Carmel Jyothi public charitable trust conducts
world population day 11th July 2014, Huvinahadagali, Carmel Jyothi public
charitable trust and the taluk hospital under the
joint collaboration conducted the world population
day. Awareness program was conducted on the streets
of Hadagalli town by the students of G. P. G.
College students. Afterwards stage program was
conducted in the campus of Carmel Seva Sadan. Mr. P.
Badyanaik THO of Hadagalli taluk was the president
of the program. Fr. Rajesh D’Souza, Mr. H. N.
Thimmappa CO of taluk panchyath, Mr. S. Basavangowda,
principal of GPG College, were the chief guests of
the program.
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Handling Emotions-Workshop First workshop of this year was conducted at Emmaus
on 27th July 2014. The theme of the workshop was
“Handling Emotions”. There were 15 participants. Fr.
Alex Braganza the superior welcomed the
participants. Dr. Fr. Praveen D’souza was the
resource person. Thinking is the foundation of our
emotions and behaviour. As we think so we feel as
feel so we behave. To feel better we ought to change
our thinking. Tips were given as to how to alter the
cognitive distortions into more positive and helpful
thinking patterns. The workshop was well appreciated
by the participants. They unanimously requested to
conduct more short term programmes on weekends so
that they all can participate.
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FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL AT ST. EDMUND’S,
NORTH VANCOUVER BC CANADA The Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel was
preceded by a nine-day novena to our Heavenly Mother
at St. Edmund’s Church, North Vancouver. The novena
was notably well received and attended by
parishioners of St. Edmund’s, Secular Carmelites and
devotees as evidenced by the increased numbers this
year. On July 16, 2014 7:00 p.m., a solemn
Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Bishop
Stephen Jensen of Prince George and concelebrated by
our Carmelite friars, Regional Superior Fr. Rudolf
D’Souza, Fr. Jerald D’Souza, Fr. Godwin Pinto, Fr.
Stany Mascarenhas, and several priests including
Monsignor Pedro Lopez-Gallo. The church was filled
to capacity with standing room only.
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We cannot progress if we do not educate our
children. In order to encourage the poor children and to
create in them the interest to study, “Carmel Jyothi
Public Charitable Trust" distributed free note
books. Around 75 children belonging to different
religion were given free note books, pen, pencils
and the color pencils. This included the children
from kayaka nagara Govt School, children from Carmel
boys home, children from child labor residential
school and the poor children from Hadagali. Fr.
Rajesh D’Souza, the director of Carmel Jyothi Public
Charitable Trust distributed the books and asked the
children to study well. Rev. Fr. Joseph D’Souza the
Superior of Carmel Bhavan and the village leaders of
kayaka nagara were present.
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Sadbhavana Celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of
Mount Carmel The Community of Sadbhanavana along with the Carmel
Kutam of Bangalore celebrated the Feast of Our Lady
of Mount Carmel on 20th of July, Sunday in
Sadhbhavana with all jubilation and solemnity. Rev.
Fr. George Santhumayor presided over the Eucharistic
celebration and preached a heart touching homily
highlighting the role of Mother Mary in protecting
and guiding the Christians in the footsteps of
Christ. Good number of Carmelite priests from near
and far participated in the celebration. 500 people
from different parts of Bangalore joined in the
celebration and honored and thanked Mother Mary for
her maternal protection.
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A Get-together of the Carmelite Family of Mysore July 20th was a great day for all the members of
Carmelite family of Mysore as they celebrated the
feast of our lady of Mount Carmel. This great event
was organised under the able leadership Fr. Dominic
Vas. CCR sisters were the hosts of the celebration.
Fr. Dominic presided over the Eucharistic
celebration. In his homily he highlighted Mother
Teresa’s devotion towards Mother Mary. Liturgy was
organised by AC sisters, choir by Carmelite brothers
from Pushpashrama, offertory gifts were brought by
Ocds brothers and sisters.
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World environment day Huvina Hadagalli, 5th June 2014, Carmel Jyothi
public charitable trust (R) and Mount Carmel school
Huvina Hadagalli under the joint collaboration
conducted the world environment day. Fr. Rajesh
D’Souza the director of Carmel Jyothi public
charitable trust (R) was the president of the
program. Fr. Prakash tauro head master of Mount
Carmel school was the chief guest. Children from the
child labour school and the children from Mount
Carmel school were present. During the program all
the children were asked to develop an ardent love
for the nature. To mark this event children cleansed
the streets of Hadagalli and many people
participated in this.
