The General Chapter in different languages

The 85th General Chapter of the Friars Minor Capuchin is an assembly of 188 friars from all over the world. The great number of languages makes the Chapter a rich experience of different cultures, countries, and continents.

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The Capitulars work on the Formation Plan

Rome, September 5. On the General Chapter schedule for September 4 and 5 is reflection and discussion of the Ratio formationis, the general formation plan meant to guide the formation of friars.

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Together around the Lord’s Altar

Rome, September 3. That was the day scheduled for the election of the General Minister, and so it happened, as reported yesterday. Br. Roberto Genuin was elected the new General Minister. Yesterday evening, the capitulars gathered in the Collegio church for the Eucharist, which happened to be the memorial of Pope St. Gregory the Great.

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The New General Minister is Elected

Rome, September 3. Today on the General Chapter schedule was the election of the new General Minister of the Order. At 9:30 in the morning all the friar capitulars gathered in the church of the International College for a special liturgy and a prayer for the election of the new Minister.

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