The Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was celebrated with great devotion and fervor at Sadbhavana, the Carmelite Provincialate at Rajajinangar - Bengaluru. The Holy Eucharist was presided over by Rev. Fr. Stifan Perera, OCD Director of Dhyanavana Publications. In his festal homily he invited th

It was a day of great joy and jubilation for the Carmelites on 31st of May, 2016 at 3.30 pm, as they witnessed five young and energetic brothers pronouncing their religious vows for life at the Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte - Mangaluru. The rite of Solemn Profession animated by Fr. Prakash D’C

Rev Fr Charles Serrao, Provincial Superior of the Order of Carmelites stressed on the importance of virtual media to reach out to more and more people in its efforts to spread the Word of God. He was presiding over the celebrations to mark the 7th anniversary of ‘Naman Ballok Jesu’, the popular Konkani monthly, organised last evening, 20th December 2015, at Carmel Hills, in the premises of I

The Carmelites had more than one reason to thank God and celebrate on 29th May, 2015. It was a day that saw two brothers pronouncing their religious vows for life at the Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte - Mangaluru. The rite of Solemn Profession guided by Fr. Prakash D’Cunha OCD, were beautifully

Very Rev. Fr. Saverio Cannistra has been re-elected as the Superior General of the Carmelites for the second time, this moring at Avila, Spain. He was elected as General in April 2009 in Fatima and now has been reelected again to guide our Order for another six years. The Carmelites gather once in s

April 17th of 2015, was a special day in the life of the Karnataka-Goa Province of Discalced Carmelites, as five more members were added to the Priestly tribe! The Solemn Mass with the rich ceremony of Priestly Ordination began at 03.30 pm as around 85 Priests processed in the beautiful Infant Jesus Shrine at Bikarnatakatte, Mangalore. Most Rev. Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Bishop of Mangalore was the

Stars, bigger stars, stars of all sorts made by human hands in imitation of the heavenly stars, stars everywhere minus the film stars, brought in by the little walking stars. The Christmas Eve was invading and 41 stars from all over the Mangalore and outside were fighting a winning battle at the gr

Come December, and the shrine campus has multiple events and happenings of all sorts, and one among them is the Carmel Day, loved by its devoted audience who want to be there, rain or sun. Carmel Day is a performance event staged by the community of Carmelites at the Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakat

Carmelites from Mangalore region celebrated the anniversary of CARMEL KIRAN - TV Program on Thursday, 4th Sept, 2014. V. Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Bishop of Mangalore presided over the Eucharist at 10.30 am. Bishop in his well meditated and prepared homily appreciated the Carmelites for their

Feast of our Lady of Mt. Carmel is a important yearly happening at Carmel Hill, Mangalore. It recalls the rich faith the Carmelite Bishops and missionaries in the Diocese of Mangalore 150 years ago left behind. It is still vibrant and prophetic. The sober Marian piety they handed over through variou

Kannada and Culture Minister Umashree presented the Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy annual awards at at Dr. Patil Puttappa Hall of Vidyavardhaka Sangh in Dharwad on June 22 at 4 pm. Nine personalities received the award on the occasion. Babugouda Mainderi of Mudbidre and John M Permannur of Mang

It was a historic day at St. Joseph’s Monastery, Carmel Hill - Mangalore as Rev. Fr. Joe Tauro took charge as the Rector of the Theologate on Thurssday 5th June 2014. Community gathered in the Chapel to pray the Office during which Fr. Pius James D’Souza read the Word of God from St. Paul’s Epistle

By way of introducing the Carmelites, we can say, that they are coming up with a long history of contribution for the spiritual vitality of the church ever since they appeared around the year 1100 as hermits living in natural caves on the slopes of Mt. Carmel in the Holy Land. They are the first rel

April 23, 2014, was a special day in the life of the Karnataka-Goa Province of Discalced Carmelites, as three more members were added to the Priestly tribe! The Solemn Mass with the rich ceremony of Priestly Ordination began at 10.00 am as around 72 Priests processed in the beautiful Infant Jesus