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Fr. Provincial's Visit to South Africa The parish of St. Joseph's, Actonville, South
Africa, rejoiced at the visit of our Provincial Rev.
Fr.Charels Serrao on 13th July. Mass was celebrated
by Provincial. He was welcomed by the parishioners
with flowers at the beginning of the Mass and was
honored with gifts at the end of the Mass.
Provincial thanked the parishioners for all the
support they give to the priests and for our
misssion. After the Mass lunch was served and all
the leaders of the parish interacted with the
Provincial at the Table.
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17 Lay people commit to be Carmelites It was a historic day not only for Carmel Hill but
for the entire Province as 17 of the Secular Carmel
members made their promises in the hands of V. Rev.
Fr. George Santhumayor, OCD, Vicar Provincial on
Thursday, 17th July 2014 at Infant Jesus Shrine
during the Thursday Mass. The first promise takes
place upon completion of a two-year formation period
with the approval of the local council. Each
candidate makes a temporary promise for a period of
three years. At the end of that time, the definitive
promise is made.
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Feast of the Scapular celebrated Feast of our Lady of Mt. Carmel is a important
yearly happening at Carmel Hill, Mangalore. It
recalls the rich faith the Carmelite Bishops and
missionaries in the Diocese of Mangalore 150 years
ago left behind. It is still vibrant and prophetic.
The sober Marian piety they handed over through
various hymns and devotions to the scapular and
rosary are still very much nurturing the faith of
the people. The church celebrates Mary's feast
on 16th of July as the day of our lady of Mt.
Carmel; but by popular demand it is being celebrated
at Carmel Hill on a Sunday previous to the feast.,
which falls this year on the 13th when everyone who
comes is taking away a scapular for personal use.
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CARMEL HILL – CANADA – WORK PROGRESS REPORT The inauguration ceremony of the Formation House
“THE LITTLE FLOWER” and the first foundation stone
of the Discalced Carmelites of Karnataka Goa
Province “CARMEL HILL” in Canada were held on 11th
September 2012 at Benedictine Abbey (Mission –
British Columbia). We organized the ground breaking
ceremony on 27thDecember 2013 on the Birthday of our
Benefactor at Carmel Hill. We have already sent you
the detailed report and the photographs put already
on the Province Website.
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The inauguration of the academic year 2014-15 in
Pushpashrama The inauguration of the academic year 2014-15 in
Pushpashrama, Institute of Philosophy & Religion was
held on Monday 7th of July 2014. Fr. George
Santumayor, the Vice-Provincial and the Councilor
in-charge of formation and on-going formation
presided over the Holy Eucharist at 9.00 am, which
was concelebrated by 14 Carmelite priests. Fr.
Alfred Menezes, the Rector of the college in his
meaningful homily highlighted our vocation to search
for the eternal wisdom, God himself. A meaningful
liturgy was conducted by the students.
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Inauguration at Avila Jyothi, Mapuca 'Harvest is plenty but the labourers are few.' The
Carmelites of KG province are extremely happy as the
Lord has blessed us with abundance of vocations this
year. Rev. Fr. Provincial inaugurated the course of
initiation by lighting the lamp. He presided over
the Holy Eucharist and preached a heart touching
homily on the role of the Holy Spirit in the Church.
The new community was also presented to the people
during the Eucharist. Fr. Silvestre D'Souza, II
Councilor and all the vocation promoters were
present on this occasion.
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Inauguration at Carmelite Monastery, Margoa 'The Lord called his disciples to be with Him and
then to be sent out'. The Lord has called again 16
young and energetic men to be with Him in the Garden
of Carmel. These young men after having come and
seen the life in Carmel take a daring step to be a
member in the same order. On the 9th of June, 2014
in the presence of Rev. Fr. Provincial Charles
Serrao, and Rev. Fr. Silvestre D'Souza 'Postulancy'
was inaugurated by lighting a lamp. Rev. Fr. Ajith
Rodrigues highlighted the importance of this stage
of formation and animated the prayer service.
