A Grateful Visit: Bishop Johannes Gorantla OCD in Vancouver
On May 6, 2025, the Carmelite communities at Guardian Angels and Little Flower Monastery, in Vancouver had the joy and privilege of welcoming Most Rev. Johannes Gorantla OCD, the Bishop of Kurnool, in their midst. His visit held deep significance, as it was during his tenure and under his attentive guidance as the Definitor General that this monastery was constitutionally recognized as a Foundation.

In 2020, he had also successfully obtained the necessary approval from the Generalate in Rome, thereby canonically establishing the Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre in Edmonton. His dedicated involvement not only helped strengthen our presence in Canada but also led to its elevation as a Provincial Delegation.

The community expressed heartfelt gratitude for Bishop Johannes’ unwavering support, visionary leadership, and fatherly concern for the growth of the Carmelites in Canada. His presence among them was experienced as both a blessing and an affirmation of their mission and identity.

After spending a few days with the community in Vancouver, the Bishop is scheduled to depart for Rome, where he would be attending the installation ceremony of Rev. Fr. Saverio Cannistrà OCD, the former Superior General, who was appointed by Pope Francis as the new Archbishop of Pisa. The community offered their prayerful wishes for Bishop Johannes’ safe journey.