On Friday, October 3, the meeting of the Commission of Spiritual and Historical Patrimony took place at the General House on Via Rivarone, with the incorporation for the first time of Mercedes Bayo sscc (Spain). Other members are: Andrzej Lukawski, Noemí García, Éric Hernout, Mª Beatriz Montaner, Jean Blaise Mwanda, and Fernando Cordero.
Among other matters, the following were discussed:
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Colloquium on Father Mateo Crawley sscc in Paray-le-Monial (France), November 15–16, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the birth of this apostle of the Heart of Jesus. Information and program can be found on this website: https://goo.su/zd94Uz
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Very positive feedback on the International and Interdisciplinary Symposium on Health and Peace in Brazil, around the figure of Blessed Father Eustaquio, and ideas for future publications on the theme of health and peace.
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Father Szczepan Praskiewicz OCD, relator in the beatification process of the Servant of God Father Esteban Gumucio, announced that on October 23 a congress of theologians will be held at the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints in Rome, on the heroic virtues of Father Esteban. This congress is an important step in the beatification process, during which theologians evaluate the documentation gathered in the Positio on the candidate for the altars and decide whether the evidence presented is sufficient to recognize the heroic nature of his virtues.
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Works from the archives have been shared regarding publications, for example, circular letters from the superior generals.
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Proposal for a joint INFO for February 2026: dialogues in the Congregation at different levels.
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Online meeting with brothers and sisters who are theology students, on November 8.
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Plan of the Commission of Spiritual and Historical Heritage 2025–2030: Congregation feasts, publications, Poitiers Session, and interaction with brothers and sisters who are theology students.
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In addition to the adoration for the feast of the Good Mother, an adoration will be prepared with a letter from the superior generals for the whole Congregation next December, on the occasion of the 225th anniversary of the Foundation of the Congregation.
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General guidelines for adoration in sscc spirit.
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How to deepen the family spirit and being men and women in communion.
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Poitiers Session from July 7 to 28, 2026. The theme: consecration to the Sacred Hearts, through the deepening of the encyclical Dilexit nos. The brothers will invite fourth stage professed who are preparing for perpetual vows. The sisters will offer participation to young sisters or those who do not know the founding places.
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A cahier on Dilexit nos is being prepared.
The next meeting of the Commission will take place on February 13, at the General House on Via Aurelia.
10/04/2025