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Brief Report of Dhyanavana Inauguration 18th Academic diploma course of Dhyanavana was
inaugurated on 2, July 2014. Most Rt. Rev. Dr.
Thomas Vazhapilly, the Bishop of Mysore was the main
celebrant. Bishop during the homily stressed on the
meaning, origin, development, and present
significance of the spirituality. He gave a clarion
call to become persona of Christ. This year we are
blessed with 43 participants from various religious
congregations. Newly appointed director Rev. Fr.
Dominic Vas welcomed the gathering and the students.
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Jocy honoured with Adademy's YUVA PURASKAR
Umashree, Minister for Kannada and Culture presented the Karnataka
Konkani Sahitya Academy’s YUVA PURASKAR to Br. Joseph Cyril D’Souza, OCD
(Jocy Siddakatte) in a glittering ceremony held at Dr Patil Puttappa
Auditorium of Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha premises, Dharwad on Sunday
June 22. Minister for Kannada and culture Umashree presented the awards
to nine eminent personalities in recognition of their service to the
promotion and preservation of Konkani language, culture and literature.
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Jocy Siddakatte, Carmelite bags Konkani Sahitya
Academy’s YUVA PURASKAR
The Carmelites of KG Province have a great reason to rejoice: Karnataka
Konkani Sahitya Academy will present the YUVA PURASKAR for Litreature on
Jocy Siddakatte (Br. Joseph Curil D’Souza) in a ceremony to be held at
Dr. Patil Puttappa Hall of Vidyavardhaka Sangh in Dharwad on June 22 at
4 pm. Yuva Puraskar will be presented by Meena Chandavarkar, vice
chancellor of Karnataka Women's University, Bijapur.
Bp. Francis Serrao ordains 9 Deacons The Carmelites had more than one reason to thank God and celebrate on
30th May, 2014. It was a day that saw two brothers pronouncing their
religious vows for life and nine others dedicating themselves to a life
of service in the diaconal ministry. The beautiful Infant Jesus Shrine,
Bikarnakatte, Mangalore was filled with relatives, friends and
well-wishers, as around 40 concelebrants processed along with Most Rev.
Francis Serrao SJ, Bishop of Shimoga.
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Newly elected Provincial Council
Fr. Charles Serrao - Provincial, Fr. George
Santhumayor - I Councillor, Fr. Silvestre J. D'Souza
- II Councillor, Fr. Lawrence D'Cunha - III
Councillor, Fr. Jerome Moras - IV Councillor
A NEW PROVINCIAL SUPERIOR FOR THE CARMELITES! In the session held on 30th April, 2014, Rev. Fr. Charles Serrao OCD was
elected as the new Provincial Superior, to guide the Province in the
next three years. Rev. Fr Charles Serrao, OCD was born on 26 August,
1950 at Vamadapadav, Bantwal in the Diocese of Mangalore. He made his
first religious profession on 19th March, 1971 and was ordained a priest
on 23 December 1978. After the formation of the Karnataka-Goa Province
in 1981, he held the offices of Director of the Aspirants at the
Vocation Home - Mangalore, Master of Theology Students - Mangalore,
Vocation Promoter and Provincial Councillor.
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Congratulation and Prayerful Wishes to our newly
elected Provincial Superior Rev. Fr. Charles Serrao
OCD
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Eight Carmelite Priests Ordained! April 23, 2014, was a special day in the life of the Karnataka-Goa
Province of Discalced Carmelites, as three more members were added to
the Priestly tribe! The Solemn Mass with the rich ceremony of Priestly
Ordination began at 10.00 am as around 72 Priests processed in the
beautiful Infant Jesus Shrine at Bikarnatakatte, Mangalore. Most Rev.
Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary was the ordaining minister. The
three new priests are: Rev. Fr. John Pinto from Arva Parish. He joined
the Carmelites after some years of work experience and completed his
theological studies at St. Pius X Seminary, Goregaon. Rev. Fr. Richard
Francis Saldanha from Pakshikere. He is the eldest among the two sons of
William and veronica. Rev. Fr. Robert Rayan Pais from Madanthyar is the
third among the four children of Henry and Rita Pais.
