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16 December 2022

Italy: OCDS Plenary Council of the Central Italy Province

From the 4th to 6th of November 2022, at the «Casa San Silvestro» Carmelite Spiritual Centre of Monte Compatri (outside Rome), the OCDS Plenary Council of the Province of Central Italy was held for the definitive revision of their «ad experimentum» Provincial Statute. The meeting was chaired by the OCDS Provincial President Laura Isotton, in collaboration with the Provincial Councillors Gabriella Stilli, Elena Primicerio and Hartine Benussi. The final day was dedicated to formation for the Secular members and the Assistant Priests with the Conference debate presented by Dr Mara Cerroni, on the topic: «Family, a cradle of identity, awareness of and relationship with God, in the light of mystics and the call to contemplation».

At the end, there was a solemn Eucharistic Celebration in which Fiorella Manetta and Paolo Papo, of the Secular Order Community of Monte Compatri, made their Definitive Promises.

In addition to the visit of the Father Provincial, the Plenary Council was enlivened by the participation in the formation day of some Priest Assistants.