19th Carmelite Family Day

Opening of Project 6 TOC Community

2011 - 2014 TOC National Council

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 Exconde, TOC (Region of St. John of the Cross)
Fourth Councilor: Flor A' Jose, TOC (Region of St. Joseph)

The elected National Council together with the Provincial Delegate to the TOC, Fr. Roberto Noel Rosas, O.Carm., will serve the TOC Philippines for the next triennium. Photos of the National Assembly can be accessed at the Facebook Page of the TOC Philippines .

Visit to St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross TOC Community, Ballesteros, Cagayan Valley

Lenten Recollection: TOC Province of St. Joseph

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 Profession was made by the Final and Temporary Professed members.

Audience with the O.Carm. Prior General

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. Presentation on the status of the TOC was made by Sis. Rosalie Castro, TOCarm and a short film showing made by Bro. Ruel Santos, TOCarm in collaboration with the Australian and Indonesian TOC was shown to those present. The video presentation is for the vocation promotion of the TOC. Fr. Fernando gave a short talk on Carmel stressing the importance of Formation. After the audience, a small snack was served. The activity was attended by the TOC communities in Luzon. Pictures of the said event can be found at the Facebook Page of the TOC.

Sis. Sally giving background about the TOC Philippines

Fr. Albertus giving his message to the TOC

Fr. Fernando Millan giving a short talk to the TOC

Giving a gift to Fr. Fernando

Blessing of the images for the chapel of the Flos Carmeli House of Prayer

TOCs with the Prior General, the General Delegate, the Comissary Provincial and the Provincial Delegate

Bro. Arnold with the Prior General

TOCs with the Prior General

Bro. Pol Gregorio with the Prior General

Bro. Terry Garcia with the Prior General

Fr. Toots Buenafe, OCarm (Commissary Provincial) giving his message to the TOC

Elective Chapter of the San Rafael TOC Community (Tondo)

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 Councilor: Sis. Nenita Valdez, TOCarm.
2nd Councilor: Sis. Corazon Moran, TOCarm.
3rd Councilor: Sis. Gloria Bolano, TOCarm.
Director of Formation: Sis. Librada Mejia, TOCarm.

Elective Chapter of the General Commissariat of Bl. Titus Brandsma

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.

Blessing of the Flos Carmeli House of Prayer

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 present.

TOCs of Bacoor

Tarpaulin of the House of Prayer

Blessing of the Main Door

Blessing of the Conference Room

Blessing of the Chapel and the Crucifix

Lunch time



After the blessing



The front of the house

Garden at the back

Facade of the House of Prayer

Elective Chapter of the Flos Carmeli TOC Community (Bacoor)

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: Sis. Denia T. Valente, TOCarm.
3rd Councilor: Bro. Luis Francisco Amado R. Barrientos, TOCarm.
Secretary: Sis. Herminia P. Panaguiton, TOCarm.
Treasurer: Sis. Ligaya I. Autencio, TOCarm.
Director of Formation: Sis. Juanita G. Lopez, TOCarm.