OCDS enter Aspirancy at Mapusa
The long-standing dream of having the Order of the Secular Carmel (OCDS) was realized on 19th June 2022, Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. After the completion of the Come and see programme, 14 members entered into the first stage of formation, that is Aspirancy. The main Celebrant for the Inaugural mass was Rev. Fr. George Santhumayor the provincial superior of the Karnataka Goa province along with con-celebrant Frs. Vinod Lobo the secretary, Ivo Dias the superior of Avila Jyothi Seminary, Macson Dabre the director, Jason Couthino and Rev. Fr. Walter Lobo. Provincial in his homily highlighted the importance of the presence of Jesus in our lives. Soon after the homily Provincial gave away the Carmelite Emblems to the OCDS Members which reminds them of their commitment to the Carmelite Order. He also explained to the OCDS members the importance of the Secular Carmel and its goal and wished them every success as they begin their journey in Carmel. We also congratulate Fr Macson Dabre, the Spiritual Assistant of the OCDS who has moved heaven and earth to establish the OCDS community at Mapusa, Goa.