was sung and the Te Deum was chanted in thanksgiving for the elections. Bro. Ruel Santos gave a short presentation called "The Treasures of the Church" which

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The Elective Chapter of the Lay Carmelite Community of Saint John the Baptist situated at the Parish of St. John the Baptist, Calumpit, Bulacan was held on February 27, 2010 (Feast of St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows). The following were elected:Prioress: Sis. Remedios Enriquez, TOCarm.1st Councilor/Director of Formation: Sis. Carmelita Samson, TOCarm.2nd Councilor/Secretary: Sis. Carmelita

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We wish to congratulate the nuns of the Monastero "Monte Carmelo" of Vetralla, Italy for their electoral chapter last February 2, 2010. Congratulations to Sor Marianna whom I've known last 2007 General Chapter of the Carmelite Order.Electoral Chapter of the Monastery of Vetralla, ItalyThe Elective Chapter of the Carmelite Monastery of Vetralla, Italy, was held 2 February 2010. The following were

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Holy "Orders" for Lay PeopleFollowing in the Footsteps of the Saints as TertiariesMichael WickFrom the Nov/Dec 2004 Issue of Lay Witness MagazineI recently attended the funeral of an elderly secular Franciscan. For an hour or so before the Mass of Christian Burial, he was laid in state for last-minute mourners and out-of-state visitors. Seeing him vested in his Franciscan habit—one of the

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St. Peter Thomas, Bishop8th JanuaryThe second great bishop of Carmel was St. Peter Thomas, born in 1305, at Perigord. Unlike St. Andrew Corsini, he was of humble parentage and very poor, but with an insatiable thirst for knowledge. He made every sacrifice, even depriving himself of necessaries, to obtain his education, and soon was able to instruct himself and teach others, so that the Carmelite

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January 2, 2009:+ Marcela D. Avila, TOCarm. (Holy Family TOC Community - Province of St. Joseph)

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On December 13, the Carmelite tertiaries of Pampanga conducted their advent recollection focusing on the spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux. This was held in the rustic town of San Luis, Pampanga at the Parish Church of St. Aloysious Gonzaga. The recollection started at 3:00 pm and ended at 6:00 pm culminating with a Holy Mass. Bro. Severino Santos was formally received to the Order as an

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Venerable Angelo Paoli will be beatified in the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome on 18th April next. This date has been recently confirmed by the Roman Vicariate.Angelo Paoli (b. Argigliano 1642, d. Rome 1720) became a Carmelite in 1660 and was ordained in 1667. After living in various houses in the Tuscan Province he was called to Rome in 1687 by the then Prior General, Paul of St Ignatius,

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The Lay Carmelites of the Province of St. Joseph - District of Bulacan conducted its yearly advent recollection on December 05, memorial of Bl. Bartholomew Fanti, at the Carmelite Monastery of the Holy Family, Guiguinto, Bulacan. The theme of the recollection was "St. Therese of Lisieux: Spiritual Principles for Parents based on the Story of a Soul". The recollection master was Rev. Fr. Domingo

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On October 17, the National Council visited the TOC communities of Pilar, Las Pinas and Bacoor, Cavite. It was held at the home of the prioress of the community of Pilar. At present, only the Pilar community is canonically established. The Bacoor community is working for its canonical recognition since there are no final professed member yet. On December 05, there will be a profession ceremony

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On October 1, the Lay Carmelites of the Province of St. Joseph celebrated the feastday of St. Therese of the Child Jesus together with the faithful at the Minor Basilica-Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Malolos, Bulacan. They marked the feast with a triduum from Sept. 28 to 30 with novena and Holy Mass in the afternoon. An exhibit was also put up from Sept. 29 - Oct. 7 to highlight the

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XVI COUNCIL OF PROVINCESEmbracing His Gospel: Carmelite Community in Faith, Hope and LoveFinal MessageIntroductionThe 16th Council of Provinces took place at Il Carmine, San Felice del Benaco, from September 3rd to 12th 2009. The theme of the meeting was Embracing his Gospel: Carmelite community in faith, hope and love. The Prior General and members of the General Council gathered with the Priors

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On September 12, the National Council composed of Fr. Noel Rosas, Sis. Sally Castro, Sis. Cynthia Penalosa, Bro. Ruel Santos, and Sis. Mila Exconde went to the capital of the province Laguna to visit the local community there. Despite the rains in the morning, the visit pushed through.The visit was held at the St. Joseph's chapel, Sta. Cruz, Laguna. When the group arrived, a sumptuous merienda

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The ICS Seminarians who are also members of the Carmelite Third Order in one of their monthly activities at the seminary.

