We the elected members for the Study Assembly from the Province of Asia, together with the Provincial Superior have assembled comprising four Zones, from 20th to 25th June 2021.
The Zonal comprising is as follows: Eight sisters from the Bangalore Zone, Eight sisters from the Cochin Zone, Six sisters from the Trivandrum Zone and Four sisters from the Coimbatore Zone, have summoned together through Google meeting.{Our Study Assembly had 2 phases: the 1st phase for three days in four groups,2nd phase for three day in online Google meet.} On the first day we began this endeavor, with the Hymn to the Holy Spirit by invoking the assistance of the Spirit, with the Proclamation of the Word of God , and by an introductory prayer of Blessings from the Lord by the Provincial Superior.
By welcoming all the members and by introducing a set of basic tools presented by our provincial Superior Sr.Francisca Panakkaparambil, we have been energized to emerge whole heartedly to the Study Assembly. Each and every zonal members have discussed, studied, and reflected ‘Strumento Labories’for three days to prepare a concrete format of proposals.
For the next three days continuously, all the zones have gathered together unanimously through Google meeting to discuss and verify the proposals which have been formed and thereby to have the effective resolutions for the good of the Congregation and the Province as well.
At the end of our meeting, we were privileged to have the address of our loving Mother Elda in zoom meeting,who could give us valuable and inspiring thoughts within a short time. We are sincerely grateful towards her, for her availability amidst of all her busy schedules.
On the 26th evening through the Provincial Superior’s concluding messages and of valorizing everyone’s effort for the success of our studies, and by the expression of the heartfelt gratitude by Sr.Soley Ponnassery, the conclusion of the General Chapter Study Assembly of the St.Francis Xavier Province of Asia has come to an end.
Deo Gratias!
