The document summarizes the discussions and outcomes of an Extraordinary General Council (EGC) meeting of the Viatorian religious order.
The EGC addressed several topics from the previous General Chapter, including selecting a new location for the 2018 General Chapter, extending future chapters to 18 days, and placing more emphasis on central themes. Financial questions around supporting missions globally were discussed at length but no consensus was reached.
The EGC formed committees around evaluating the congregation's structure, revising vocation ministry guidelines, and defining the mandate for future General Assemblies. Provincial superiors were also tasked with studying changes to commitment formulas for Viatorian associates.
Este documento describe los sockets cliente-servidor y cómo funcionan las comunicaciones entre ellos. Los sockets permiten que los procesos se comuniquen transmitiendo mensajes entre sí a través de conexiones establecidas mediante protocolos como TCP/IP. Existen diferentes tipos de sockets como SOCK_DGRAM para comunicaciones no conectadas a través de UDP y SOCK_STREAM para comunicaciones fiables mediante TCP. El proceso de establecer una conexión implica que el servidor cree un socket con nombre y espere la conexión del cliente, mientras que el cliente crea un socket sin nombre y se cone
El documento describe cómo el Proyecto Manhattan, que buscaba resolver los enormes problemas de cálculo para desarrollar la bomba atómica, sentó las bases de la arquitectura de los ordenadores modernos. Además, explica que la invención de la bomba atómica dividió el mundo en bloques y llevó a una carrera tecnológica sin precedentes entre Estados Unidos y la Unión Soviética. Finalmente, señala que aunque las guerras han traído avances, el precio en vidas humanas ha sido enorme.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
The document summarizes the installation of the new Viatorian General Council on September 1, 2012 in Vourles, France. It provides brief biographies of each council member and outlines their responsibilities. The event celebrated the beginning of the new pastoral team's service and renewed hope for the Viatorian community. Participants felt inspired by being in Vourles, the birthplace of their founder Louis Querbes.
Este documento describe los principales componentes de una computadora, incluyendo el gabinete, fuente de poder, tarjeta madre, puertos de entrada y salida, memoria RAM, procesadores, disco duro, teclado, monitor, mouse, unidades de disquete, tarjeta de video, tarjeta de sonido y dispositivos periféricos como escáneres y cámaras. Explica los diferentes tipos de cada componente y sus funciones básicas.
El documento proporciona información sobre la Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios. Establece que la universidad ofrece educación superior de alta calidad y accesible, formando profesionales éticos y líderes de transformación social. Además, describe que la universidad se enfoca en brindar oportunidades educativas a estudiantes con limitados recursos económicos pero con alto compromiso académico y de comportamiento.
Este documento describe los sockets cliente-servidor y cómo funcionan las comunicaciones entre ellos. Los sockets permiten que los procesos se comuniquen transmitiendo mensajes entre sí a través de conexiones establecidas mediante protocolos como TCP/IP. Existen diferentes tipos de sockets como SOCK_DGRAM para comunicaciones no conectadas a través de UDP y SOCK_STREAM para comunicaciones fiables mediante TCP. El proceso de establecer una conexión implica que el servidor cree un socket con nombre y espere la conexión del cliente, mientras que el cliente crea un socket sin nombre y se cone
El documento describe cómo el Proyecto Manhattan, que buscaba resolver los enormes problemas de cálculo para desarrollar la bomba atómica, sentó las bases de la arquitectura de los ordenadores modernos. Además, explica que la invención de la bomba atómica dividió el mundo en bloques y llevó a una carrera tecnológica sin precedentes entre Estados Unidos y la Unión Soviética. Finalmente, señala que aunque las guerras han traído avances, el precio en vidas humanas ha sido enorme.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
The document summarizes the installation of the new Viatorian General Council on September 1, 2012 in Vourles, France. It provides brief biographies of each council member and outlines their responsibilities. The event celebrated the beginning of the new pastoral team's service and renewed hope for the Viatorian community. Participants felt inspired by being in Vourles, the birthplace of their founder Louis Querbes.
Este documento describe los principales componentes de una computadora, incluyendo el gabinete, fuente de poder, tarjeta madre, puertos de entrada y salida, memoria RAM, procesadores, disco duro, teclado, monitor, mouse, unidades de disquete, tarjeta de video, tarjeta de sonido y dispositivos periféricos como escáneres y cámaras. Explica los diferentes tipos de cada componente y sus funciones básicas.
