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Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Edmund's Parish, Canada On April 23rd, Archbishop Michael Miller joined Father Jerry and three Sisters of the Child Jesus at 5pm for dinner in the Rectory. Afterwards, The Archbishop celebrated Mass and confirmed thirty-eight children from St. Edmund’s School and the PREP program. The Archbishop quizzed the children on the Creed during a Question and Answer segment which was an eye-opener for parents as they listened to their children answer all the questions correctly.  Click here for more

Seminar on Youth Leadership at Huvina Hadagali On April 25, 2013 Thursday, Carmel Jyothi Charitable Trust conducted youth leadership seminar from April 25-30 at Huvina Hadagali. The seminar was inaugurated by Mr. Chand Peer, the resource person from, Indian social institute Bangalore. Fr. Rajesh D’Souza, director, Carmel Jyothi Charitable Trust, Mr. Shivakumar, Mr. Rajabakshi, coordinators, Swaraj association and Miss Neethra, coordinator swaraj association were the guests of honour. Click here for more

Summer Camp - 2013 at Infant Jesus Shrine, Mangalore Summer Camp - 2013 was inaugurated on 22nd April, 2013 at Infant Jesus Shrine. Rev. Fr. Alwyn Sequeira OCD, who himself is a musician and produced more than 10 albums, lighted the lamp and declared the camp open. He said that dedication and commitment is a must to master any skill. Fr. Pius James D’Souza, the President of the Carmel Music Academy wished that children make the best use of the opportunities provided at the camp. Rev. Fr. Deep Fernandes, OCD the Director of the Academy welcomed and Roshan Cordeiro, the tutor and children and their parents were present. Click here for more

ZELATOR MISSIONUM FR. GREGORY'S VISIT TO CANADA MISSION Rev. Dr. Gregory D'Souza OCD - Zelator Missionum of our Province visited the Canada Mission from 9th April to 18th April after his hectic lecture tour in the UK and USA. Thank you Fr. Gregory for your kind fraternal visit and words of encouragement. Click here for the photographs

First Holy Communion at St. Aloysius Church, Hamilton, Canada April 7 and 14, 2013 was the greatest day to be remembered and celebrated in the pages of St. Aloysius parish, Hamilton Diocese, Ontario, Canada. On these auspicious days 83 children received Jesus for the first time through the sacrament of Holy Eucharist. The first Holy Communion mass was presided over by Rev. Fr. Vijay Martin, the associate pastor. He highlighted the importance of the Eucharist and invited the children to part take in this sacrament effectively.  Click here for more

Carmel jyothi charitable trust conducts summer courses Huvina Hadagali, 15th April 2013, Monday, Carmel Jyothi Charitable Trust inaugurated the summer courses which included basic computer training, spoken English, karate and dance classes. The course will be organized for 45 days in the campus of Carmel Seva Sadan. The inaugural program was held on the 15th of April. Fr. Sylvester Pereira, the superior of Carmel Bhavan was the president of the event. Mr. Astheer Sab, child and women development officer of Huvina Hadagali taluk was the chief guest of the program.  Click here for more

carmel jyothi charitable trust conducts animal camp at upanayakana halli Huvina Hadagali, 6th April 2013, Carmel Jyothi charitable trust conducted the animal camp at upanayakana halli. The camp included the free check up, treatment, and vaccination. Dr. M. N. Manjunath and Dr. Chidanand from the veterinary hospital, Huvina Hadagali were present and treated the animals which were brought to the animal camp. Mr. Chennaveeraiah, and Mr. Suresh the village leaders, Fr. Rajesh D’Souza were present for the program.  Click here for more

Carmel Jyothi charitable trust conducts animal camp at Rajiv Nagar Huvina Hadagali, 15th April 2013, Monday, Carmel Jyothi charitable trust conducted the animal camp at Rajiv Nagar. The camp included the free checkup, treatment, and vaccination. Dr. B. Mallana Gowda, and Dr. Chennaveerya from the veterinary hospital, Huvina Hadagali were present and treated the animals which were brought to the animal camp. Mr. Hanumesh, local political leader, Mr. Hanumanthappa, councilor Rajiv Nagar, Fr. Rajesh D’Souza were present for the program.  Click here for more

