VIETNAM / Church: Carmelites Plan New House of Studies

Carmelites Plan New House of Studies To Meet Rising Demands in Vietnam

Having served as Regional Superior and Formation Director in Vietnam for eight years, Fr. Mario Esposito, O. Carm., is acutely aware of the needs faced by the rapidly growing Carmelite community there. "When we opened our first House in 1996, we could not imagine that we would outgrow it so quickly," Fr. Mario said. Now back in the U.S., and having been elected Prior Provincial of St. Elias Province, Fr. Mario is leading a fund-raising campaign for the construction of a new House of Studies for student Friars in Vietnam. "A steady increase in the number of men stepping forward to serve in Carmel has created a severe shortage of space for housing and education," Fr. Mario explained. "And we would hate to turn any of these men away from their calling." Thanks to the generosity of you - our friends and benefactors - we have reached 75% of our goal of raising $100,000 to build, furnish and equip the new House of Studies. However, we are still short of our goal, and if you have not made a gift as yet, we would be very happy to hear from you. You can make a contribution by filling in the form below, or by sending a check to the address at the top of this page. We still have some memorial opportunities for this new House of Studies, and if you are interested in making a lasting gift to this great undertaking, please call us at 845-344-0876, weekdays between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Any gift you can make will be greatly appreciated!

Prior Provincial Fr. Mario Esposito, O. Carm.

These young men represent the future of Carmel in Vietnam	The Province is seeking to raise $100,000 to cover the cost of building, furnishing, and equipping the House of Studies, a chapel and a number of study rooms. Any additional funds raised would be used for operating costs and for student scholarships. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift today in support of this worthwhile effort!             Scapulars are safe for washing
Our Lady's Scapular ... our Thank You gift to you! This Blessed Scapular is packaged with a full-color prayer card by our student Friars in Vietnam. Request one (or more) with your gift in support of our new Carmelite House of Studies. (Please note: The suggested offering is $4 for each Scapular requested.)
Please send me Blessed Scapular(s).   Please accept my gift of $ .00 in support of the Carmelite House of Studies in Vietnam.

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