GENERAL CONGREGATION OF THE BROTHERS OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL 2022 Carmel: Passion for God, for the Fraternity and for Humanity We, members of the General Congregation of the Order of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel, gathered at Villa Aurelia, Rome, 4-17 September 2022, …
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INTRODUCTION Every human being is in a continual process of transformation. For those who respond to the call to Carmelite life, this transformation is marked by a commitment to “a journey of gradual and progressive conversion, encompassing every aspect of life,” during which they allow themselves “to be conformed to …
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Dear Brothers, I wish to present you with a new edition of the 2000 Ratio Institutionis (RIVC). I say “new edition” in that following a request made to provincials and formators in 2009, many responded indicating that few changes needed to be made. Having considered the positive recommendations and suggestions …
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Order of Carmelites North American Province of Saint Elias POLICIES FOR SAFEGUARDING IN MINISTRY May 1, 2004 Revised June, 2011 Revised May 10, 2013 Revised October 17, 2016 Revised June 14, 2017 Revised March 10, 2023 Revised June 4, 2024 Revised December 17, 2024 The Carmelite …
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