Kota
Kinabalu
A Brief preview of our History
1. 1994...Matthew & Magdalene Liow invited several close friends to come
together for evening prayer and fellowship. Met in the guest room of the
Monastery.
2. 1995-1997...Visiting Carmelite Friars provided much encouragement to the
small group. Reading materials sourced from internet and print.
3. 1998...Frs Camilo and Charles visited the Monastery, foundation of OCDS
KK,
Matthew & Magdalene sourced formation materials from Carmelite Priory,
Oxford.
The group of 10 commenced "Welcome to Carmel" "Rule of Life" in study and
sharing.
4. 1999-2001...Several other Carmelite Friars visited the Nuns; most
evenings were spent in light formation talks and fellowship with the group,
now growing in numbers.
5. 2002...Matthew ,Magdalene, James, Thasius, Florence and Justin was
admitted in the presence of Fr Dominic Vas, being the First Novices of
KK OCDS Community. A program of study and sharing was implemented to
continue formation for the novices; some observers were invited to
participate in a parallel program.
6. 2003...First Pastoral Visitation of Fr Aloysius Deeney to KK Community.
7. 2004...First National OCDS Congress held in Kuching, facilitated by Fr
Aloysius. On 31st July, 2004 Ten members made their First Promises
before the General Delegate. On 2nd August, the Community welcomed 3
novices.
The Community Council was formed ...
- Thasius as President,
- Matthew Formation Director
- 1st Councillor -Justin,
- 2nd Councillor - William
- 3rd Councillor - Celestina
- Secretary -. Helen
- Treasurer - Florence
8. 2005-2006...Continued with formation for Aspirants, Novices and
Promises.
Second National OCDS Congress held in Bundu Tuhan Retreat Centre in March
2006.

