Malang, Indonesia – September 18, 2025 — The 2025 General Chapter of the Order has elected its new central government, filling the key roles of Prior General, Vice Prior General, Procurator General, and General Bursar. The elections followed a day of prayer and reflection, guided by Bishop Henricus Pidyardo. The …

“One bowl of porridge – One act of compassion” Amid the hustle and bustle at Thủ Đức Hospital, every Thursday afternoon, the humble image of a porridge cart overflowing with love has become familiar to many poor patients. It is the Charity Porridge Pot, a weekly initiative carried out by …

MALANG, INDONESIA — (September 8–26, 2025) — The General Chapter of the Order of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel (O.Carm.) solemnly opened in Malang, Indonesia. With the presence of 90 capitulars from around the world, this three-week event carries a profound theme drawn from the …

To Father Fr. Míċeál O’Neill, O.Carm.Prior General of the Order of the Brothersof the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel I was pleased to learn that the Order of Carmelites is holding its General Chapter in Malang, Indonesia, from the 9th to the 26th of September, and I send prayerful …

On the afternoon of September 2, 2025, at 5:00 PM, the Commissariat of St. Joseph, Vietnam joyfully welcomed priests, brothers, and students in formation for the opening Mass of the new academic year. The Mass was presided over by Fr. Carl Markelz, O.Carm., Prior Provincial of the Province of the …

Di An, Ho Chi Minh City — August 28 to September 1, 2025 — At St. Thérèse Priory, the Carmelites of the Commissariat of St. Joseph, Vietnam, gathered to participate in the Carmelite Study Week under the theme: St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi. The week was directed by Fr. Simon …

On the morning of August 18, 2025, at St. Joseph Priory, Ho Chi Minh City, the entire Carmelite community of the Commissariat of St. Joseph gathered joyfully for a Thanksgiving Mass and the First Profession of four brothers: Bro. Joseph Trần Lưu Tuyển Long, O.Carm. Bro. Joseph Vianney Đậu Viết …

Reflections after a Summer Ministry at Kênh Nước Lên Parish, Cà Mau One of the responsibilities entrusted to me during this summer break was to guide the children in exploring part of the Gospel of Mark, including Chapter 16. Before each session, I would take time to read, meditate, and …

Thu Duc, Vietnam, In a heartwarming and jubilant gathering, the Carmelite Order marked a significant milestone on August 14, 2023, as they celebrated the Eucharist and the Rite of the First Profession Vows Ceremony for five novices at the Carmelite Novitiate. The atmosphere was imbued with warmth and joy as …

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live a life devoted to God and community? If you have, then you might be interested in exploring the life of a Carmelite. The Carmelite Convent of the Pre-Novices is a place where young men gather to begin to discover …