The New Administration sets off their journey together.
In the two weeks following the Chapter, the new and the former OMI Central Government communities spent a quality time together, as the Congregation’s leadership changed hands.
Letter of the Superior General to the Capitulars
Superior General, Fr. Luis Ignacio Rois Alonso, OMI, writes to all the Capitulars who returned to their missions after the General Chapter.
Concluding Mass of the 37th General Chapter
Concluding Mass of the 37th General Chapter – Centro ad Gentes, Nemi, Italy
Daily Chapter Report – Day 30
The Capitulars today put the finishing touches on the Final Document “Pilgrims of Hope in Communion” which was approved in the late afternoon.
Chapter Daily Report – Day 29
The session ended with a “surprise video” prepared by the Oblate Communications Service thanking the outgoing General Administration for its work and dedication over the past 6 years.
Chapter Daily Report – Day 28
Today’s morning was devoted to presenting and commenting on the corrections made by the groups to the Final Document and the Chapter Message.
Chapter Daily Report – Day 27
Nemi, Italy – After a relaxing weekend, the Capitulars faced the final week of the Chapter.
Chapter Daily Report – Day 24
As yesterday, the Capitulars spent the morning debating and voting on amendments to proposed changes to some articles of the Constitutions and Rules
Chapter Daily Report – Day 23
A new internal chapter commission was created to deal with the recommendations of the laity and to present concrete proposals to the Assembly.
Chapter Daily Report – Day 22
Nemi, Italy – The afternoon session was dedicated to discussing proposed changes to some articles of the Constitutions and Rules.
Chapter Daily Report – Day 21
Nemi, Italy – During the morning the elections for the general councillors took place.
Fr. James Brobst, O.M.I. – New General Councilor for Canada – United States
The 37th General Chapter of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate elected Fr. James Brobst, O.M.I., as the General Councilor for the Canada-United States Region for a term of six years.