Fr. Tjeu Timmermans, O.Carm.

October 19, 1943 – June 28, 2016

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,
who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28

Today, we remember our brother, Fr. Tjeu Timmermans, O.Carm.

Fr. Tjeu was a former prior provincial of the Dutch Province. It was during his time that Philippine Carmel finally walked on its own, after years of nurturing by Dutch Carmel, forming the General Commissariat and eventually the Province of Bl. Titus Brandsma.

Carmel Philippines was close to his heart, helping not just the friars, but also the nuns to grow and to be more self-sufficient.

He played a major role in the establishment of the Institute of Spirituality in Asia, one of the region’s center for learning on spirituality.

He was called by our Lord on June 28, 2016.

Let us remember Fr. Tjeu in our prayers today.