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ALL ROADS LEAD TO MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL The Annual Day of Mount Carmel CBSE School, Ramnagar,
Londa was celebrated on the campus ground amidst the
pristine landscape on the 29th March 2014. The
Carmelite Community at Holy Family Church, Londa
headed by Rev.Fr. Jerome Moras, the Superior and Co-ordinator
of Mount Carmel, Rev. Fr. Venil D’Souza, the
Principal of Mount Carmel CBSE School, Rev. Fr.
Elias D’Cunha, the Administrator had the privilege
of hosting a triple celebration on same day. On 29th
of March 2014, we witnessed the inauguration of the
function hall at Watara in the morning at 10:30a.m.;
the inauguration of the Residential block at the
School Campus at Mount Carmel, Ramnagar; the
blessing of the PUC block at 03:30p.m.and the Grand
Annual Day Programme commencing at 05:30p.m.
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REV. FR BERCHMANS PINTO CELEBRATES GOLDEN YEARS! March 25, 2014 Tuesday on the Solemnity of the
Annunciation of the Lord, the Carmelite friars along
with the Pinto family celebrated the golden jubilee
of the religious profession of Rev. Fr Berchmans
Pinto, OCD. The celebration commenced at 5-00pm at
Infant Jesus Shrine, Mangalore with the thanksgiving
Holy Eucharist presided over by the jubilarian along
with other 25 concelebrants. Fr Deep Fernandes
preached a thought provoking homily highlighting the
consecration of the religious in the modern society.
After the spiritual celebration all the friends and
relatives assembled together inside the monastery
premises where a short felicitation programme was
held. Fr Prakash D’ Cunha compeered the programme.
Fr Pius James D’ Souza, Superior of the Monastery
welcomed the gathering.
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IPCI LEVEL PASTORAL COURSE FOR NEW PRIESTS The Inter-Provincial Conference of India (IPCI) has
organized two weeks of pastoral course for the newly
ordained priests and the deacons at Dhyanavana,
Mysore from March 23 to April 5, 2014. The formal
inauguration of the course was held on March 24,
2014 at 7-00pm with the Holy Eucharist presided over
by Rev Fr Archibald Gonsalves, President of IPCI and
the Provincial of K.G. Province. Fr Silvestre D’
Souza, Provincial Councilor shared his thought
provoking reflections on the readings of the day and
invited the participants to make the best use of the
given opportunity.
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7000 Catholics Participated in the Walking
Pilgrimage from Mira Road to Uttan Mumbai, Mar 22: For the second time St Joseph Church
and Deanery Parishes organized a walking pilgrimage
from Mira road to Uttan shrine. More than 7000
pilgrims from all the Deanary parishes participated
in this mega walking event. The procession began at
St Joseph Church by prayer service by Bhayandar
Deanery Dean Fr. Anselm G. & Fr Dominic Vas after
the first station of the cross pilgrims began their
journey by procession singing hymns, reciting
prayers and devotionally participating in the way of
the cross.
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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.
HOMILIES IN ENGLISH (VIDEO):
The following homilies have been preached by Rev. Fr.
Rudolf V. D'Souza OCD, Parish Priest at Guardian Angels
Church, Vancouver Canada.The first three homilies are of
his Lenten mission reflections in the parish.
The remaining are Sunday homilies which will be
regularly uploaded. All our friends and well-wishers are
most welcome to benefit from these reflections.
Click here to listen :
REFLECTIONS IN KONKANI (Audio)
You are welcome to benefit spiritually from the
reflections of our Carmelite Friar - Rev. (Dr) Rudolf
V. D’Souza, OCD
Retreat preached on the theme “The Kingdom of God is
at hand” at Abu Dhabi, from 26 November to 2 December,
2009.
Day 1: The Kingdom of God
Day 2: The Beatitudes
Day 3: The Seven Sacraments
Day 4: the Ten Commandments
Day 5: Holy Mother, the Church and Mother mary
Day 6A: Family
Day 6B: Love
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Retreat preached at Ruwi – Muscat (Oman) from 20 to 24 January 2008
THEME: JESUS CAME TO GIVE LIFE, LIFE IN ABUNDANCE (JOHN
10:10)
1. ABUNDANT LIFE - GOD
2. FORGIVENESS
3. LOVE
4. SUFFERINGS
5. 7 WORDS FROM THE CROSS AND RESURRECTION
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11th July 2014, Huvinahadagali, Carmel Jyothi public
charitable trust and the taluk hospital under the
joint collaboration conducted the world population
day. Awareness program was conducted on the streets
of Hadagalli town by the students of G. P. G.
