During the centenary celebrations to honor Saint John of the Cross in 1991, the official Philatelic Bureau in Malta issued a stamp in honor of the Saint.
A limited number of First Day covers and separable postage stamps, most of them stamped on their first day of issue are available.
Though their monetary value is negligible (less than 10Euros), some Carmelites might be interested in acquiring...
Every beginning has an end. Last week, Father Felipe Sainz de Baranda passed away in his homeland Spain. He was 87 years old. For
twelve years Father Felipe was General Superior of the Discalced Carmelite Fathers. He will be lengthily remembered for his missionary thrust.
He was the one who encouraged the Maltese fathers to start a mission in Taiwan in the nineties; Fathers Henry, Alfred and Augustine...
The Provincial Chapter of the Discalced Carmelite Fathers, known as ‘It-Terezjani’ was held towards the end of April. This one week long meeting between all the religious present in Malta is an intense moment of fraternity amongst the brothers. New superiors for their houses were duly elected and ample discussion was held on the main issues that they are facing in society today.
The Fathers...
The Discalced Carmelites in Malta are rejoicing that one of the five Cardinals created by Pope Francis on June 28th belongs to their religious family. In fact Bishop Anders Arborelius, OCD of Stockholm Sweden is a Discalced Carmelite. The writings of St Therese of the Child Jesus moved him to join the “Terezjani” as they are known in Malta.
The new Cardinal Anders Arborelius of Stockholm...
As of August 28th till September 2nd the Discalced Carmelite students from Europe will be meeting in Malta at the Archdiocese Seminary, Tal-Virtu'. The theme of this meeting will be the missionary calling of Carmel. The Superior General, Fr. Saverio Cannistra', will be attending and addressing the assembly, among other local and foreign speakers. During the event, 85 participants will be attending.
