Extended General Council – June 2024
The Extended General Council (EGC) of the Congregation June 2024, will be held in Le Puy en Velay, France. It is the place of our “source” and we return to it for a week of prayer, sharing, conversations and consultations about how best to, “allow the unfolding of common directions in accordance with the guidelines of General Chapter in a spirit of openness to the Church and the needs of each country.” (Const. 158)
EGC June 16
The group had a personal sharing with a symbolic object which expresses oneself.
EGC June 17
Women of the -pilgrims. Sr. Marcelle, the Regional Superior of Egypt led us to the prayer allowing each one to place a flag, meaning that we respect each other. Sharing of the State of the House was integrated with Spiritual Conversation.
EGC June 18
Prayer was led by Sr. Juana, Provincial of Mexican Province.
Nancy Banckroft, a Laywoman, spoke to us today about leadership and group cohesion.
Followed by the discussions on commissions such as finance, JPIC and a think tank for supplements.
EGC June 19
Day began with the prayer led by Sr. Sophy Mathew, Provincial of Nava Jeevan Province, India and continued with the discussion on Formation and Laity.
Afternoon was the Pilgrimage to “the Kitchen” of our first siters and other site seeing in Le Puy.
EGC June 20
Praying moment led by Sr. Lilly, Provincial of St. Joseph Province, India.
Nancy Bancroft continued the session on Conflicts Management Styles.
In the afternoon, few proposals were presented and discussed on and ended the day with the dinner.
EGC June 21
Today’s prayer was led by Sr. Colette Ayo, Regional superior of West Africa and continued the discussions on Planning for the next EGC and other.
Closing prayer was guided by Sr. Catherine Fromager, provincial of Europe Province, which included sharing the state of the hearts. Followed by a word of gratitude to all.
EGC June 22
