The brothers of France held their annual assembly from June 27 to July 1. It took place in Picpus, Paris. Javier Álvarez-Ossorio (General Superior) and Poldo Antolín (coordinator of initial formation of the Iberian province) attended the meeting.
The assembly began with a day of reflection on the mercy toward religious and priests, led by Mgr. Gerard Daucourt, Bishop emeritus of Nanterre. The next day, Javier spoke about the recent Synod of the family and the exhortation "The joy of love," by Pope Francisco. In the afternoon, all made a pilgrimage to Notre Dame des Otages, passing by Notre Dame du Secours Perpétuel where there is a holy door. The last day of work was devoted to the preparation of the provincial chapter, scheduled for April 2017.
In addition, there was opportunity to meet parishioners of the parish of St. Gabriel and to attend a concert of the choir "Lucien Deiss" (directed by Serge Gougbèmon sscc). The final Eucharist was presided by Mgr. Guy Chevalier sscc, emeritus bishop of Taiohae, which this year celebrates the 60th anniversary of his religious profession.
07/02/2016