Carmel sees fresh growth in the Land of Gujrat.
The OCDS community that had been formed in Vadodara few years ago witnessed a historic moment for Gujarat. 10 OCDS members were vested with the Carmelite Scapular, thus officially marking the beginning of their Novitiate.

This investiture ceremony began at 5:30 pm with the silent adoration of the blessed sacrament till 6:00 pm. There after the evening vespers was prayed. Mother Suesan, of Vadodara Carmel along with the Sisters of Mount Carmel Ashram, joined the adoration and the vespers. During the vespers, after the scripture reading and a short reflection the rite of vestation was held. The vestation was officiated by Rev. Fr. Don Tony Dsouza OCD, the spiritual assistant of the community. The 10 OCDS members after expressing their intention to be admitted to the period of Formation, were offered a copy of the Bible and Constitution and the rules of Secular Carmelite Order and then clothed the candidates with the Carmelite Brown Scapular.

The rite was concluded by Glorifying God through the singing of Magnificat and the prayers of the Faithful. After the ceremony and the vespers the spiritua assistant congratulated the members and thanked the nuns of Vadodara Cloister Carmel for their presence, constant prayers and collaboration.

The OCDS members and all the nuns came together for a photo after the ceremony. A small fellowship also was held to felicitate the OCDS members.

The names of the members are
01 Ansessao (Hansa) Mascarenhas of St. Francis Xavier
02Rasikbhai Parmar of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
03 Mable (Sujitha) Raj of St Therese of Child Jesus
04 Sarita Angel Baptista St. Charbel Makhlouf
05 Dixon Hadrian D'Cruz of Immaculate Conception
06 Mary Joseph of the Holy Family
07 Kevin Peter Christian of the Holy Spirit
08 Theresia (Trisa) of St Therese of Child Jesus
09 Clayton Rodrigues of St Joseph
10 Heena Gamit of St. Joseph of Cupertino