From Damien Peile Spring is here and another cycle of seasonal change is upon us. The seasons offer us much as a metaphor for our own journeys in Carmel. Spring – a time for new beginnings! I recently attended a retreat-conference at the Carmelite Spirituality Centre...

Welcome to another year and I hope 2019 is a good one for you. My main focus at present is planning the Carmelite Family retreat in collaboration with the Melbourne Lay Carmelite community. This will be on the Palm Sunday weekend in preparation for Easter and will be...

News from Damien Peile - October 2018 I was fortunate to participate in the International Congress of Carmelite Laity held In Sassone (Rome) from September 15 to 20, 2018, along with Irene Hayes from the Carmelite Centre and four other Australians – Christine Wade,...

Residential Retreat weekend with David Hofman OCarm Friday 31 August 5.30pm to Sunday 2 September 12 noon Venue  Holy Cross Retreat Centre. 207 Serpells Rd Templestowe Cost includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals - TBC CONTACT DAMIEN PEILE FOR MORE DETAILS ON...

Monthly News April 2018 - Damien Peile Three recent experiences struck me about being part of the Carmelite Family. First, how global and world-wide our Carmelite family is.  Recently, I had the pleasure of catching up Fr Benny Phang , General Councillor of Asia...

Monthly News March 2018 & Easter Greetings to all - Damien Peile This month I made contact with the new Lay Carmelite moderator in the UK, Rosie Bradshaw. In our communication we shared encouragement to grow the connection between the various Carmelite...