College students. Afterwards stage program was
conducted in the campus of Carmel Seva Sadan. Mr. P.
Badyanaik THO of Hadagalli taluk was the president
of the program. Fr. Rajesh D’Souza, Mr. H. N.
Thimmappa CO of taluk panchyath, Mr. S. Basavangowda,
principal of GPG College, were the chief guests of
the program. 
First workshop of this year was conducted at Emmaus
on 27th July 2014. The theme of the workshop was
“Handling Emotions”. There were 15 participants. Fr.
Alex Braganza the superior welcomed the
participants. Dr. Fr. Praveen D’souza was the
resource person. Thinking is the foundation of our
emotions and behaviour. As we think so we feel as
feel so we behave. To feel better we ought to change
our thinking. Tips were given as to how to alter the
cognitive distortions into more positive and helpful
thinking patterns. The workshop was well appreciated
by the participants. They unanimously requested to
conduct more short term programmes on weekends so
that they all can participate.
The Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel was
preceded by a nine-day novena to our Heavenly Mother
at St. Edmund’s Church, North Vancouver. The novena
was notably well received and attended by
parishioners of St. Edmund’s, Secular Carmelites and
devotees as evidenced by the increased numbers this
year. On July 16, 2014 7:00 p.m., a solemn
Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Bishop
Stephen Jensen of Prince George and concelebrated by
our Carmelite friars, Regional Superior Fr. Rudolf
D’Souza, Fr. Jerald D’Souza, Fr. Godwin Pinto, Fr.
Stany Mascarenhas, and several priests including
Monsignor Pedro Lopez-Gallo. The church was filled
to capacity with standing room only.
In order to encourage the poor children and to
create in them the interest to study, “Carmel Jyothi
Public Charitable Trust" distributed free note
books. Around 75 children belonging to different
religion were given free note books, pen, pencils
and the color pencils. This included the children
from kayaka nagara Govt School, children from Carmel
boys home, children from child labor residential
school and the poor children from Hadagali. Fr.
Rajesh D’Souza, the director of Carmel Jyothi Public
Charitable Trust distributed the books and asked the
children to study well. Rev. Fr. Joseph D’Souza the
Superior of Carmel Bhavan and the village leaders of
kayaka nagara were present.
The Community of Sadbhanavana along with the Carmel
Kutam of Bangalore celebrated the Feast of Our Lady
of Mount Carmel on 20th of July, Sunday in
Sadhbhavana with all jubilation and solemnity. Rev.
Fr. George Santhumayor presided over the Eucharistic
celebration and preached a heart touching homily
highlighting the role of Mother Mary in protecting
and guiding the Christians in the footsteps of
Christ. Good number of Carmelite priests from near
and far participated in the celebration. 500 people
from different parts of Bangalore joined in the
celebration and honored and thanked Mother Mary for
her maternal protection.
July 20th was a great day for all the members of
Carmelite family of Mysore as they celebrated the
feast of our lady of Mount Carmel. This great event
was organised under the able leadership Fr. Dominic
Vas. CCR sisters were the hosts of the celebration.
Fr. Dominic presided over the Eucharistic
celebration. In his homily he highlighted Mother
Teresa’s devotion towards Mother Mary. Liturgy was
organised by AC sisters, choir by Carmelite brothers
from Pushpashrama, offertory gifts were brought by
Ocds brothers and sisters.
Huvina Hadagalli, 5th June 2014, Carmel Jyothi
public charitable trust (R) and Mount Carmel school
Huvina Hadagalli under the joint collaboration
conducted the world environment day. Fr. Rajesh
D’Souza the director of Carmel Jyothi public
charitable trust (R) was the president of the
program. Fr. Prakash tauro head master of Mount
Carmel school was the chief guest. Children from the
child labour school and the children from Mount
Carmel school were present. During the program all
the children were asked to develop an ardent love
for the nature. To mark this event children cleansed
the streets of Hadagalli and many people
participated in this.
The parish of St. Joseph's, Actonville, South
Africa, rejoiced at the visit of our Provincial Rev.
Fr.Charels Serrao on 13th July. Mass was celebrated
by Provincial. He was welcomed by the parishioners
with flowers at the beginning of the Mass and was
honored with gifts at the end of the Mass.