El documento proporciona información sobre la Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios. Establece que la universidad ofrece educación superior de alta calidad y accesible, formando profesionales éticos y líderes de transformación social. Además, describe que la universidad se enfoca en brindar oportunidades educativas a estudiantes con limitados recursos económicos pero con alto compromiso académico y de comportamiento.
The document summarizes feedback from Orkney Islands Council's Community Conversation meetings held in June 2018. The top issues raised across Orkney included introducing a tourist tax, enabling communities to volunteer for services by clarifying insurance and safety, supporting council-run income generation projects and wind farms, having communities take over some local services like road maintenance, improving campsites to increase income, empowering staff to be creative, and considering funding for community link officers. Other common ideas were more reuse and recycling projects run at the community level. The report provides further details on the top issues for different geographical areas and council services.
Consortium newsletter inaugural issue march 2012mfotsy
The document provides an update on activities of the CGIAR Consortium since the reform process began. It discusses progress made on several fronts, including the approval and funding of 15 CGIAR Research Programs, signing of additional countries to the Consortium agreement, establishment of board committees, selection process for a new CEO, and development of monitoring principles and reporting templates for research programs. It also outlines current activities like the implementation of a gender strategy, establishment of a strategic research theme on agrobiodiversity, and efforts to improve communications and branding across CGIAR.
Consortium newsletter inaugural issue march 2012CGIAR
The document provides an update on activities of the CGIAR Consortium since the reform process began. It discusses progress made on several fronts, including the approval and funding of 15 CGIAR Research Programs, signing of additional countries to the Consortium agreement, establishment of board committees, selection process for a new CEO, and development of monitoring principles and reporting templates for research programs. It also outlines current activities like the implementation of a gender strategy, establishment of a strategic research theme on agrobiodiversity, and efforts to improve communications and branding across CGIAR.
This document from the UNFCCC Secretariat outlines options for changing the frequency and organization of sessions of the COP, CMP and their subsidiary bodies from annual to biennial. It notes that annual sessions are currently the norm but biennial sessions could advance technical work in between. It presents scenarios for biennial COP/CMP sessions along with subsidiary bodies meeting at least 3 times per year and constituted bodies continuing their work. The SBI is invited to consider these options and provide guidance.
This document contains opening remarks from Ambassador Milovanovic to the Kimberley Process plenary meeting. The summary includes:
1) The Ambassador thanks various governments, organizations, and individuals for their support and contributions to the Kimberley Process throughout the year, including South Africa, the US, industry groups, and working group chairs.
2) He welcomes participants and observes that their tasks are to strengthen the Kimberley Process and ensure it can meet future challenges. He emphasizes the need for constructive discussion.
3) The Ambassador provides an overview of Kimberley Process activities during the year that focused on implementation, enforcement, development assistance, and expanding participation.
The document discusses preparations for the 2014 UN World Conference on Indigenous Peoples. It summarizes discussions that took place at an Arctic Caucus presentation and a meeting in Copenhagen. Key points include: the Arctic Caucus supports establishing the WCIP and indigenous involvement in preparations; a WCIP Global Coordinating Group was formed representing all seven indigenous regions; and the Arctic Caucus endorses recommendations to ensure full indigenous participation in the WCIP process and secure funding.
This document summarizes proceedings from a validation workshop held in September 2012 regarding a project to enhance financial services in the Eastern Caribbean through consolidating synergies among indigenous banks. The workshop brought together representatives from indigenous banks in the region to consider options identified in a diagnostic study. Case studies were presented, including on the German Savings Banks Group, seen as particularly relevant due to its decentralized structure and experience consolidating IT systems. Ten recommendations were made regarding areas for potential collaboration between indigenous banks, such as joint risk management, procurement, and developing a shared IT infrastructure and electronic transaction framework.
The document summarizes a workshop held in Tripoli, Libya to discuss establishing the Middle East and North Africa Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (MCREEE).
[1] Six initial projects were selected for immediate implementation, focusing on strategies and policies, R&D and technology transfer, and public-private partnerships. [2] A proposal was approved to establish MCREEE either as an independent intergovernmental organization or under an existing one like the Arab League. [3] Syria and Tunisia were selected to provide representatives for an interim secretariat to manage preparations until MCREEE's formal creation.
