From July 2 to 5, in Rome, the General Government convened the leadership teams of the European circumscriptions, the superior of the Bucharest community (Romania), and the European Operational Unit (UOE) for an Assembly dedicated to the journey toward the establishment of the Province of Europe.
The Assembly took place in an atmosphere of peaceful and open sharing and was facilitated by Dr. Francesca Levroni of the Missione Emmaus Study Center, who guided the group’s discernment on the challenges and opportunities of the present moment.
Reflecting on the question, “What is the Lord communicating to us through the present situation?” the Assembly identified several priorities: making courageous decisions in fidelity to the Gospel; safeguarding and renewing the charism; embracing the reorganization process with confidence; strengthening collaboration among the circumscriptions; recognizing and fostering emerging opportunities; renewing the apostolate through the involvement of the laity; promoting vocation ministry; and continuing to care for every sister.
Through the synodal process of discernment, two possible organizational models emerged, a confederation model and a unified model, leading ultimately to the identification of a shared approach considered the most suitable for achieving the desired goal.
The Assembly also established January 25, 2028, the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, as the date for the establishment of the Province of Europe, entrusting this new journey from this very moment to the protection of the Apostle to the Nations.
