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OCDS World Meeting

A message from our Provincial, Fr Jim Noonan, brings a reminder of the OCDS World Meeting in Avila, 23-26 July.  The message contains a prayer for God’s blessing on the event:

Oh God, in your infinite mercy, you have called us to follow you in the family of the Teresian Carmel in allegiance to Jesus Christ, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St Joseph and all the Carmelite saints, we ask that the 2026 OCDS World Meeting in Avila may reaffirm our vocation and help us to grow in love and service to our brothers and sisters. Grant us the grace to be ever greater witnesses of your forgiveness, mercy and love in Carmel, in the Church and in the

world. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

In the message, Fr Noonan indicates that registration for the event is still open.  His address is

or the email for the Meeting organisation is:

 

 
 
 

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