On the way to the Hermitage

Over 50 people – members of the Continental Commissions and guests – will participate in the meeting that will take place from October 3 to 8 at the Hermitage. Since the beginning of the year, they have been reflecting about the topics presented by the Secretariat in order to develop proposals for the General Chapter.

With the contributions they are already sending in, we will draw up a working document that will be the main input for our reflection at the Hermitage.

We have ensured the participation of all continents and Administrative Units. It will be an opportunity to enhance our international communion, and consolidate an identity in which the Marist laity throughout the world can mirror themselves. The fact of living this process at the Hermitage also aims at a closer experience of our foundational sources in order to strengthen the new beginning all together. The Lay Commission Coordinators from two Regions will meet after the event at the Hermitage: the American Continent in Ecuador (November), and Europe in Les Avellanes (December).