Kapittel news

15 June 2017
Kapittel

The next day … The day following the election was a special day. The new general council had been elected and yet we still had to discuss a number of topics. First item for discussion was the date on which the transfer of the activities from the...
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13 June 2017
Kapittel

A good night’s sleep does wonders! Ready to act, everyone was ready for breakfast and, fifteen minutes before the chapter was due to begin for the day, the room was buzzing with sisters who were ready for what the day would bring. It was the turn of...
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12 juni 2017
Kapittel

Saturday and Sunday were enjoyable days. The Dutch and Belgian participants went home and the other chapter members were also looking forward to two days of rest. They had time for each other, time for mutual consultations, time to visit the sisters...
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9 June 2017
Kapittel

Bucket loads of rain fell from the sky. Water to cool the discussion? However, the longing to be outside was clearly not present and all the chapter members began the day in a spirit of discipline. The Netherlands sisters opened the day with prayer...
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8 June 2017
Kapittel

The third day of our General Chapter began with an inspiring opening celebration prepared by the USA province. Then, after circulating the summary of yesterday’s meeting in the four languages, we were delighted to hear and see the final three...
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7 June 2017
Kapittel

Once again today we received many warm wishes. These show us that people from across the whole congregation are sharing in the experiences of the sisters in the Chapter. The day began with a short time of prayer and reflection, prepared by the...
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6 June, the first day
Kapittel

The first day of Chapter has ended. This morning after breakfast the bus came to take us to Tilburg to celebrate together the opening Eucharist. Tjeu van Kippenberg CM presided. All chapter members were called by Sr. Rosa during the next two weeks...
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