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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 –
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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A special edition of the local Carmelite newsletter to celebrate the canonisation of St Titus Brandsma and to explore the gift he is to the Church and the world.
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The latest newsletter of the Discalced Carmelites of the Australia, New Zealand and Oceania region is here! Enjoy the latest news from our communities of nuns, seculars, and friars, and be nourished by much other rich content.
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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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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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