Passionist International Bulletin

Passionist Life - News from the ConferencesCLAPLatin American ConferenceCanonical Visitation of the CALV Province of BrazilIn preparation for the upcoming Provincial Chapter thatwill take place during 25 - 29 July of this year, Fr. AugustoCanali, General Consultor, made a canonical visitation to the17 communities of the CALV Province, situated in the southern and northeastern areas of Brazilduring 28 February - 23 April, 2005. During the period of 29 April - 09 May a visitation tookplace to the community in the region of the mission of Metoro (Mozambique, Africa)In each of the communities, the Consultor guided reflections about the Restructuring of theCongregation, a topic which was discussed during the last General Synod and he presented thesteps of this process that are being proposed and presented by the Superior General, Fr.Ottaviano and General Council.At this time the vocation prospects of the Province in the various phases of formation arevery hopeful: 8 aspirants; 9 postulants; 5 novices (2 from the CALV Province, 1 of the DOMINVicariate and 2 of the VICT Vicariate) and 15 Theology students.Center: Fr. Augusto Canali, C.P., General Consultor,religious and novices of the CALV Province (Brazil).Open CongressThe Congress of the LIBER Vicariate took place from 14 to 17 March 2005, in the city ofHidrolandia (GO - Brazil). The following religious were elected to positions of leadership: Fr.Célio Amaro (Regional Vicar, re-elected), Fr. José Roberto and Fr. Antonio Vermey(Consultors).50th Anniversary of the Parish "La Piedad",San Juan, Puerto Rico28Passionist Parish church of "La Piedad", Isla Verde,San Juan, Puerto RicoPreparations have begun for the upcoming celebrationof the 50th anniversary of the "La Piedad" Parish in theIsla Verde section of San Juan, Puerto Rico on 05January 2006. The CORI Province and the Vicariate ofthe Caribbean are collaborating in the planning of thiscelebration. This event marks 50 years of Passionistpresence in service of the community of the beautifulIsland of Puerto Rico. Various committees have beenformed, in particular those composed of the laity whosecollaboration and participation will insure a variety ofactivities on the parish level. It is important to note thatthis event has served to highlight the historical memoryof our presence on the island and it is for this purposethat a research study is being done.