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MOU for a Common Philosophy Study House

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An MOU for a Common Philosophy Study House in Varca, Goa, called St. Gerard Majella Study House was signed on 16th May 2018 by the Provincial, Fr. S. Arulanandam (for The Province of Bangalore) and the V. Provincial, Fr. Joseph Ivel Mendanha (for the V. Province of Majella) in the presence of Fr. Michael Brehl, Superior General and Fr. Jovencio Ma, Conference Co-Ordinator and Fr. Sebastian Anidato, General Consultor.

This common Study house has been already operating for 4 years as a common Philosophy Study House for the two Units in India. There are 13 students in Philosophy from the two units.

There is already a MOU for a common Novitiate between the two units, and a MOU for a common Theology Institute between the three units in India. This is now an important step forward for joint collaboration in Formation in the country.

 

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Final Ext. General Visitation in Bangalore

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The Final Session of the Extraordinary General Visitation and Assembly began on 7th May, 2018 in Bangalore, India. Along with Fr. Ben Ma, C.Ss.R. (Conference Coordinator) and Fr. Sebastian, C.Ss.R., (General Consultor) the General Superior, Fr. Michael Brehl is one of the Animators. The assembly of around hundred Redemptorists would spend time together reflecting upon the decisions of the twenty fifth General Chapter and finding ways to integrate with the long term and short term plans of the Congregation on the whole.  

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Adult Catechesis through CCC

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A new initiative in the area of Faith Formation for adults was inaugurated by Fr. Vicar Provincial, Edward Joseph at Holy Redeemer Church, Bengaluru on 15th April, 2018. It is a unique project that was developed by the Redemptorists in collaboration with the laity at Holy Redeemer Parish/Sadupadesha Vidyalaya in response to a fervent appeal that came to us from two youth, who felt the need to have their faith grounded on the official teachings of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. In discussing the matter over the course of two or three meetings with these youth, Fr Louis Christopher, Peter Band I developed a vision for a creative way of introducing the laity to the teachings of the CCC in just 24 sessions stretched over the course of one year. The course will draw the best talent available from among the Redemptorists, other religious/priests, and even lay people as resource persons. Demand for this course has been unprecedented. In the very first introductory session conducted by Fr. Francis Pinto, C.Ss.R. there were 45 registered participants and another about 20 unregistered curious on lookers.

Fr. Louis Christopher, the Parish Priest of Holy Redeemer is the spiritual director of the project, I formulated the Syllabus and Ms. Maria Isabel (one of the two youth who initially approached us) has been appointed as the Head Animator of this initiative. In her core team, she has Mr. Samuel Raj Paul (the other youth  who approached us) and 5 other lay animators from the parish. Thus, this project could be seen as a beautiful opportunity for a shared mission with the laity. We pray that this initiative becomes an effective tool that can serve not only the parish, but the wider local Church in Bengaluru.
 

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Extraordinary Visitation at Liguori Province, Kerala, India

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The Extraordinary Visitation hosted by the Liguori Province, Kerala, India began on 30.04.2018 at 10.00 am at Redemptorist Renewal Centre, Vadavathoor, Kerala. Very Rev. Fr. Sebastian Ani Dato, General Consulter for Asia-Oceania and Very Rev. Fr. Ben Ma, Conference Coordinator of Asia-Oceania met with different Commissions, giving an Orientation about the details of the Visitation.

Sixty five Confreres from all the three units in India are participating at the Assembly. The Visitation officially began at 15.00 by a Welcome Speech by Very. Rev. Fr. Joy Poonoly, the Provincial Superior of the Liguori Province followed by an Orientation by Fr. Sebastian and a Presentation of the Message of the General Chapter by Fr. Ben Ma. After a Tea Break, the Plan of the General Government for the sexennium was presented by Fr. Sebastian followed by a Plenary Discussion sharing both the positive and challenging aspects of Restructuring. A concelebrated Mass at 19.00 followed by Dinner where Ordination Anniversary of two confreres was celebrated. The Visitation will continue until 04.05.2018 and will conclude with a Boat Trip to the Back Waters at Kumarakam, a tourist attraction in Kerala.

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