April Provincial Council meeting

Notes from the April provincial council meeting:

• Discussed an article by Michael Crosby “Religious life: another opinion about its Scriptural underpinnings” which was a response to Sr Sandra Schneiders’ research on Religious life as a prophetic life form.
• Shared qualities needed for the role of Finance Officer.
• Talked over the role of Lyndsay Freer as Media Consultant.
• Decided to trial a booking system in the context of the Policy on Holiday Houses.
• Received an update on different confreres concerning health and placement.
• Received initial feedback on the communities the Care Co-ordinator has visited.
• Followed up points from the Marist Life Committee regarding Provincial Retreats in 2011.
• Formally signed a new Marist Youth Ministry Trust Deed which will be forwarded to the Charities Commission for registration.
• In Finance covered standard matters for both the Society of Mary Trust Board and the Society of Mary (NZ) General Trust; confirmed practical aspects and finances for the Society’s partnership with Challenge 2000 in the ‘GAP year’ ministry; renewed a loan between the Society and the St Bede’s College Board of Proprietors; approved the rental for Emmaus Spirituality ministry.
• Received an update of the discussions with Marist Holdings concerning a possible Maryknoll community.
• Discussed how best to respond to the call of the Provincial Chapter to reflect on the basic template of Religious Life [DDNZ08 p.11 Recommendations]
• Gave advice how best to facilitate the coming review of the Marist Maori Focus Unit Discussed developments of the Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation commission noting www.awakeninguniverse.com.
• Planned for the coming Good Shepherd College Trust Board.
• Received a report on the First Professions in Davao.

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