The First Assembly of the Far East Confederation of the Congregation of the Servants of Charity - Opera Don Guanella was held from 17 to 20 July.
Gathered on the theme of the Assembly: "Witnessing Communion in Mission". Prophecy and challenges.
The confreres gathered for this first Assembly of the Far East Confederation were 15 from five communities on mission in three nations: the Philippines, Vietnam and the Solomon Islands. All within the immense Pacific Ocean, north and south of the Equator.
The assembly was held in Manila on 17-20 July, 2019 at ACI Convent, Tandang Sora. Br. Luigi de Giambattista, the Coordinator presided over the meeting. There were 15 Confreres from Philippines, Vietnam and Solomon Islands present for the gathering spent three days in listening, discerning and proposing for the future.
Brother Luigi says it is Kairos, the time of special grace that the Lord is providing for all of us. It is absolutely new and there is energy, more passion and youthfulness in the Confederation. It is a new call and it is urgent. We need this theme: Communion in mission. There is a new spirit is blowing, we need to work and work together guided by the Spirit of the Lord.