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Meeting of the Secretaries for Formation and Studies, Missions and Evangelization, and JPIC Animators of the Franciscan Conference of Brazil – Southern Cone

Meeting of the Secretaries for Formation and Studies, Missions and Evangelization, and JPIC Animators of the Franciscan Conference of Brazil – Southern Cone

With the aim of deepening the collaboration between the animation efforts of the provinces and custodies, the Conferences and the Order, Br. Massimo Fusarelli, OFM, Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor, convoked the Secretaries for Formation and the Studies, Evangelization and Mission and JPIC Animators of the Franciscan Conference Brazil – Southern Cone to a meeting on January 27 and 28 of this year in the city of Brasilia, capital of Brazil.

Pope Francis, Nonviolence, and the Fullness of Pace in Terris: A Conference in Rome, December 5-7, 2022

Pope Francis, Nonviolence, and the Fullness of Pace in Terris: A Conference in Rome, December 5-7, 2022

Catholic Church leaders and local change makers from nearly 30 countries gathered in Rome, Italy December 5-7, 2022, to reflect on Pope Francis’ relentless work for nonviolent change throughout his ten-year papacy; to share their own experience of nonviolent change in the face of acute violence and injustice; and to explore next steps in advancing the spirituality, way of life, strategies, and universal ethic of nonviolence in the Church and the world.

The Conclusion of the Petrópolis International JPIC Council 2022

The Conclusion of the Petrópolis International JPIC Council 2022

The International Council was coming to an end. But before that, some action proposals had to be drawn up to carry out the general lines approved the day before. In the same way, Fr. Angelito presented again the draft of Petrópolis 2022 Declaration which incorporated the observations that had been made at the friars’ assembly.

General lines of Action for Justice, Paz and the Integrity of Creation efforts of the Order

General lines of Action for Justice, Paz and the Integrity of Creation efforts of the Order

On Friday, November 25, 2022, the fifth working day of the International Council, the general lines of action for the next few years were drawn up. In the first part, the friars attending the Council were divided into three language groups: English, Spanish and Italian. Then, each of the groups presented their proposals at the plenary. By the end of the morning, the general lines of action were: Conversion and Integral Ecology; Human Migration and Refugees; and Culture of Peace.

Opportunities and challenges for JPIC in the Order

Opportunities and challenges for JPIC in the Order

The fourth day of work of the International Council of JPIC was marked by reflection and analysis. During the morning, Br. Cesar Külkamp, OFM, General Definitor for
Latin America, presented a synthesis of the Plenary Council of the Order of 2018 and the General Chapter 2021 regarding JPIC.

The International Council of JPIC meets in Petropolis, Brazil

The International Council of JPIC meets in Petropolis, Brazil

On Monday, November 21st, the Internacional Council of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (CIJPIC) began its meeting in Petrópolis, Río de Janeiro, Brazil. Franciscan brothers from all continents have come together in order to evaluate the work done in each Conference or region where the Order is present and to draw up lines of action that will accompany the JPIC animators in the following years according to what the General Chapter entrusted to the JPIC general Office.