The month of May 2026 marked the celebration of our Provincial Chapter, a moment of grace for the Anglo‑Irish Province. We give thanks to God for the spirit of fraternity and discernment that shaped our days together, and we remain deeply grateful to all who accompanied us with their prayers before, during, and after the Chapter.

As we enter this new triennium, we continue to listen attentively to the promptings of the Spirit, seeking the renewal of our life and mission as Carmelites. In this same spirit of discernment, new roles and responsibilities have been entrusted to friars across the Province — signs of our shared desire to foster growth, deepen our vocation, and strengthen the witness of our Carmelite charism in a rapidly changing world.

1. Provincial Leadership

  • Provincial: Fr James Noonan, OCD
  • First Councillor: Fr Thaddeus Ekuma, OCD
  • Second Councillor: Fr Vincent O’Hara, OCD
  • Third Councillor: Fr Michael McGoldrick, OCD
  • Fourth Councillor: Fr Jerome Ituah, OCD

2. Community Assignments

Ireland (29 Friars)

St Teresa’s, Clarendon Street

  1. Fr John Grennan — Prior
  2. Fr Vincent O’Hara — 1st Councillor
  3. Fr Sean Conlon
  4. Fr Francis Odigbo
  5. Fr David Donnellan
  6. Fr Edmond Smyth
  7. Fr Antony Mathias
  8. Fr Sebastian Nellenkuzhiyil Murthangal
  9. Fr Sinto Thottappilly

Avila, Dublin

  1. Fr Michael McGoldrick — Prior
  2. Fr Frank Gallagher — 1st Councillor
  3. Fr James Noonan
  4. Fr Felix Okolo
  5. Fr Thomas Stone
  6. Fr Joe Birmingham
  7. Br Noel O’Connor
  8. Fr Ernesto Montuerto
  9. Fr Arulappan Isaac

Loughrea

  1. Fr Christopher Clarke — Prior
  2. Fr Tijomon Xavier — 1st Councillor
  3. Fr Cronan Glynn
  4. Fr Thomas Shanahan
  5. Fr Patrick Beecher
  6. Fr Charles Melki Packiaraj

Derry (Termonbacca)

  1. Fr Michael Spain — Prior
  2. Fr Stephen Quinn — 1st Councillor
  3. Fr Mícheál MacLaifeartaigh
  4. Fr Cajetan Apeh

England (25 Friars)

Oxford (Boars Hill)

(No Prior appointed at this time, pending ongoing reflection on the relationship between the Community and CACS.)

  1. Fr Alexander Ezechukwu
  2. Fr Liam Finnerty
  3. Fr Johnbosco Ezeakacha
  4. Fr Clement Obiorah
  5. Fr Luke Dominic Onwe
  6. Fr Shiju Anthony
  7. Fr Noel D’Cunha
  8. Fr Savariyar Arockiasamy

Kensington

  1. Fr Matthew Blake — Prior
  2. Fr John McGowan — 1st Councillor
  3. Fr Thaddeus Ekuma
  4. Fr Jerome Ituah
  5. Fr Paul Dempsey
  6. Fr John Williamson
  7. Fr Joseph Bernard Odiahi
  8. Fr Yamai Bature
  9. Fr Bartholomew Senewo
  10. Br Elliott Cannon — Student

Gerrards Cross

  1. Fr Robert Davies — Prior
  2. Fr Anthony Parsons — 1st Councillor
  3. Fr Martin McDonald
  4. Fr Theophilus Nyamali
  5. Fr Kandathil Deepu Daniel
  6. Fr Maurice Flynn
  7. Fr Immanuel Omaba

Teresianum, Rome

  1. Fr Iain Matthew
  2. Fr Kelvin Ekhoegbe

3. Further Appointments

Youth Ministry and Vocations

  • Young Adult Ministry: Fr Jerome Ituah
  • Director of Vocations: Fr Jerome Ituah
  • Director of Postulants (St Teresa’s): Fr Sinto Thottappilly
  • Director of Novices (Derry): Fr Cajetan Apeh
  • Director of Students (Kensington): Fr Yamai Bature

Ministry of Evangelization

  • Editor, Mount Carmel: Fr Yamai Bature
  • Editor, Ordo: Fr Yamai Bature
  • Editor, Home Regions Newsletter: Fr Frank Gallagher
  • Website: Provincial Secretary

Collaboration

  • OCDS Provincial Delegate – Ireland: Fr Vincent O’Hara
  • OCDS Provincial Delegate – Scotland: Fr Jim Noonan

Administration and Information Management

  • Provincial Delegate for England: Fr Thaddeus Ekuma
  • English Regional Councillors: Fr Jerome Ituah, Fr Liam Finnerty
  • Provincial Bursar: Br Noel O’Connor
  • Regional Bursar for England: Fr Thaddeus Ekuma / Karina
  • Finance Team (England): Regional Bursar (Chair) + three Bursars
  • Mission Procurator: Fr Felix Okolo
  • Vice‑Postulator of Causes: Fr John McGowan
  • Provincial Website Manager: Provincial Secretary
  • Digital Archives: Fr Thaddeus Ekuma
  • Ongoing Formation Team: Fr Theophilus Nyamali, Br Noel O’Connor, Fr Ernesto Montuerto, Fr John McGowan, Fr Joseph Odiahi
  • Home Office & Immigration (UK): Fr Thaddeus Ekuma
  • Charity Commission liaison: Fr Thaddeus Ekuma

Safeguarding

Safeguarding responsibilities are held by the Priors and the delegates appointed in each community.

We invite you to hold our Province in prayer as we embrace the work that lies ahead, trusting in the faithful protection of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, who continues to guide and cherish this family of hers.