Portugal. The XII Chapter of the Province of Portugal started on April 5. It was presided over by Fr. Josep M. Abella, Superior General of the Congregation. As usual, it began with a Recollection day in which Fr. Abella gave a very ample view of
the present history of the Congregation, with a view to give a response to the challenges of our time. He tackled also all the dimensions of religious life and insisted on living out the Claretian identity in community life as well as in the apostolate, economy, etc. Our future, Fr. General said, is “to be on fire with love and to spread its flames in a Claretian way.”
The Eucharist was celebrated at 19 h and, after supper, the Secretary and the Moderators of the Chapter were elected and the necessary committees were formed.
