OCDS Christchurch Retreat 2022
Mystical Love with our Carmelite Saints. 18-20 November 2022, Christchurch, NZ.
September: Dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows
We are Blest. We have a new Council, a good strong one, thanks be to God.
Our retiring Council… how can we thank them sufficiently for their steady guidance throughout the ongoing Covid lockdowns and giving of their time and talents unstintingly as we seek to grow evermore in the charism of Carmel.
Marian Fallon’s Definitive Promise at Carmel Monastery
A homily by Fr Rick Loughnan on the occasion (3rd July 2022).
August: Dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
As we come to the close of our term as Council of the Peace of Christ Community, I wish to thank each and everyone of you for your support and trust in us in the past three years.
July: Dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus
By Maureen William OCDS, Christchurch President Welcome Dear brothers and sisters in Carmel, Hope you are keeping warm and dry in this rather cold weather. Congratulations to Marian Fallon as she moves forward in her Carmelite journey. May God’s abundant blessings be upon her as she makes her Definitive Promise on the 3rd of July. […]
June: Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Our sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with our dear Carmelite Sisters as they mourn for their beloved Sr Mary Teresa of St Augustine who passed away on 12th May.
May: Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary
I am pleased to announce that our monthly meetings as of 1st May (Sunday) shall be held at the Carmelite Monastery once again. Thank you, dear Sisters, for making it possible for us to be back.
April: Dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament
We are halfway through Lent; mid-way through our special time of prayer, fasting and alms-giving; an appropriate time indeed to pray for those in need of our prayers.
March: Dedicated to St Joseph
Husband of Mary, Patron of Carmel, Feast Day: 19 March.
February: Dedicated to the Holy Family
Welcome back! I do hope all of you had a good break and a real rest – having celebrated a Spirit-filled Christmas with family and loved ones – and look forward to a blessed, happy and healthy 2022.