Sunday, January 17, 2016

Br. Mark Schenk presents the statistics of the Order

The morning session began with a prayer song to the Holy Spirit. After which the general secretary invited general minister, michael Fernandes and Chinnu, president of CCMSI to the daise. We lighted the Indian lamp inviting the lord to be present with his grace n light during this week.
The welcome address given by the president to all participants and the General councilors. He spoke about the strength of the capuchins in India. He also promised to general minister to support the missions and fraternal collaborations.
The General minister in his welcome address explained the purpose of the chapter of mats. Why the need of renewal? He invited the participants to dialogue and come to amicable solutions to many of the issues that are being faced by the order.
Each of the councilor and general were felicitated by the CCMSI president with flowers and flowers.
The moderator Br. Michael then explained the entire program for the week. He also thanked the general minister for his thought provoking welcome speech.
Then Br. Mark schenk was invited to present a power point presentation on the statistics of the Order. He gave us an over all view of the increase and decrease of numbers in the Order

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