From February 1st to 4th, 2024, the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (DICLSAL) convened a conference for consecrated men and women under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope on the Path of Peace.”
From every country up to 4 representatives were invited – one male religious and one woman religious, one member of the Ordo Virginum and one member of a secular institute. Among the delegates from India were Elsa Muttathu, Alice Joseph, Sarita Nazareth, and myself.
The purpose of the meeting was centered around the preparation for the Jubilee year 2025. The participants would return to their own countries and prepare other consecrated persons to live and participate in the Jubilee year.
DIVERSITY
There were around 300 consecrated men and women attending the gathering. Participants came from more than 60 countries, indicating a diverse and international representation. This included five language groups and at times, it was a challenge to communicate with delegates from other language groups.
Fortunately, the English language group was among the largest, and so it was possible for me to have profound conversations with numerous delegates. One conversation, in particular, left a lasting impression. It was with a young Ukrainian sister named Natasha, who vividly described the uncertainty, devastation, and suffering that she and her fellow Ukrainians have endured over the last two years.
Br. Sunil Britto CFC
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