Day 10, July 6: Solidarity
The day began with mass celebrated by Fr. Tomaz with the main concelebrants being Michael Talapkanych, the other delegate from the vice-province of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, and Paul Roche of Ireland, the former vice-provincial. In his first words to us as superior general, Fr. Tomaz urged us to be mystics of charity, citing reflections on that theme by our confreres Guiseppe Toscani of Italy and Hugh O’Donnell of the China province.
…Lastly, they spoke about the desired qualities and number of the Assistants General. All of the conferences believed that it should remain at five. Qualities included having a pastoral heart, prudent,
Lastly, they spoke about the desired qualities and number of the Assistants General. All of the conferences believed that it should remain at five. Qualities included having a pastoral heart, prudent, man of prayer, international vision, discerning, man of integrity, comfortable with intercultural relations and hard working. With that, the assembly concluded for the day to enjoy a dinner cruise graciously donated by DePaul University.
Jeremy Dixon
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