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Living the Charism: Discovering My Life's Purpose Through Carmel
Why am I in Jaro Carmel and not anywhere else? I was raised by a Marian family; my two elder sisters and I learned the Angelus and the...

Jaro Carmel
Jan 28, 20242 min read
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In honor of Santo Nino
The Novitiate in Jaro Carmel is under the patronage of the Santo Nino and St. Therese. The novitiate is a place or a period of training...

Jaro Carmel
Jan 21, 20241 min read
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An inspiring message from Bishop Socrates Villegas
Dear Sisters, The gift of vocation is a mystery. It can only be fully understood in heaven. You bring down to earth heavenly blessings....

Jaro Carmel
Jan 14, 20241 min read
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An Epiphany Reflection
Through a star, the magi was able to find the Infant Jesus. God sent this star to guide them in their long journey and search. Like them,...

Jaro Carmel
Jan 7, 20241 min read
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A Christmas Reflection
I have my own moments of busy life: taking care of our sick even attending to their needs when they are confined in the hospital, putting...

Jaro Carmel
Dec 28, 20231 min read
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An Advent Reflection (3rd Week)
"There is one among you whom you don't recognize, the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie."...

Jaro Carmel
Dec 21, 20231 min read
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An Advent Reflection (2nd Week)
"Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths." Jaro Carmel has gone a long way - a hundred ways, but she has not arrived yet....

Jaro Carmel
Dec 14, 20231 min read
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An Advent Reflection (1st week)
Watch! Stay awake! One hundred years ago this Carmel brought the light of Christ in the Archdiocese of Jaro. After a hundred years, we...

Jaro Carmel
Dec 7, 20231 min read
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Quotes from our Mother Prioress
Thank you very much for all the help and support!

Jaro Carmel
Nov 16, 20231 min read
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Highlights of our Centennial Events
Our heartfelt gratitude to all who helped and supported us in so many ways. Madamo gid nga salamat! November 4, 2023 Carmel and the Youth...

Jaro Carmel
Nov 10, 20231 min read
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November 9, 1923 in pictures
Bishop McCloskey who requested a Carmel for his diocese Msgr. Byrne, the Vicar-General of Bishop McCloskey, was the one who welcomed the...

Jaro Carmel
Nov 8, 20231 min read
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2018 Highlights
Nuncio Gabriele Caccia visited the sisters of Jaro Carmel in the year 2018. His visit was primarily for the clergy but a change in the...

Jaro Carmel
Nov 7, 20231 min read
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Nov. 9, 2013: 90th Foundation Anniversary
November 9, 2013 was the 90th Foundation Anniversary and the launching of the countdown leading to our Centennial. It came as a challenge...

Jaro Carmel
Nov 6, 20231 min read
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June 21, 2008 Typhoon Frank
Jaro Carmel has its own share of difficulties, sharing the plight of some people as well. On June 21, 2008 Typhoon Frank hit and severely...

Jaro Carmel
Nov 2, 20231 min read
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Refoundation of Cape Town Carmel (South Africa)
In the year 2002, five sisters volunteered for the Refoundation of Cape Town Carmel in South Africa (four from Jaro). Prior to their...

Jaro Carmel
Oct 30, 20231 min read
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The First Visit of the Relic of St. Therese
March 17, 2000 was the first ever visit of the relic of St. Therese to the Philippines. In our community at that time, it was considered...

Jaro Carmel
Oct 29, 20231 min read
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From our Past: 75th Foundation Anniversary
Jaro Carmel celebrated its 75th Foundation Anniversary on November 9, 1998. It was attended by the Carmelite friars, nuns and the...

Jaro Carmel
Oct 24, 20231 min read
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4th Centenary of the Death of St. Teresa
January 12, 1982 is the launching of the 4th Centenary of the death of St. Teresa in the Archdiocese of Jaro that started with a mass...

Jaro Carmel
Oct 23, 20231 min read
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Our 50th Foundation Anniversary 1973
November 9, 1973 was Jaro Carmel's 50th Foundation Anniversary. It was presided by Cardinal Rosales, Abp. Sin and Abp. Mabutas. It was at...

Jaro Carmel
Oct 22, 20231 min read
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Postwar Foundations
During the war, many vocations flourished in Jaro Carmel. This became a blessing for the future foundations especially in Bacolod and...

Jaro Carmel
Oct 18, 20231 min read
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