The first gathering of the JUCAR America took place on July 4, 2021 over the internet. Young people from around the America Region and beyond participated, including representatives from Brazil, Venezuela, Bolivia, Perú, El Salvador, México, Argentina, Chile, the United States of America, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Italy, and Spain.
The prior general, Fr. Míċéal O'Neill, spoke to the group first. He said, “through the Carmelite charism they will grow young in prayer, in contemplation, and compassion, to build a more just world.”
The theme of the day-long conference was entitled "The Youth of Jesus.” Fr. Luiz Maza, the General Councilor for the Americas, also addressed the group: “The protagonists of this day have been the young people who have known how to listen… Today, young people have heard the voice of Jesus Christ ".
A more comprehensive report will be posted soon.
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