The Global Economic recession has
hit every one including the Church. Europe has been a big donor towards the
projects of Africa and Asia but due to economic recession these projects have
taken a beating as the funds are not regular. The Capuchin Order in late 80
came up with the idea of Economic solidarity among the brothers. This
solidarity instantly became popular phenomena in the Order. The rich provinces
of America and Europe began to contribute towards this fund. The fund was
regulated by the solidarity commission in the curia. The Poor and growing
provinces of Latin America, Africa and Asia were financially supported from
this fund. This fund has been a big blessing in the developing countries who
benefited a lot in their process of growth and expansion. As the whole world is
experiencing economic crisis the contribution and donation from the provinces
which were once big contributors are not able to support. The economic
commission is experiencing a big dilemma as to how to support the projects of
Asia and Africa. The General Definitory has been communicating with the
provinces in Asia and Africa to find ways and means to be self-sufficient. The
provinces are encouraged to utilize the resources they have at their disposal.
In this direction the CCMSI thought of inviting Br. Gianpiero Gambaro, the
Provincial of Genovo, Italy and the legal representative of the Order. He has
been active in the economic field and has been a great support to the general
curia. For last few days he is going round in our Conference animating the
provinces regarding self-sufficiency. He has already visited the south and north
Tamil Provinces, Mary Matha and all the four provinces of Kerala. On 26th
August he will address all the provincials of CCMSI. We thank whole heartedly
Br. Gianpiero for his knowledge and expertise in the field of economics. The
CCMSI is will definitely profit from his animation towards self-sufficiency.
Thank you dear Br. Gianpiero,
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