Provincial thanked the parishioners for all the
support they give to the priests and for our
misssion. After the Mass lunch was served and all
the leaders of the parish interacted with the
Provincial at the Table.
It was a historic day not only for Carmel Hill but
for the entire Province as 17 of the Secular Carmel
members made their promises in the hands of V. Rev.
Fr. George Santhumayor, OCD, Vicar Provincial on
Thursday, 17th July 2014 at Infant Jesus Shrine
during the Thursday Mass. The first promise takes
place upon completion of a two-year formation period
with the approval of the local council. Each
candidate makes a temporary promise for a period of
three years. At the end of that time, the definitive
promise is made.
Feast of our Lady of Mt. Carmel is a important
yearly happening at Carmel Hill, Mangalore. It
recalls the rich faith the Carmelite Bishops and
missionaries in the Diocese of Mangalore 150 years
ago left behind. It is still vibrant and prophetic.
The sober Marian piety they handed over through
various hymns and devotions to the scapular and
rosary are still very much nurturing the faith of
the people. The church celebrates Mary's feast
on 16th of July as the day of our lady of Mt.
Carmel; but by popular demand it is being celebrated
at Carmel Hill on a Sunday previous to the feast.,
which falls this year on the 13th when everyone who
comes is taking away a scapular for personal use.
The inauguration ceremony of the Formation House
“THE LITTLE FLOWER” and the first foundation stone
of the Discalced Carmelites of Karnataka Goa
Province “CARMEL HILL” in Canada were held on 11th
September 2012 at Benedictine Abbey (Mission –
British Columbia). We organized the ground breaking
ceremony on 27thDecember 2013 on the Birthday of our
Benefactor at Carmel Hill. We have already sent you
the detailed report and the photographs put already
on the Province Website.
The inauguration of the academic year 2014-15 in
Pushpashrama, Institute of Philosophy & Religion was
held on Monday 7th of July 2014. Fr. George
Santumayor, the Vice-Provincial and the Councilor
in-charge of formation and on-going formation
presided over the Holy Eucharist at 9.00 am, which
was concelebrated by 14 Carmelite priests. Fr.
Alfred Menezes, the Rector of the college in his
meaningful homily highlighted our vocation to search
for the eternal wisdom, God himself. A meaningful
liturgy was conducted by the students.
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'Harvest is plenty but the labourers are few.' The
Carmelites of KG province are extremely happy as the
Lord has blessed us with abundance of vocations this
year. Rev. Fr. Provincial inaugurated the course of
initiation by lighting the lamp. He presided over
the Holy Eucharist and preached a heart touching
homily on the role of the Holy Spirit in the Church.
The new community was also presented to the people
during the Eucharist. Fr. Silvestre D'Souza, II
Councilor and all the vocation promoters were
present on this occasion.
'The Lord called his disciples to be with Him and
then to be sent out'. The Lord has called again 16
young and energetic men to be with Him in the Garden
of Carmel. These young men after having come and
seen the life in Carmel take a daring step to be a
member in the same order. On the 9th of June, 2014
in the presence of Rev. Fr. Provincial Charles
Serrao, and Rev. Fr. Silvestre D'Souza 'Postulancy'
was inaugurated by lighting a lamp. Rev. Fr. Ajith
Rodrigues highlighted the importance of this stage
of formation and animated the prayer service.
18th Academic diploma course of Dhyanavana was
inaugurated on 2, July 2014. Most Rt. Rev. Dr.
Thomas Vazhapilly, the Bishop of Mysore was the main
celebrant. Bishop during the homily stressed on the
meaning, origin, development, and present
significance of the spirituality. He gave a clarion
call to become persona of Christ. This year we are
blessed with 43 participants from various religious
congregations. Newly appointed director Rev. Fr.
Dominic Vas welcomed the gathering and the students.
Jocy honoured with Adademy's YUVA PURASKAR
Jocy Siddakatte, Carmelite bags Konkani Sahitya
Academy’s YUVA PURASKAR
The Carmelites had more than one reason to thank God and celebrate on
30th May, 2014. It was a day that saw two brothers pronouncing their
religious vows for life and nine others dedicating themselves to a life
of service in the diaconal ministry. The beautiful Infant Jesus Shrine,
Bikarnakatte, Mangalore was filled with relatives, friends and
well-wishers, as around 40 concelebrants processed along with Most Rev.
