The February 3–7, 2026 General Assembly and Election The primary purpose of this year’s General Assembly of the Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCD), Philippine Province of St. Teresa of Jesus, was a singular and sacred task: to discern and elect the new Provincial Superior who will lead the Province for the coming triennium. Every session, prayer, and gathering was oriented toward this spirit of stewardship and the future of the…
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East Asia and Oceania Students and Formators Encounter 2025
The Philippine Province of St. Teresa of Jesus, composed of friars from Vietnam and the Philippines, was blessed to host the East Asia and Oceania Students and Formators Encounter, held from 28 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. It was a grace-filled moment of gathering, marked by fraternity, prayer, and shared hope among the brothers of the region. Guided by the theme “Kapit (Hold On): Journeying as One in Hope,”…
Read MoreOrdained to Serve: The Diaconate of Bro. Dominic Pham Dinh Phu, OCD
On September 19, 2025, at 9:00 AM, the parish church of Cao Thai in Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City, was filled with joy and thanksgiving as Bro. Dominic Pham Dinh Phu, OCD, was ordained to the diaconate, one day after making his solemn profession of vows as a Discalced Carmelite. The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Most Rev. Joseph Bui Cong Trac, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of…
Read MoreA Generous Yes: Solemn Profession of Bro. Dominic Pham Dinh Phu, OCD
On September 18, 2025, the chapel of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Aspirancy House in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, was filled with joy and thanksgiving as Bro. Dominic Pham Dinh Phu of the Eucharist, OCD, made his Solemn Profession. The Eucharistic celebration in Vietnamese was presided over by Fr. Francis Nguyen Quach Tien, OCD, 4th Provincial Councilor and one of the formators at the Aspirancy House. The Rite of Solemn…
Read MoreThe Teresian Charism
The Teresian Carmel has a long and fruitful history. Founded by St. Teresa of Jesus as a continuation of the ancient religious family of Carmel, it has spread throughout the world, adopting different forms and styles, embedding itself in various cultures, and flourishing through numerous figures of holiness. The diversity present in today’s Order—reflected in its origins, cultures, formation, sensitivities, and activities—invites us to give thanks for the fruitfulness of our charism.
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