Kalvarir Rajisandaan - a book containing reflections on the Way of the Cross was released on 12th March, 2014 by Rev. Fr. Pius James D’Souza, Carmelite, the Episcopal Vicar for Religious, Diocese of Mangalore at Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte - Mangalore. Young poet and writer, Br. Joseph Cyril D

The Discalced Carmelites of India, represented by Inter Provincial Conference of India (IPCI) together with the Carmelite Family of India organize ‘The Asian Congress’ in preparation for the fifth birth centenary of St. Teresa of Avila, reformer of the Carmelite Order. The Congress will be held at

State forest, ecology and environment minister, B Ramanath Rai, visited Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte on Saturday May 25 morning, and participated in a prayer service and paid homage to Infant Jesus. Rev. Fr. Stephen Pereira OCD welcomed the Minister and led a short prayer service. Reading the G

Mangalore, May 9, 2013: Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte – Mangalore on 9thMay, 2013 congratulated Mr. JR Lobo who won the Mangalore South Constituency with a great margin of around 20,000 votes. It was Thursday, the day on which devotees throng to the Shrine in multitude irrespective of caste and

Mr. JR Lobo, MLA of Mangalore South Constituency graced the occasion of a Cancer Awareness Camp organized at Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte - Mangalore on 9thMay, 2013. This was his FIRST ever public function after winning the Assembly Poll – 2013

On the 4th Anniversary of Naman Ballok Jesu – Konkani Monthly, ’Suryacha Kirnnani’, a book on the literary contributions of the legendary singer the late Wilfy Rebimbus, edited by Rev. Fr. Stephen Pereira, Carmeltie was released at Infant Jesus Shrine Hall here on Friday December 21.

SURYACHA KIRNANI - (An Appraisal of the Literary Contribution of Wilfy Rebimbus)

Manglaore: ‘Tacha Metani’ (In HIS Footsteps) was released on 24th Feb, 2012 at Infant Jesus Shrine, Mangalore. ‘Tacha Metani’ is a collection of reflections on the Way of Cross which is dear devotion to all the Christians during the Lenten Season. The book is a collective effort

It was indeed a celebration of dual Freedom. Catholics we today commemorate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary who was taken into heaven with body and soul after the completion of her life on earth. This reminds us of our freedom from sin. Secondly it is a celebration of our political freedom obtained after much struggle and toil.

Pentecost Vigil was observed at Infant Jesus Shrine on the eve of Pentecost (11 June, 2011). People spent the whole night in prayer, praise and worship and Adoration. Fr. Franklin, Fr. Andrew and Br. T. K. George led the congregation to a wonderful divine experience and the outpouring of the Holy

Mangalore: Sr. Elizabeth of the Trinity made her final commitment in the Order of Discalced Carmelite Nuns at the Sacred Heart Carmel, Mangalore on 25th May, 2011. As Mother Prioress Marie Celine accepted her vows V. R. Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Bishop of Mangalore invoked God’s blessings on her. Rev. Fr. Archibald Gonsalves, Carmelite Provincial in his homily spoke about the unique role Cloistered

Mangalore: Infant Jesus Shrine celebrated the Beatification event of Pope John Paul II, as Pope Benedict XVI declared him Blessed. Thousands gathered to pay homage to the ‘People’s Pope’ with memories still fresh of his visit to Mangalore 25 years ago. “Teach us the path of holiness as you tread them” they all prayed. It was announced that Infant Jesus Shrine will have the Novena to the new Blesse

Mangalore: Palm Sunday was celebrated with much devotion and fervour at Infant Jesus Shire, Mangalore. On this day Christians celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, the week before his death and resurrection. It is also referred to as "Passion Sunday," marks the beginning of Holy Week, which concludes on Easter Sunday. The Bible reveals that when Jesus entered J