Third Annual General Assembly of the Champagnat Marist Association

The third Annual General Assembly of the Association of Champagnat Marists of Canada (AMCC), made up of brothers and lay Marists from the District of Canada, took place on April 22 at the Maison Mariste “Champagnat” in Iberville. At the opening of the meeting, in a spirit of prayer and unity, the participants asked the “Good Mother” to support and accompany them in the adventure of ensuring the Marist presence in Canada.

During the Assembly the members proceeded with the election of the new Administration Council of the Association of the Marists of Champagnat (AMCC). They were elected: Fernando Castro as president, Claude Prégent as vice president, Edith Villalon Cordova as secretary, Sllesica del Cid as treasurer, and brother Gilles Lacasse, Ronald Leblanc and Jorge Cuerno as administrators.

Among the activities carried out, the members of the AMCC reflected on the challenges that await them, such as working to create better communication, and sharing activities with the different areas where the Marists are present in the district. And, to make the Marist charism known, above all, through the creation of new fraternities and the consolidation of those that are functioning.

Among the objectives, the members hope to be able to assume the mission of service and commitment in the “Maisonnette à Iberville”, and the “Mission of Santa Teresa d’Avila” in Montreal, place of life and apostolate of the Bonne Mère fraternity, and to seek other opportunities for involvement in the different Marist contexts of the district.

Likewise, they hope to continue strengthening ties with the global network of the Institute, and reflect and live together with the Marist Institute, the next Stage of the Forum on the Lay Marist Vocation. And depending on the possibilities, to be able to participate in different activities with the Arco Norte Region and the Inter-American Network of Marist Spirituality.