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“Christ is sufficient, because he reaches all of us, the whole of us. There is no corner too lost or shadowy for him to find and claim."
– Iain Matthew, OCD –
On 7th May 2022, Brother Adalbert of the Beloved made his Solemn Profession as a Discalced Carmelite friar. The following day, Lismore Bishop Greg Homeming OCD ordained him to the diaconate. Read about Brother Adalbert’s journey here!
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We have gathered together some resources to help turn our powerlessness and heartbreak over Ukraine into prayer.
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Check out the latest Carmelite news from across the globe. “OCD Communicationes” is a refreshing and interesting read for all (whether you’re a Carmelite or not!).
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The latest edition of the local Carmelite newsletter offers news of the Carmelite family throughout the region and beyond, while also featuring the life and spiritual insights of Blessed Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus.
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Our Carmelite nuns in Tonga express gratitude to the many people who have been providing support and praying for them and their country after the volcanic eruption and tsunami – and request ongoing prayers.
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The latest edition of the local Carmelite newsletter is out now – just in time to celebrate the cherished Carmelite, St Therese of Lisieux!
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Want to know what the nuns, friars, and lay Carmelites of the Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania region have been up to? The latest regional newsletter is out now!
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St Teresa of Avila is a life-giving well that never runs dry. In a recent address, Pope Francis drew up fresh and soul-quenching waters from this abundant source.
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The Australian Carmelite and iconographer Mary Clancy was commissioned to create an icon that speaks to the people of the central west of New South Wales – and beyond! Here is her story.
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The latest edition of the local Carmelite newsletter has been launched – just in time to celebrate the great feast of St Joseph!
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The Carmelite Newsletter is an exciting development in the Discalced Carmelite world of the Australia-Oceania region.
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of St Teresa of Avila being declared a Doctor of the Church – the first woman to be given this title – we allow her to share with us the secrets of prayer. It turns out that prayer is more within our grasp than we perhaps anticipated!
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