On the 1st of October 2018, animated by our General Team – Sisters Adorers- we the provincial teams of all the provinces and delegation gathered together in Madrid, the capital of Spain. It was an enriching, inspiring and joyful event, where all of us came to know each one in person.

The objectives of this conference was to give a boost to the apostolic corporative leadership that animates and accompanies the process that generates life and transformation in the congregation, based on the XXX General Chap document – “ It was hectic days and the days went flying by through study and discussions on various topics.

On the outset of the gathering, we were led to an inner journey through solitude by Fr Xavier Quinza S.J.

The 12 days went through various topics like Spiritual Leadership, Authority at the service of Communion and Mission, The Leadership in Saint Maria Micaela, Discernment, Workshop on Competence, Economy at the Service of Charism and the Mission, Ecology- Care of persons and the Creation – based on Laudato Si, Importance of good administration and secretary at the service of the Mission. We were led by renowned resource persons who were competent in their topic.
Though from 1st to 12th October was dedicated for the formation for Provincial teams and Government it acted as a chance to know one another more personally as we worked in groups and through group interactions. These group works were often a platform for expressing once views, ideas etc.

From Oct 13 -14 there was the gathering of the International teams for the Areas, where they evaluated the past and proposed and planned for the future programme. Some of the Areas had resource persons to enlighten them.

On the 15th we celebrated the feast of St Theresa of Avila, and the names day of Sr Theresa Valenzuela, our Sister General. The first hours went by creative prayer, solemn Eucharist and a sumptuous Agape meal with all our neighboring communities. A time of togetherness and bond of unity. The second hour went by recreation and cultural programmes, and 3rd hour of course, outing departure etc.

16th all of us bid “adios ” to Madrid with an innovative and fresh spirit that will help us to carry out our responsibilities with” newness of the Spirit”.
Thanks to the General team and Mother House at Madrid who organized everything meticulously, and systematically which helped everyone a feeling at home.
Sr Lissiamma Joseph, Kolkata