How To Write A Summary - OBAT KUAT ALAMI 51B3Tonya Roberts
The document provides instructions for creating an account and submitting assignment requests on the HelpWriting.net website. It describes a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with an email and password. 2) Complete an order form with instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Review bids from writers and choose one. 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment. 5) Request revisions until satisfied. The website promises original, high-quality content and refunds for plagiarized work.
This document discusses the feasibility of convening periodic global meetings of small state representatives. It outlines existing forums for small states and the potential value of an additional meeting to allow more in-depth discussion of issues. Key topics of discussion could include economic development challenges. The meeting aims to share experiences and advocate on behalf of small states. Suggested formats include presentations, discussions, and breakout sessions over 1.5-2 days. Responses so far support the idea but more feedback is needed on timing, location, and other details.
The document proposes recommendations for institutional reforms to strengthen the African Union. It finds that the AU currently lacks focus, has overlapping structures and agencies, and suffers from poor implementation of decisions. The key recommendations are to:
1. Focus the AU on priority areas like peace/security, economic integration, and representing Africa globally.
2. Realign AU institutions like the Commission and NEPAD to deliver on priorities.
3. Manage the AU efficiently through reforms to Summit working methods and the Permanent Representatives Committee.
4. Achieve financial autonomy and accountability to sustainably finance the AU.
The reforms aim to make the AU more effective in responding to challenges and improving citizens' lives.
This is a report from Patrick Marshall to the Regional Districts on behalf of the Coastal Community Network as a result of the meeting with Regional District Chairs and CAO's held in Victoria BC March 2012
This document provides an update on Fund Office functions and the CGIAR Fund status. It discusses:
1. The Fund Office has 9 staff members working in areas like fund management, resource mobilization, governance, communications, and administration.
2. As of August 2015, the CGIAR Fund balance was $275.1 million, with $391.6 million received so far in 2015 and $323 million disbursed. The balance has fluctuated between $48-74 million in 2015.
3. The 2015 funding outlook faces challenges from a stronger US dollar, donor budget cuts, and expiring multi-year donor commitments that need renewing for 2016. The 2016 projection is $210 million for Windows
MILESTONES IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CCARDESACCARDESA
The process of establishing a sub-regional organisation (SRO), later known as CCARDESA, to coordinate agric R&D started in 2006 as part of the preparation of the SADC Multi-country Agricultural Productivity Programme (SADC MAPP)
SADC MAPP - a 15-year regional programme to translate into action Pillar 4 of CAADP and taking into account regional priorities in the RISDP of SADC and the 2004 Dar es Salaam Declaration on food security by SADC Heads of State.
A Steering Committee comprising 12 members from different SADC countries was appointed by the SADC Secretariat to help steer the process.
MILESTONES IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CCARDESAftaafrica
The process of establishing a sub-regional organisation (SRO), later known as CCARDESA, to coordinate agric R&D started in 2006 as part of the preparation of the SADC Multi-country Agricultural Productivity Programme (SADC MAPP)
SADC MAPP - a 15-year regional programme to translate into action Pillar 4 of CAADP and taking into account regional priorities in the RISDP of SADC and the 2004 Dar es Salaam Declaration on food security by SADC Heads of State.
A Steering Committee comprising 12 members from different SADC countries was appointed by the SADC Secretariat to help steer the process.
Consultation on the resident coordinator system 2006Dr Lendy Spires
This document provides background information and objectives for a consultation on reforming the United Nations Resident Coordinator System. The consultation aims to identify challenges in coordinating UN activities at the country level and discuss how to strengthen the Resident Coordinator System. Possible topics for discussion include how the UN supports national priorities, the Resident Coordinator's relationship with UN agencies and role in the country, and how Resident Coordinators are selected, evaluated, and supported. The goal is to develop recommendations for improving coherence, effectiveness, and efficiency of the UN's coordination at the country level.
The 2014 Climate Knowledge Brokers workshop brought together over 50 organizations working in climate knowledge brokering. Key outcomes included strengthening collaborative links between brokers and exploring options to raise ambitions as a group. Participants discussed how brokers fit within the climate sector landscape, how the sector is evolving, user needs, and knowledge gaps. Next steps focused on developing a vision for a "Climate Knowledge Grid" to better connect brokers and enable funding for joint projects. The Climate Knowledge Brokers Coordination Hub was introduced to coordinate members and provide collaboration tools to advance these goals.
