On October 4th, at the Pallottine international centre for Formation, 'the Cenacle', in Via Giuseppe Ferrari, Rome, the second annual course for Formation commenced for 18 members of the three Institutes of Pallottine foundation with a week of integration work. In these first days, the objectives of the course and the importance of this time of special Formation for personal spiritual and community growth were explained, with a view to a true renewal of consecrated life in the Pallottine family.
On October 7th in the Church of San Salvatore in Onda, Mass was celebrated for the official opening of the course at the altar of St Vincent Pallotti. The Mass was led by the Rector General, Fr Jacob Nampudakam, who encouraged the participants of the three core communities - coming from Africa, Asia, South America and Europe - to participate fully in Pallottine activities.
The team responsible for the course are Sr Ignes Burin CSAC, Fr Francois Harelimana SAC, Fr Matthew Augustine Thonickal (NA), Sr Josephine D'Souza SAC and Sr Maria Landsberger SAC (pro tem).