Fr. Bartholomew Maria Xiberta: Philosopher

Abstract

Fr. Bartholomew Maria Xiberta (1897-1967) had as great an influence on the direction of the Carmelite Family in the mid 20th century as anyone. He helped form generations of Carmelite students as professor of theology at St. Albert’s International College in Rome. As one who did not believe in holidays, immediately after his last class whenever there was a holiday break in the scholastic schedule, he left immediately to visitate nuns and sisters, who are still grateful for the solid spiritual nourishment he provided for them. As a perennial member of the General Curia, he was highly esteemed as counsellor by various Priors General under whom he served. His knowledge of and love for things Carmelite made him an invaluable and incisive advisor.