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
General Chapter: Formally begins
After four days of preparation, the General Chapter has begun. It opened with a Mass of the Holy Spirit, led by the Superior General. Mass was not until 9pm at night, the hope perhaps being that it would have cooled down by then, however the temperature remained over 30 degrees.
General Chapter: 44 submissions received
Forty-four submissions were received from provincial and district chapters, these included 16 formal postulata to the General Chapter. Up until 1 April individual Marists have sent in 6 postulata. 4 postulata from the General Administration have also been foreshadowed. [Read more…] about General Chapter: 44 submissions received
General Chapter: Getting to know you
The General Chapter began on 28 August. The first few days are set aside for, in broad terms, “getting to know you.” Tim Duckworth.
Newsletter Centrefold recommended as prayerful focal point
The Acting Provincial, Fr Phil Cody has written to the New Zealand Province reminding New Zealand Marists to keep to keep the General Chapter at the forefront of their prayers. [Read more…] about Newsletter Centrefold recommended as prayerful focal point