Francis Serrao SJ, Bishop of Shimoga. 
In the session held on 30th April, 2014, Rev. Fr. Charles Serrao OCD was
elected as the new Provincial Superior, to guide the Province in the
next three years. Rev. Fr Charles Serrao, OCD was born on 26 August,
1950 at Vamadapadav, Bantwal in the Diocese of Mangalore. He made his
first religious profession on 19th March, 1971 and was ordained a priest
on 23 December 1978. After the formation of the Karnataka-Goa Province
in 1981, he held the offices of Director of the Aspirants at the
Vocation Home - Mangalore, Master of Theology Students - Mangalore,
Vocation Promoter and Provincial Councillor.
April 23, 2014, was a special day in the life of the Karnataka-Goa
Province of Discalced Carmelites, as three more members were added to
the Priestly tribe! The Solemn Mass with the rich ceremony of Priestly
Ordination began at 10.00 am as around 72 Priests processed in the
beautiful Infant Jesus Shrine at Bikarnatakatte, Mangalore. Most Rev.
Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary was the ordaining minister. The
three new priests are: Rev. Fr. John Pinto from Arva Parish. He joined
the Carmelites after some years of work experience and completed his
theological studies at St. Pius X Seminary, Goregaon. Rev. Fr. Richard
Francis Saldanha from Pakshikere. He is the eldest among the two sons of
William and veronica. Rev. Fr. Robert Rayan Pais from Madanthyar is the
third among the four children of Henry and Rita Pais.
The Annual Day of Mount Carmel CBSE School, Ramnagar,
Londa was celebrated on the campus ground amidst the
pristine landscape on the 29th March 2014. The
Carmelite Community at Holy Family Church, Londa
headed by Rev.Fr. Jerome Moras, the Superior and Co-ordinator
of Mount Carmel, Rev. Fr. Venil D’Souza, the
Principal of Mount Carmel CBSE School, Rev. Fr.
Elias D’Cunha, the Administrator had the privilege
of hosting a triple celebration on same day. On 29th
of March 2014, we witnessed the inauguration of the
function hall at Watara in the morning at 10:30a.m.;
the inauguration of the Residential block at the
School Campus at Mount Carmel, Ramnagar; the
blessing of the PUC block at 03:30p.m.and the Grand
Annual Day Programme commencing at 05:30p.m.
March 25, 2014 Tuesday on the Solemnity of the
Annunciation of the Lord, the Carmelite friars along
with the Pinto family celebrated the golden jubilee
of the religious profession of Rev. Fr Berchmans
Pinto, OCD. The celebration commenced at 5-00pm at
Infant Jesus Shrine, Mangalore with the thanksgiving
Holy Eucharist presided over by the jubilarian along
with other 25 concelebrants. Fr Deep Fernandes
preached a thought provoking homily highlighting the
consecration of the religious in the modern society.
After the spiritual celebration all the friends and
relatives assembled together inside the monastery
premises where a short felicitation programme was
held. Fr Prakash D’ Cunha compeered the programme.
Fr Pius James D’ Souza, Superior of the Monastery
welcomed the gathering.
The Inter-Provincial Conference of India (IPCI) has
organized two weeks of pastoral course for the newly
ordained priests and the deacons at Dhyanavana,
Mysore from March 23 to April 5, 2014. The formal
inauguration of the course was held on March 24,
2014 at 7-00pm with the Holy Eucharist presided over
by Rev Fr Archibald Gonsalves, President of IPCI and
the Provincial of K.G. Province. Fr Silvestre D’
Souza, Provincial Councilor shared his thought
provoking reflections on the readings of the day and
invited the participants to make the best use of the
given opportunity.
Mumbai, Mar 22: For the second time St Joseph Church
and Deanery Parishes organized a walking pilgrimage
from Mira road to Uttan shrine. More than 7000
pilgrims from all the Deanary parishes participated
in this mega walking event. The procession began at
St Joseph Church by prayer service by Bhayandar
Deanery Dean Fr. Anselm G. & Fr Dominic Vas after
the first station of the cross pilgrims began their
journey by procession singing hymns, reciting
prayers and devotionally participating in the way of
the cross.
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.