The document is a report from the Technical Working Group (TWG) on Governance appointed by CARICOM Heads of Government. It provides 15 recommendations for regional governance in the Caribbean Community, including:
1) Accepting the recommendations of the Prime Ministerial Expert Group on Governance in broad outlines.
2) Continuing to operate CARICOM as a community of sovereign states based on new legal and institutional arrangements.
3) Recognizing the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas as the legal basis for the functioning of the Community.
4) Creating a Caribbean Community Commission subject to the authority of the Conference of Heads of Government.
The Future of the International Monetary Fund: A Canadian Perspective
The CIGI/CIC Special Report on the future of the International Monetary Fund looks at the IMF’s role in the context of the global economic crisis and the new economic and financial governance architecture that is emerging. The authors recognize that IMF reform is an ongoing process, and suggest that the Fund can and should be an integral part of reinvigorating the international financial system. CIGI and the CIC brought together Canadian academics and policy experts to discuss how best to equip the IMF to contribute to the post-crisis world. The report makes recommendations regarding the IMF’s role in the international financial system, governance of the IMF, and IMF functional reforms. It also suggests that the IMF’s members continue to ensure the organization can achieve its goals.
El documento describe los desafíos iniciales que enfrentaron los hermanos viatorianos franceses al establecerse en Canadá en 1847, incluyendo la falta de recursos, la inexperiencia de los hermanos y las dificultades para adaptarse a la realidad canadiense. También destaca el liderazgo y apoyo clave del obispo Bourget y del padre Querbes para superar los problemas y establecer con éxito la nueva fundación viatoriana en Canadá.
El documento describe el carisma de Luis Querbes, fundador de la Comunidad viatoriana. Querbes tuvo la capacidad de ver las necesidades de las comunidades rurales de su época y responder reuniendo catequistas laicos para la educación cristiana. Su carisma continúa dando frutos a través de la Comunidad viatoriana que ahora opera en 15 países.
The document summarizes feedback from Orkney Islands Council's Community Conversation meetings held in June 2018. The top issues raised across Orkney included introducing a tourist tax, enabling communities to volunteer for services by clarifying insurance and safety, supporting council-run income generation projects and wind farms, having communities take over some local services like road maintenance, improving campsites to increase income, empowering staff to be creative, and considering funding for community link officers. Other common ideas were more reuse and recycling projects run at the community level. The report provides further details on the top issues for different geographical areas and council services.
Consortium newsletter inaugural issue march 2012mfotsy
The document provides an update on activities of the CGIAR Consortium since the reform process began. It discusses progress made on several fronts, including the approval and funding of 15 CGIAR Research Programs, signing of additional countries to the Consortium agreement, establishment of board committees, selection process for a new CEO, and development of monitoring principles and reporting templates for research programs. It also outlines current activities like the implementation of a gender strategy, establishment of a strategic research theme on agrobiodiversity, and efforts to improve communications and branding across CGIAR.
Consortium newsletter inaugural issue march 2012CGIAR
The document provides an update on activities of the CGIAR Consortium since the reform process began. It discusses progress made on several fronts, including the approval and funding of 15 CGIAR Research Programs, signing of additional countries to the Consortium agreement, establishment of board committees, selection process for a new CEO, and development of monitoring principles and reporting templates for research programs. It also outlines current activities like the implementation of a gender strategy, establishment of a strategic research theme on agrobiodiversity, and efforts to improve communications and branding across CGIAR.
This document from the UNFCCC Secretariat outlines options for changing the frequency and organization of sessions of the COP, CMP and their subsidiary bodies from annual to biennial. It notes that annual sessions are currently the norm but biennial sessions could advance technical work in between. It presents scenarios for biennial COP/CMP sessions along with subsidiary bodies meeting at least 3 times per year and constituted bodies continuing their work. The SBI is invited to consider these options and provide guidance.
This document contains opening remarks from Ambassador Milovanovic to the Kimberley Process plenary meeting. The summary includes:
1) The Ambassador thanks various governments, organizations, and individuals for their support and contributions to the Kimberley Process throughout the year, including South Africa, the US, industry groups, and working group chairs.
2) He welcomes participants and observes that their tasks are to strengthen the Kimberley Process and ensure it can meet future challenges. He emphasizes the need for constructive discussion.
3) The Ambassador provides an overview of Kimberley Process activities during the year that focused on implementation, enforcement, development assistance, and expanding participation.
