The majority of capitulants took the opportunity to use their rest day visiting places in and around Rome. To this point, the program of the Chapter has been intense and the “day of rest” was a welcome change for many. [Read more…] about General Chapter: Day five
General Chapter: The 14 hour day
The days are long, although we’ve had a day off. Who is going to be the Superior General? When will the election for the Superior General take place? How the Chapter is working? Are all topics covered by this Podcast.
General Chapter: Day four
The dynamic of the Chapter process changed significantly today. The first three days have been devoted to providing important information about the current state of the Society. Today the capitulants took up the challenge of actively engaging with the material through a process of discernment and identification. Sr Christine, one of the facilitators, encouraged the capitulants to begin naming the “key and critical issues the Chapter must address in order to take bold steps towards 2017” [Read more…] about General Chapter: Day four
General Chapter: Day Three
Following on from yesterday, the program for Day 3 consisted mainly of reports from the Major Superiors. Each was given an opportunity to draw attention to the significant issues facing each of the provinces and districts. The presentations were well received and provided the capitulants with an accurate, informative and helpful understanding of the challenges, difficulties and hopes that call for a renewal in the Society’s effort to continue “building a new Church” in the spirit of Mary. [Read more…] about General Chapter: Day Three
General Chapter: Day Two
Following on from Fr Hulshof’s presentation yesterday, the second day of the Chapter began with a thorough and extensive discussion of the contents of his report. Fr Hulshof responded to questions from the plenary session and also answered fourteen specific questions that had been submitted to him by individuals. [Read more…] about General Chapter: Day Two
General Chapter: First Decisions
During the first day of the Chapter, the proposed Ordo Capituli was discussed, amended and accepted. Fr Jan Hulshof was elected President of the Chapter and John Hannan, Rene Iturbe and Lote Raiwalui were elected as members of the Steering Committee. [Read more…] about General Chapter: First Decisions