First Holy Communion Celebration at Mira Road “Through the door of Faith to the Eucharist” There is no doubt that an unforgettable meeting with Jesus is the First Holy Communion, a day to remember as one of life’s most beautiful and memorable day. The Eucharist instituted by Christ at the Last Supper, on the night before His Passion, is a Sacrament of the New Covenant. In this Sacrament, the Lord becomes spiritual food for the soul in the presence of bread and wine. It was an evening to remember as 185 Children received First Holy Communion at Joseph’s Church grounds here on Saturday April 20, 2013 at 5.30pm. Click here for more

Mangalore: Two Carmelite Deacons were Ordained Priests Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte, Mangalore rejoiced and wore a festive look as two Carmelite Deacons were raised to the Sacred Order of Priesthood on Thursday 18th April 2013. Very Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul D’Souza, the Bishop of Mangalore presided over the solemn Eucharistic celebration that began at 3.30 pm. In his homily he dwelt on the various aspects of priesthood and encouraged the families to build up faith in their young children so that they inherit a desire to serve the Lord. He also congratulated the Carmelite Order for already having many priests serving all around the globe. There were priests from Canada, South Africa, Tanzania, Italy and other parts of the country who had come for the Ordinations. Click here for more

FIRST CARMELITE OF BELUR PARISH ORDAINED The tiny village of Mathihalli, in Hassan District, Karnataka, rose on 16th April, 2013 to the strains of music and there was an atmosphere of jubilation. Deacon Richard Menezes, who grew up and nurtured his vocation in this Christian community, was ordained to the Priesthood by Most Rev. Thomasappa Anthonyswamy, the Bishop of Chickmagalur during a solemn Eucharist, concelebrated by over 40 priests. The mission of Belur, to which the sub-station of Mathihalli belongs, was entrusted to the Discalced Carmelites of the Karnataka-Goa Province in 1982. The present Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Cyril Menezes, OCD, who has served the parish for 14 years was brimming with joy, seeing a son of the soil commit himself to serving the Lord through Sacred Orders. He is the first Carmelite vocation – a veritable fruit of the presence of the Carmelites in Belur for the past 31 years. Click here for more

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This website was launched in 2006 during the silver jubilee celebrations of the Karnataka-Goa Province of the Discalced Carmelite Order.

The ancient Carmelites founded in the thirteenth century were reformed in the sixteenth by two great doctors of the church, Saints Teresa and John of the Cross. These spiritual geniuses, while re-enforcing the contemplative dimension of the Carmelites, inserted a decidedly apostolic thrust into their spirituality, with special emphasis on the missions.

During the seventeenth century, we find Carmelite missionaries in several pockets along the west coast of the Indian sub-continent : Surat, Diu, Goa, Verapoly. In the eighteenth, Carmelites were appointed vicars apostolic of "the Great Mogul" and Verapoly. They are invited to attend to the pastoral needs of the Catholics in Mumbai. In the nineteenth century, the sees of Mangalore and Quilon were entrusted to the sons of St. Teresa.

Finally, in the twentieth century, the Discalced Carmelites opened their doors to Indian natives, who would henceforth draw more freely from the rich spiritual treasures of Sts. Teresa, John of the Cross, and other Carmelite interreters of the Good News of Jesus.

As Indian vocations multiplied, more and more foundations were made, and grouped into "provinces". Today among more than thirty provinces world-wide, there are five Indian provinces . One of these is the Karnataka-Goa province.

The aim of this web-site is, primarily to acquaint readers with Carmelite history and tradition; to share the spiritual insights of the great Carmelite saints and also give glimpses of the life within the province to all our associates. Articles of topical interest have also been included.

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