The International Formation Center (CIF) extends this invitation to all the confreres of the Congregation of the Mission to participate in the XXXI session of on-going formation. This encounter will take at the Motherhouse in Paris, September 10th– November 10th, 2018
During the time of this gathering there will presentations on the spirituality, the pastoral approach, and the teachings of Vincent de Paul and those other persons who have contributed to the rich Vincentian heritage that has been entrusted to us. We will also deepen our understanding of some aspects of the history of the Congregation. At the same time, we will examine possible solutions to the complex problems that affect the poor and the Church.
This formation will be complemented with visits to some of the historical Vincentian sites in Paris and in other parts of France … these trips will be undertaken as a pilgrimage, that is, as an opportunity to encounter God, to come to a better understanding of ourselves and to reinforce our sense of communityWe are extending this invitation to those confreres under the age of 55 — those confreres who are older will be provided an opportunity for on-going formation at a later date. These sessions will be offered in the three official languages of the Congregation, that is, English, Spanish and French.
The cost includes food, lodging, travel to the various sites, entrance into museums, and didactic material. Registration should be completed by August 29th, 2018.
For further information contact Father Andrés Motto, CM (Director of CIF) at:
andresmotto@gmail.com
cifparis@cmglobal.org
Translated:
Charles T. Plock, CM
Eastern Province (USA)
