As the Chapter begins to wind up, the tempo is stepping up. Group reports are being presented for final editing. The role of the Superior General in the election process of a Provincial and conciliation processes for when a person or province is in dispute with a person on the General Administration have all been decided.
General Chapter: We come from different Marist Cultures
Democracy and participation, consultation, international formation, the international theologate, and a day off too. All aspects of recent discussions and events at the General Chapter.
General Chapter: Four new General Assistants
The Society has four new General Assistants, Lote Raiwalui, Alejandro Munoz, Kevin Duffy and Laurence Duffy. Laurence Duffy was elected Vicar General o f the Society of Mary.
Lote is a member of the Oceania Province and has had experience as a Parish Priest and formation. He is aged 46 and is currently the Rector and Superior at Bomana Seminary.
Alejandro is the current provincial of Mexico. Prior to becoming Provincial he was involved in Vocations, youth, campus and parish ministries. Ordained in 2001 Alejandro is aged 41.
Kevin Duffy is aged 62. After teaching in Marist secondary schools for some years, Kevin’s two main ministries have been initial formation and teaching theology. For a time Kevin worked in the Marist mission district in Africa. Having taught at Good Shepherd College, Auckland, a member of the European Province, his present appointment is in Paris where he works at Le Forum in rue de Vaugirard.
Larry Duffy is 61, a former Assistant General, he is currently the Major Superior of the mission district of Peru and Venezuela. He has had experience as a secondary school teacher, parish ministry, vocations ministry, formation, theology and philosophy teaching and retreat ministry. Larry, an Irishman, is Vicar General in the new administration, headed by Fr John Hannan.
Election of General Assistants moving quickly
The Chapter is making rapid progress in the election of four General Assistants. It has set aside two days for this, but may only need to take one.
General Chapter: Today’s World and the New General Team
On Friday morning, the capitulants were engaged in a process of developing possible scenarios for a possible General Team. Each group of six to seven capitulants spent a considerable amount of time in personal reflection and prayer before discussing and outlining possible combinations. These were explained at a plenary session and the rationale for their combinations was given. [Read more…] about General Chapter: Today’s World and the New General Team
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.