The document discusses preparations for the 2014 UN World Conference on Indigenous Peoples. It summarizes discussions that took place at an Arctic Caucus presentation and a meeting in Copenhagen. Key points include: the Arctic Caucus supports establishing the WCIP and indigenous involvement in preparations; a WCIP Global Coordinating Group was formed representing all seven indigenous regions; and the Arctic Caucus endorses recommendations to ensure full indigenous participation in the WCIP process and secure funding.
This document summarizes proceedings from a validation workshop held in September 2012 regarding a project to enhance financial services in the Eastern Caribbean through consolidating synergies among indigenous banks. The workshop brought together representatives from indigenous banks in the region to consider options identified in a diagnostic study. Case studies were presented, including on the German Savings Banks Group, seen as particularly relevant due to its decentralized structure and experience consolidating IT systems. Ten recommendations were made regarding areas for potential collaboration between indigenous banks, such as joint risk management, procurement, and developing a shared IT infrastructure and electronic transaction framework.
The document summarizes a workshop held in Tripoli, Libya to discuss establishing the Middle East and North Africa Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (MCREEE).
[1] Six initial projects were selected for immediate implementation, focusing on strategies and policies, R&D and technology transfer, and public-private partnerships. [2] A proposal was approved to establish MCREEE either as an independent intergovernmental organization or under an existing one like the Arab League. [3] Syria and Tunisia were selected to provide representatives for an interim secretariat to manage preparations until MCREEE's formal creation.
How To Write A Summary - OBAT KUAT ALAMI 51B3Tonya Roberts
The document provides instructions for creating an account and submitting assignment requests on the HelpWriting.net website. It describes a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with an email and password. 2) Complete an order form with instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Review bids from writers and choose one. 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment. 5) Request revisions until satisfied. The website promises original, high-quality content and refunds for plagiarized work.
This document discusses the feasibility of convening periodic global meetings of small state representatives. It outlines existing forums for small states and the potential value of an additional meeting to allow more in-depth discussion of issues. Key topics of discussion could include economic development challenges. The meeting aims to share experiences and advocate on behalf of small states. Suggested formats include presentations, discussions, and breakout sessions over 1.5-2 days. Responses so far support the idea but more feedback is needed on timing, location, and other details.
The document proposes recommendations for institutional reforms to strengthen the African Union. It finds that the AU currently lacks focus, has overlapping structures and agencies, and suffers from poor implementation of decisions. The key recommendations are to:
1. Focus the AU on priority areas like peace/security, economic integration, and representing Africa globally.
2. Realign AU institutions like the Commission and NEPAD to deliver on priorities.
3. Manage the AU efficiently through reforms to Summit working methods and the Permanent Representatives Committee.
4. Achieve financial autonomy and accountability to sustainably finance the AU.
The reforms aim to make the AU more effective in responding to challenges and improving citizens' lives.
This is a report from Patrick Marshall to the Regional Districts on behalf of the Coastal Community Network as a result of the meeting with Regional District Chairs and CAO's held in Victoria BC March 2012
This document provides an update on Fund Office functions and the CGIAR Fund status. It discusses:
1. The Fund Office has 9 staff members working in areas like fund management, resource mobilization, governance, communications, and administration.
2. As of August 2015, the CGIAR Fund balance was $275.1 million, with $391.6 million received so far in 2015 and $323 million disbursed. The balance has fluctuated between $48-74 million in 2015.
3. The 2015 funding outlook faces challenges from a stronger US dollar, donor budget cuts, and expiring multi-year donor commitments that need renewing for 2016. The 2016 projection is $210 million for Windows
MILESTONES IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CCARDESACCARDESA
The process of establishing a sub-regional organisation (SRO), later known as CCARDESA, to coordinate agric R&D started in 2006 as part of the preparation of the SADC Multi-country Agricultural Productivity Programme (SADC MAPP)
SADC MAPP - a 15-year regional programme to translate into action Pillar 4 of CAADP and taking into account regional priorities in the RISDP of SADC and the 2004 Dar es Salaam Declaration on food security by SADC Heads of State.
A Steering Committee comprising 12 members from different SADC countries was appointed by the SADC Secretariat to help steer the process.