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On the feast of the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist, the representatives of the National Council went to Guiguinto, Bulacan for the canonical/fraternal visit to the seven communities there including the TOC community at the Immaculate Conception Seminary. The visit was held at the Carmelite Formation House of the monastery. The visit started with a concelebrated mass wherein Sis. Diana Satiago,

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From August 8 - 9, Lay Carmelites from all over Luzon converged at the Notre Dame de Vie Retreat House for the Annual Regional Leadership Training Seminar for Priors, Prioresses, and Formators. TOCs from Cabanatuan, Bulacan, Pampanga, Sikatuna, Project 7, Kamias, Cubao, Tondo, and Bicol attended the said event. The seminar was facilitated by Fr. Noel Rosas, O.Carm. (Provincial Delegate) and Bro.

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Blessed Isidore Bakanjamartyr, 1887-1909August 12Isidore Bakanja worked as an assistant mason for white colonists in what was then the Belgian Congo and later known as Zaire. Convert, baptized 6 May 1906 at age 18 after receiving instruction from Trappists missionaries. Rosary in hand, he used any chance to share his faith; though untrained, many thought of him as a catechist. He left his native

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On July 25, Feast of St. James, the Council for Formation, Bro. Ruel Santos, TOC , and the Regional Formator of NCR - North, Sis. Rossana Garcia, TOC, visited the "Church in the Sky": the Parish of Christ the King in Muzon, Taytay, Rizal. They went to the church upon the invitation of Rev. Fr. Eymard Balatbat, TOC who is the parish priest. Rev. Fr. Eymard wants to establish a TOC community in his

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St. Albert of TrapaniFeast; ConfessorAugust 07 The discussion regarding the birthplace of St. Albert has been long and plentiful: Trapani or the Mount of Trapani, that is, Erice? On the basis of official documents, however, the controversy must be decided in favor of Trapani /Sicily/. A Life of the saint, composed in the second half of the XIV century, has come down to us in many copies or

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Last July 25, Fr. Richard Copsey gave a talk to the Carmelite Family at the Titus Brandsma Center, Quezon City.Fr. Richard Copsey’s talk was about Carmel and Prayer. Like a former teacher that he was, he explained his topic methodically, used simple terms and related anecdotes – personal, biblical, historical - for everybody to understand his explanations.Admitting that history was his

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The Blessed Martyrs of Guadalajaravirgin and martyrsAmong the first of the valiant witnesses to be martyred for their faith in Christ during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) were three Carmelite nuns, popularly known as the Guadalajara Martyrs. Blessed Maria Pilar of Saint Francis Borgia, aged 58, Blessed Teresa of the Child Jesus, aged 27, and Sister Maria Angeles, aged 31, were prepared for

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JOHN SORETH (1394-1471)Blessed, priestJohn Soreth was born near Caen in Normandy in 1394 and took the Carmelite habit inthe convent of that city. He was ordained a priest about the year 1417. In Paris, heobtained his licentiate in theology in 1437 and his master's degree on May 26, 1438, after which he was regent of studies in the convent of his Order. In 1440 he was electedsuperior of his

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The 17th Carmelite Family Day was held at the United Laboratories Gym located at #66 United St., Mandaluyong City last July 19. This was attended by the members of the Carmelite Family namely: Order of the Brothers of the Bl. Virgin Mary of Mt. Carmel (O.Carm.), Order of the Discalced Carmelites (OCD); Instituto Nuestra Senora del Carmelo (O.Carm.); Carmelitas Missioneras Teresianas (CMT); Donum

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On the 11th of July, the National Council of the TOC made their canonical visit to Mater Carmeli TOC community situated at the Mater Carmeli Monastery, Pugo Cecilio, Sta. Ignacia, Tarlac. Fr. Noel, Sis. Sally, Sis. Flor, Bro. Ruel of the National Council together with a TOC from Project 4 and Bro. Terry, an aspirant of the TOC in San Luis, Pampanga.The group arrived at the monastery around 10:30

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Holy Prophet of God Elijah, Leader and Father of Carmelites, intercede for us and for the salvation of all. V: Pray for us, O holy Father Elijah.R: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray. Grant, we beseech You, O Almighty God, that we who believe that theBlessed Elijah Your Prophet and our Father was wonderfully carried up ina fiery chariot, may by his intercession be

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