The Province
From the Desk of the Provincial
Welcome, Friends of Carmel!
Peace and blessings to you! We are delighted to welcome you to the official website of the Discalced Carmelite Friars. Whether you are a long-time friend of Carmel or just discovering our spiritual family, know that you have a special place here.
The Carmelite tradition, rooted in prayer, contemplation, and service, invites all to seek God in the depths of their hearts. Inspired by our great saints—St. Teresa of Jesus, St. John of the Cross, and St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus—we continue to share the richness of our heritage with the world.
This website is more than just a resource; it is a space of encounter. Here, you will find reflections, news, and ways to journey with us in faith. Whether you seek inspiration, information, or a place to deepen your relationship with God, we pray this platform will bless and nourish your soul.
May Our Lady of Mount Carmel guide and protect you always. Know that we remember you in our prayers.
Welcome to our Carmelite family!
In Christ and Carmel,
Rev. Fr. Reynaldo V. Sotelo Jr., OCD
Provincial Superior
FR. REYNALDO V. SOTELO, JR., OCD
Provincial Superior
The Provincial House, St. Joseph Bldg. Minor Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Broadway Avenue, New Manila, 1112 Quezon City
(02)8724-8644
ocdphilviet@gmail.com
PROVINCIAL COUNCILORS
First Councilor:
Fr. Vito M. Competente Jr., ocd
of theIncarnateChrist
Birthplace: Tiwi, Albay
Date of Birth: January 24, 1977
First Profession: April 3, 2004
Solemn Profession: August 6, 2010
Ordination: March 25, 2011
Birthplace: Tiwi, Albay
Date of Birth: January 24, 1977
First Profession: April 3, 2004
Solemn Profession: August 6, 2010
Ordination: March 25, 2011
Birthplace: Tiwi, Albay
Date of Birth: January 24, 1977
First Profession: April 3, 2004
Solemn Profession: August 6, 2010
Ordination: March 25, 2011
SECOND Councilor:
Fr. Danilo Lim, ocd
of theImmaculateHeart of Mary
Birthplace: Metro Manila
Date of Birth: July 27, 1959
First Profession: April 1, 1998
Solemn Profession: August 15, 2004
Ordination: September 8, 2005
THIRD Councilor:
Fr. Francis Nguyen Quach Tien, ocd
of theSacred Heart ofJesus
Birthplace: Nha Tranh, Vietnam
Date of Birth: December 12, 1978
First Profession: April 5, 2003
Solemn Profession: August 6, 2010
Ordination: October 17, 2011
fourth Councilor:
Fr. Dionesio N. Balute, ocd
of Christ theRedeemer
andOurLady ofSorrows
Birthplace: Ragay, Camarines Sur
Date of Birth: October 26, 1979
First Profession: April 7, 2008
Solemn Profession: August 15, 2014
Ordination: May 14, 2015
PROVINCIAL SECRETARY / OCD Nuns Religious Assistant - Vietnam
Fr. Francis Nguyen Quach Tien, ocd
of theSacred Heart ofJesus
Birthplace: Nha Tranh, Vietnam
Date of Birth: December 12, 1978
First Profession: April 5, 2003
Solemn Profession: August 6, 2010
Ordination: October 17, 2011
Email: secretaryocdphil2015@gmail.com
PROVINCIAL BURSAR
Fr. Pedro Gañon, ocd
of theGoodShepherd
Birthplace: Badiangan, Iloilo
Date of Birth: June 7, 1971
First Profession: April 5, 2003
Solemn Profession: August 15, 2009
Ordination: March 3, 2014
Email: peterpaulocd@gmail.com
OCD Nuns Religious Assistant - PHILIPPINES
Fr. Danilo Lim, ocd
of theImmaculateHeart of Mary
Birthplace: Metro Manila
Date of Birth: July 27, 1959
First Profession: April 1, 1998
Solemn Profession: August 15, 2004
Ordination: September 8, 2005
OCD Seculars Delegate
Fr. Mariano Agruda III, ocd
of thePassion
Birthplace: Cebu City
Date of Birth: October 30, 1963
First Profession: December 8, 1986
Solemn Profession: September 8, 1992
Ordination: May 13, 1993
Email: jjocd@yahoo.com
National Vocation Director - PHILIPPINES
Fr. Nathaniel M. Maravilloso, ocd
of theHolyFamily andSt.Therese
Birthplace: Maasin, Iloilo
Date of Birth: December 17, 1968
First Profession: April 6, 2002
Solemn Profession: August 24, 2007
Ordination: May 30, 2009
Email: ocdvocations@gmail.com
Cellphone Number: +63 928 520 1478
National Vocation Director - Vietnam
Fr. NGUYEN BA KHOA, OCD
of theSacredHeart ofJesus
Birthplace: Nghe An, Vietnam
Date of Birth: October 10, 1985
First Profession: May 31, 2016
Solemn Profession: November 4, 2022
Ordination: July 3, 2023
Email: bakhoacoi@gmail.com
Archivist/Librarian
Fr. Pedro Gañon, ocd
of theGoodShepherd
Birthplace: Badiangan, Iloilo
Date of Birth: June 7, 1971
First Profession: April 5, 2003
Solemn Profession: August 15, 2009
Ordination: March 3, 2014
Email: ocdprovinciallibrary@gmail.com
Confraternity of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel DELEGATE
Fr. Paulo Gamboa Jr., ocd
of theCross
Birthplace: Cebu City
Date of Birth: April 23, 1967
First Profession: April 12, 1996
Solemn Profession: June 29, 2001
Ordination: May 3, 2002
Email: pauloocd@yahoo.com