XII Provincial Chapter –Virtual of Kolkata Province

February 25 -28, 2021

We are at the threshold of celebrating the XII Provincial Chapter – virtual, of our Province.The Provincial Chapter is a significant event in the life of the province. It is an occasion for renewal and growth in fraternal communion. It is also a time for making plans, setting goals, electing office bearers and taking care of ministry. It is a time to thank God for all the blessings of the past years and seeking Gods continues graces for the coming years.

The Provincial Chapter customarily opens with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist in which all the members of the Chapter participate.

In preparation of this event four of our Communities celebrated the votive Mass of the Holy Spirit on February 24, 2021 and others on February 25, 2021.

All Communities except three of our communities made recollection on the theme “TOGETHER ON THE WAY” preached by Deccan Ivan Fernandez.  In his video sharing he said that “Yes, together on the way we are set to Adore, Walk and Accompany. Allowing ourselves to be transformed, living in Hope and welcoming the reality to live the Mission of Adoration and Liberation. It is a Kairos Moment/ an opportune time. Walking alone is a desert experience, whereas when we walk with the significant other we know where we are heading to.

Deacon Ivan continued saying that, Jesus met the Samaritan woman at the well, He took a walk with her, accompanied her and finally she was enlightened to adore the true Living God in Spirit and Truth. Jesus set her free from the burden of her sinful past.  Jesus took the challenge of breaking the structure to set free the bonded.  

And the question to ask is Can we walk, accompany others who are broken, bruised and wounded? Can we lead the trampled down by human-trafficking?  Can we lead to the Divine, living water, to discover their image, their dignity?”

When the day was ended, special prayers were offered for all the participants of the Provincial Chapter, entrusting them into the hands of our Holy Mother Foundress asking Mary our Mother to intercede for each of them.

Greetings and Best wishes from…..

May the Spirit of the Lord guide you throughout this Provincial Chapter. We all carry our treasures in an earthen vessel, let us take care of it and use for the good of the Congregation.  Assure you of my prayers for all the Participants of the Chapter and all the members of Kolkata Province. (Sr Elisa Ardit Altadil AASC, Madrid, Spain)

We will be very much united with you all, May the Holy Spirit guide you and St Maria Micaela lead you to design the future of the Province, as you had always been very much identified with the Congregation’s Vision. (Sr Fara Galati, AASC, Rome)

Dear Sisters, you can count on my prayers, I will be united with you in a special way during these days.  May the Lord Jesus accompany you in all your works.  (Sr Carmen Bosch AASC, Madrid, Spain)

I accompany you with my prayers, Let the Holy Spirit inspire and guide all the participants of the Chapter. (Sr Margarita Navio AASC, Rome)

We are united with you in prayer. Let everything go well.  (Sr Rosaura Patino AASC, Rome)

We are with you TOGETHER ON THE WAY as you celebrate the Provincial Chapter. May the Lord guide you. Assure you our prayers. (Sr Elsy Chowallorse AASC, Mumbai)

“I shall remember all the delegates participating in the Provincial Chapter in my Prayers” (Archbishop Thomas D’Souza)

 “I will surely keep all the Provincial Chapter members in my prayers.  May Holy Spirit guide you” (Bishop Paul Simick)

 “Prayers for the success of your Provincial Chapter” (Bishop Govid Joji)

 “Your provincial Chapter Members will be in my prayers.  May the Holy Spirit lead you individually and collectively” (Fr Lawrence SJ)

 “Definitely I shall remember to pray for you all. May God and His Spirit lead you in the right direction and give you strength and enlightenment in this difficult moment” (Fr Jerom SJ)