28/02/2026
Congratulations to the newly elected Prior Provincial and Council of the Philippine Carmelites!
Congratulations also to Rev. Fr. Irvin S. Mangmang, OCarm our VP for Finance and Administration for being elected as First Councilor!
PHILIPPINE CARMELITES ELECT NEW PRIOR PROVINCIAL AND COUNCIL: The Philippine Carmelite Province of St. Titus Brandsma is pleased to announce the conclusion of its 5th Provincial Chapter and the election of its new Prior Provincial and Council.
The following were elected to lead the province for the triennium 2026 - 2029:
Prior Provincial: Fr. Noel Rosas, O.Carm.
1st Councilor: Fr. Irvin Mangmang, O.Carm.
2nd Councilor: Fr. Melvin Lorono, O.Carm.
3rd Councilor: Fr. Sheldon Tabile, O.Carm.
4th Councilor: Fr. Edwin Magbago, O.Carm.
Extended Councilors:
Br. Sanny Gie Calacar, O.Carm. (representing simple professed)
Ms. Angela Ureta, a.O.Carm (representing lay associates)
The week-long event was graced by the presence of Fr. Desiderio GarcΓa MartΓnez, O. Carm., prior general and president of the Chapter, and Fr. Robert Thomas Puthussery, O. Carm., councilor for AsiaβAustraliaβOceania.
In his address before the election, the Prior General reminded the "gremiales" that service, unity and humility were the foundations of authority, and that the provincial leadership should be the first to βput on the work apronβ to serve their brothers and sisters.
Please keep our new leadership in your prayers, always!