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Blessing of the Carmelite Finca of San Elias

Man by crucifix, gazing out window at countryside
A pre-novice looks out over the panoramic view at the back of chapel at the Carmelite finca of San Elias. (Photo by William J. Harry, O. Carm.)

 

Altar and crucifix in front of chapel window
The view from the chapel at the Carmelite finca of San Elias in Huizucar, El Salvador. (Photo by William J. Harry, O. Carm.)

 

Three priests administering the Eucharist
Mass of Dedication of the Chapel of San Elias and Conference Room at the Carmelite Finca. The Prior Provincial is joined by Paul Henson, O. Carm., and Deacon Bernd Finke, the German Ambassador to El Salvador.

 

Three men applauding
Applause following the cutting of the ribbon to dedicate the new chapel.

 

Priest distributes communion
Deacon Bernd Finke distributes communion during the Mass.

 

Crowd at chapel dedication

 

Priest and man talking
The Prior Provincial, V. Rev. William J. Harry, O. Carm., speaks with the Vice Minister of Foreign Relations for El Salvador, Honorable Jaime Miranda.

Solemn Vows of Benjamin Constante

On Saturday, August 24, Benjamin Constante professed solemn vows before a large gathering of Carmelites from Centro Xiberta, his family, friends, members of the Lay Carmelite Third Order, and members of the Association of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.