Spiritual Journey Towards Becoming One

February: Where My Voyage Began Be sure to participate in the Spiritual Journey Padlet. For instructions on how to use the Padlet, watch this video: Introduction to the Spiritual Journey Transcript of the video by the two General Superiors: Carmel Swords IBVM and Veronica Fuhrmann CJ [Spanish translation follows] Warmest greetings to all members worldwide.

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Mary Ward Week 23rd January – 30th January 2025

Rome, January 2025, Dear companions in the Lord, It is a joy to begin this year knowing that we are on the cusp of merger – the culmination of a process which springs from a deep desire for union of the two branches. Each IBVM member will take her canonical vote on July 31 next.

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Welcome Address CJ ELM

The Congregation of Jesus began their Extended Leadership Meeting on Monday, September 16, 2024. Below you can read the opening address delivered by CJ General Leader Veronica Fuhrmann: Welcome address ELM Loyola, September 16, 2024 It is with great joy and gratitude that I, on behalf of our whole team, welcome you all here in

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Always Forward

This reflection was prepared by David McCallum, SJ, the Executive Director of Discerning Leadership, a ministry of the Society of Jesus that fosters leadership for a synodal Church. David has been serving as one of the facilitators for the Extended Leadership Meeting in Loyola, Spain. ***Spanish Follows*** On the Road Together 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Recap of ELM

ELM FINAL DAY The 2024 Loyola ELM came to a conclusion today. The CJ participants continued their work, focussed on the topic of finance and the future of Via Nomentana. The final session was filled with joy and gratitude for the opportunity for getting to know the IBVM and the CJ members and growing together

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Opening Remarks from ELM in Loyola Spain

The IBVM Extended Leadership Meeting began today in Loyola, Spain with a Eucharistic celebration. During the liturgy, Institute Leader Carmel Swords shared remarks, setting the tone for the coming days’ conversation on Being One. You can view a recording of her remarks and read the text, attached, in both English and Spanish. Please keep ELM

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Susan Daily is a talented Religious Graphic Artist and a Loreto Sister. She discovered her passion for design and colour while studying early in her life. An interest in Graphic Art deepened when she studied Educational Technology. Susan’s art is inspired by her extensive travels in Europe, the Holy Land, and remote Australian communities. She

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Imelda Poole ibvm, a human rights activist and leading anti-slavery campaigner has been awarded an honorary degree from Liverpool Hope University.

See link to story in The Catholic Network: Communicating for the Common Good. Photo from the Catholic Network

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