Mar 12 - Apr 2, 2022

General Chapter 2022

After a journey from Inn to inn,

we arrive

 at the Cenacle

waiting and  praying for the Holy Spirit, promised to us.

 

The central flame

inspires and draws us into the depth

of our charism and the new awareness that comes about

through the transformation process.

 

The fire and Light

carry us outward and upward to concretely live

our Vision in today’s world.

 

Hope

is expressed in the green shapes

 lightly and freely placed to form a V (Vision)

 

The steps

continue indicating our ongoing journey beyond the chapter.

  • Apr 2

The beginning of an onward journey…

The day went on as anticipated with the final formalities of voting, signing the acts of the chapter, thanking, and the concluding message from Sr. Euphemia.

  • Apr 1

Day 21

Neither the rain nor the dropping temperature could dampen our spirits as we are drawing to the close. Our enthusiasm and eagerness to take back home the experience of the Chapter was great as we worked in groups.

  • Mar 31

Inn of the Cenacle – 20th day

As capitulars gathered at the Cenacle, each morning we continued letting ourselves be enlightened by the Word of God through Lectio Divina in the Faith Sharing groups.

  • Mar 30

19th day of Cenacle Inn

We began the day recalling and sharing our experiences of the previous evening on the exhibition of reflections on the main themes concerning our life as regions.

  • Mar 29

Inn of the Cenacle – Day 18

As we continue our Chapter journey in the Inn of the Cenacle, we feel the Spirit of God working in us, clarifying the post- Chapter journey, to incarnate and live our Vision concretely in today’s world.

  • Mar 28

17th Day 

The journey of the 17th day was hectic, yet a dynamic one. We worked at two levels. As Regions we explored how the 4 themes; Interculturality, Charism, Mission, Membership-Leadership can be lived in the regions over the next few years.

  • Mar 27

16th Day  

Based on yesterday’s group and plenary sessions one could say that the 16th day of our chapter journey led us to deepen and to share even further on the questions and possibilities regarding the new Regional model.

  • Mar 26

15th Day

The journey of 15th day began with a message to the capitulars from Pope Francis read by Sr. Eufemia. We bask in his prayer for a grace of renewal for the Institute.
  • Mar 25

ANNUNCIATION

Free Day

  • Mar 24

We are pleased to announce that the 6 General Councilors were elected :

– Sister GNANAPRAGASAM Francisco Nirmala (India Chennai)
– Sister NGOM Georgette (Mauritania, Senegal)
– Sister PALMEIRA Celina Maria da Silva (Reunion, Mauritius, Seychelles)
– Sister PARRIEL Arlette (France, Belgium, Holland, Faroer)
– Sister SKEERS Narelle  (reelection)
– Sister THOMAS Susan (Malaysia, Singapore)

We thank their for their YES and entrust them to the Lord.

  • Mar 23

12th Day

  • Mar 22

11th Day  

  • Mar 21

We are pleased to announce that our 12th  Superior General was elected this afternoon:
Sister GLENNY Araujo Eufemia Mercedes
She is Peruvian and is 58 years old .
She was missionary in Pakistan for 16 years. Since 2014, she has been a General Councillor.
We thank her for her YES and entrust her to the Lord.

  • Mar 18

7th Day   – March 18

Here we are on the 7th day of our chapter journey. We begin the process of spiritual discernment

  • Mar 17

Path travelled on day 6

Today we journeyed as regions to clarify the role of the future General Council in the emerging body.
  • Mar 16

The Inn of the Cenacle – 5th Day

We continue our walk, animated by the Word of God that illuminates our days and opens us to the action of the Spirit in each of us.

  • Mar 15

Cenacle Inn Day 4

We continued our journey of being connected with the context by seeing the world from the view point of the Holy Trinity.

  • Mar 14

Inn of the Cenacle – 3rd day

This day helped us to become aware of some of the realities of administration and the challenges that will arise from the creation of the regions.

  • Mar 13

Cenacle Inn Day 2

The journey continues as we glance backwards to draw from the past and gaze ahead to search for newer paths.

  • Mar 12

General Chapter 2022

Opening Mass / 9:00 a.m. (Rome Time)

Opening Address

  • Mar 11

    Novena Day 9

THE SPIRIT ASWIND, BREATH

The wind blows where it wills… so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit

  • Mar 10

    Novena Day 8

THE SPIRIT AS THE FINGER OF GOD

You are a letter from Christ, written… with the Spirit of the living God,

  • Mar 9

    Novena Day 7

THE SPIRIT AS DOVE

The dove came back to him in the evening, and lo, in her mouth a freshly plucked olive leaf.

  • Mar 8

    Novena Day 6

THE SPIRIT AS FIRE

I came to cast fire upon the earth…

  • Mar 7

    Novena Day 5

THE SPIRIT A WELLSPRING AND LIVING WATER

“Sir, give me this water, that I may not thirst…”

  • Mar 6

    Novena Day 4

THE SPIRIT AS SHADOW

The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you

  • Mar 5

    Novena Day 3

THE SPIRIT AS ANOINTING

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me…”

  • Mar 4

    Novena Day 2

THE SPIRIT AS A SEAL

Set me as a seal upon your heart…

  • Mar 3

    Novena Day 1

THE SPIRIT AS THE HAND OF GOD 

Like clay in the potter’s hand,
so are you in my hand, O house of Israel!