Bethlehem - General Chapter

On the morning of May 14th, the Carmelite chapel hosted the Mass in honour of St. Michael Garicoits, at the opening of the General Chapter of the Congregation founded by him.

Our Betharramite delegates, were joined by the priests of patriarchy and Carmelite community, Mgr Antonio Franco, apostolic nuncio in Israel and Palestine, presided over the celebration, assisted by Monsignor Giacinto-Bulos Marcuzzo, auxiliary of Nazareth, Mgr William Shomali, auxiliary of Jerusalem, Fr. Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Custos of the Holy Land, and Fr. Gaspar Fernandez, our Superior General. The beauty of the setting, the spiritual aura of the place, the fervour of the participants, the liturgy, sober and beauty, the heartfelt homily of the main celebrant, the cocktail and lunch that followed, was enjoyed by everyone. Thus, this feast of St. Michael was a highlight of church and brotherhood ... and an excellent start to the work ahead!

Pictures of the Eucharist will come...