The leadership of the Congregations and Institutes affiliated to the Carmelite Order will meet at the Passionists Retreat Center in Rome on May 22-26, 2023. The gathering is held every six years. This year the theme of the meeting is Carmelite Identity and Experience.
According to Benny Wing, the vice general of the Order, the gathering provides an opportunity to strengthen the collaboration between the Order and the various groups as well as among the groups themselves. “We will spend time exploring how to cooperate more effectively in evangelization, formation, and vocation promotion,” said Fr. Benny.
Along with the General Delegate for the Affiliated Congregations and Institutes, Luis Maza Subero, who also serves as General Councilor for the Americas, the sisters will have an opportunity to speak about the various groups they represent. There will also be presentations and discussions on Contemplative Fraternity, Challenges and Issues on Safe Environments, Prophetic Inculturation (with the experience in the Americas being highlighted), Shared Mission, and Carmel as a Gift.
The prior general, Míċeál O’Neill, will welcome the group at the opening session on Monday.
The Global Plan of the General Council for 2019-2025 has 3 steps to be taken by the General Secretariate for the Affiliated Congregations during this term of government. These are available on the Order’s website here.
