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RYSHIVANA MAGAZINE-BROCHURE 2023-2024
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Administrative Team
	Rev. Fr. Dr. Rudolph Raj Pinto, OCD Director
	Rev. Fr. Ligoury Crasta, OCD Administrator
	Rev. Fr. Alvito Fernandes, OCD Program Coordinator
	Rev. Fr. John Lobo, OCD

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Fr Rudolph Pinto appointed secretary for the CCBI commission for liturgy
Bengaluru, Sep 11: Fr Rudolph Raj Pinto, OCD (48), a member of the Karnataka province of the Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCD), has been appointed as the new secretary of the CCBI commission for liturgy. The appointment was made during the executive committee meeting of the CCBI held on September 10-11, in Bengaluru.

Fr Rudolph is highly qualified, holding an MSc in counselling psychology from the University of Madras, a Licentiate, and a doctorate in liturgy from the Pontifical Athenaeum of Sant’ Anselmo, Rome. Additionally, he holds a licentiate in liturgical music from the same institution. His scholarly work includes a Licentiate thesis titled ‘The Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion: Its Historical and Theological Perspectives’, and a liturgical music thesis titled ‘One Rite but Many Expressions: A Study of the Musical-Liturgical Treasury of Vocal Diversity in the Communion Rite of Missale Romanum 2002’. His doctoral thesis, ‘Munus Musicae Sacrae Ministeriale in Dominico Servitio’, explores the ministerial role of liturgical music in the liturgical formation, with a focus on applying Vatican II musical reforms to multicultural communities.

Born on September 1, 1976, in Gurpur, Mangaluru, Fr Rudolph began his education at Pompei Primary School in Kandavara and completed his high school at Rosa Mystica High School in Kinnikambla, Mangaluru. He joined the Order of Discalced Carmelites, completing his novitiate at the Carmelite Monastery in Margao and philosophical studies at Pushpashrama in Mysuru. He undertook his Regency at Tapovana in Kushalnagar, Kodagu, and studied Theology at St Joseph’s Inter-diocesan Seminary in Jeppu, Mangaluru. He made his Solemn Profession on May 31, 2003, and was ordained as a priest on December 28, 2004, at Carmel Hill, Bikarnakatte, Mangaluru.

Fr Rudolph has served in various roles within the church, including assistant parish priest at San Salvadore Church in Honnavar, diocese of Karwar; parish priest at St Sebastian Church in Matadakeri, Honnavar, Karwar; and superior at Stella Maris in Honnavar. He was also the director and superior at Ranipura, Mangaluru.

He is a visiting professor of liturgy at several institutes, including Kristu Jyoti College in Bengaluru, Vijnananilayam: Institute of Philosophy and Religion in Eluru, St Joseph’s Inter-diocesan Seminary in Mangaluru, and Dhyanasadhana, Dhyanavana, Ryshivana Institutes of Spirituality, Mysuru.

Celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Inauguration of the Spiritual Renewal Course at Ryshivana.

Convocation Ceremony @ Ryshivana
The Convocation Ceremony of Ryshivana 2023-2024 was held on 8th March 2023. Rev Fr Silvetre D Souza, Provincial Superior of Discalced Carmelite Karnataka Goa province and the President of Ryshivana Institute of Spirituality and Inner Silence presided over the Holy Eucharist and the Convocation Ceremony. Fr Alphonse Britto, Councilor in charge of Spirituality was the Chief Guest. The course participants were given a personal memento and a Certificate for the successful completion of the course. Rev Fr Rudolph Pinto, the Director presented the program of Ryshivana.

Bethany Sisters of South Province had their Province Retreat @ Ryshivana. Fr Rudolph Pinto, was the retreat preacher.

The Society of St Vincent De Paul, Bendur Unit had their recollection @ Ryshivana. They spent time in Prayer, exhortations, Adoration and Meditation.

A course on Liturgical Spirituality was held in Ryshivana. Rev Dr Rudolph Pinto was the resource person.

Mysticism course was held in Ryshivana as a part of Spiritual Renewal program. The resource person was Rev Fr Deep Fernandes OCD.

The Spiritual Renewal group of 2024-2025.
The program began on 15th July. Anyone interested can join any time of the year for any number of courses. If anyone interested please do contact us.

The summer course of Ryshivana: Psycho-Spiritual Integration was concluded. All through there were 75 participants who attended the course which began on April 6th. 8 weeks of program was well appreciated by all.
Summer course certificates were given by Rev Fr Ronald D Souza OCD, and Fr. Rudolph Pinto called out the names of the participants.

The First part of the Summer program ended with the course- "Psychological Health and Spiritual Well-being", by Fr Sunil OFM Cap. There were 40 participants.

The Summer Program and first summer retreat started at Ryshivana with 45 participants. Rev Dr Praveen D Souza was the resource person for the first course of Summer Program. Rev Dr Rudolph Pinto preached the retreat.

A course on "Suffering and Sanctification" was held in Ryshivana. Fr Joachim Rodrigues was the resource person.

Two days residential retreat was conducted for the Legion of Mary, Mangalore unit at Ryshivana. Rev Fr, Leo Lasrado, Fr Jeevan Tauro, Fr Ligoury Crasta & Mrs Lavina Noronha were the resource persons.

A course on Spiritual Growth-Being your higher self was held in Ryshivana. The resource person was Fr. Richard Menezes, OCD.

A course on Indian Spirituality was held in Ryshivana. Rev Dr Dominic Vas was the resource person.

The Carmelites of Karnataka Goa Province had their Annual retreat at Ryshivana. The preacher was Rev Fr Joy Painathan. The retreat was very effective and fruitful, which is revealed by the joyful faces.

A course on " The Canonical aspects of Religious Life" was organised in Ryshivana. Fr. Naveen Pinto was the resource person.

A course on " Discernment of Spirits" was organized in Ryshivana. The resource person was Fr.Rovel D Souza OCD.

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HISTORY
We are men religious of the Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCD) of Karnataka Goa province comprising of four States of the Western India namely Karnataka, Goa, Maharastra and Gujarat. Ryshivana, a centre for inner silence and contemplation was inaugurated in 2006. Since prayer and contemplation is the charism of the Discalced Carmelites whose founders, St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross, were the mystic giants, the KG province undertook the task of setting up a centre which would promote deep solitude and contemplation for those who look for it.

ABOUT RYSHIVANA
Ryshivana promotes Indian Christian spirituality in collaboration with different schools of spirituality, both Eastern and Western through a foundation called SRI, which stands for Spirituality Research Institute. We will be organizing long and short-term residential and non-residential programmes on spirituality and related subjects for different people, adopting such methods like lectures, research seminars and workshops. We will be organizing long and short-term residential and non-residential programmes on spirituality and related subjects for different people, adopting such methods like lectures, research seminars and workshops and Holistic Health.