MILESTONES IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CCARDESAftaafrica
The process of establishing a sub-regional organisation (SRO), later known as CCARDESA, to coordinate agric R&D started in 2006 as part of the preparation of the SADC Multi-country Agricultural Productivity Programme (SADC MAPP)
SADC MAPP - a 15-year regional programme to translate into action Pillar 4 of CAADP and taking into account regional priorities in the RISDP of SADC and the 2004 Dar es Salaam Declaration on food security by SADC Heads of State.
A Steering Committee comprising 12 members from different SADC countries was appointed by the SADC Secretariat to help steer the process.
Consultation on the resident coordinator system 2006Dr Lendy Spires
This document provides background information and objectives for a consultation on reforming the United Nations Resident Coordinator System. The consultation aims to identify challenges in coordinating UN activities at the country level and discuss how to strengthen the Resident Coordinator System. Possible topics for discussion include how the UN supports national priorities, the Resident Coordinator's relationship with UN agencies and role in the country, and how Resident Coordinators are selected, evaluated, and supported. The goal is to develop recommendations for improving coherence, effectiveness, and efficiency of the UN's coordination at the country level.
The 2014 Climate Knowledge Brokers workshop brought together over 50 organizations working in climate knowledge brokering. Key outcomes included strengthening collaborative links between brokers and exploring options to raise ambitions as a group. Participants discussed how brokers fit within the climate sector landscape, how the sector is evolving, user needs, and knowledge gaps. Next steps focused on developing a vision for a "Climate Knowledge Grid" to better connect brokers and enable funding for joint projects. The Climate Knowledge Brokers Coordination Hub was introduced to coordinate members and provide collaboration tools to advance these goals.
The document is a report from the Technical Working Group (TWG) on Governance appointed by CARICOM Heads of Government. It provides 15 recommendations for regional governance in the Caribbean Community, including:
1) Accepting the recommendations of the Prime Ministerial Expert Group on Governance in broad outlines.
2) Continuing to operate CARICOM as a community of sovereign states based on new legal and institutional arrangements.
3) Recognizing the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas as the legal basis for the functioning of the Community.
4) Creating a Caribbean Community Commission subject to the authority of the Conference of Heads of Government.
The Future of the International Monetary Fund: A Canadian Perspective
The CIGI/CIC Special Report on the future of the International Monetary Fund looks at the IMF’s role in the context of the global economic crisis and the new economic and financial governance architecture that is emerging. The authors recognize that IMF reform is an ongoing process, and suggest that the Fund can and should be an integral part of reinvigorating the international financial system. CIGI and the CIC brought together Canadian academics and policy experts to discuss how best to equip the IMF to contribute to the post-crisis world. The report makes recommendations regarding the IMF’s role in the international financial system, governance of the IMF, and IMF functional reforms. It also suggests that the IMF’s members continue to ensure the organization can achieve its goals.
El documento describe los desafíos iniciales que enfrentaron los hermanos viatorianos franceses al establecerse en Canadá en 1847, incluyendo la falta de recursos, la inexperiencia de los hermanos y las dificultades para adaptarse a la realidad canadiense. También destaca el liderazgo y apoyo clave del obispo Bourget y del padre Querbes para superar los problemas y establecer con éxito la nueva fundación viatoriana en Canadá.
El documento describe el carisma de Luis Querbes, fundador de la Comunidad viatoriana. Querbes tuvo la capacidad de ver las necesidades de las comunidades rurales de su época y responder reuniendo catequistas laicos para la educación cristiana. Su carisma continúa dando frutos a través de la Comunidad viatoriana que ahora opera en 15 países.
El documento describe la vida y obra del Padre Querbes, fundador de los Hermanos de San Viator. Querbes se dio cuenta de la necesidad de educación en las áreas rurales y pequeños pueblos alejados. Comenzó abriendo escuelas en docenas de municipios cerca de Lyon, pero luego buscó la aprobación del Vaticano para expandirse más allá de esos límites. Con el tiempo, abrió escuelas en 13 departamentos de Francia para servir a las comunidades más desfavorecidas y alejadas.
El documento presenta una serie de figuras religiosas católicas de Lyon y la región circundante entre los siglos XVIII y XX, incluyendo a Luis Querbes, fundador de la Sociedad de San Viator. Se describe brevemente la vida y obras de Juan Claudio Colin, Marcelino Champagnat, Juana María Cliavoin, Andrés Coindre, Claudine Thévenet y otros que contribuyeron a la Iglesia en esa época. También se mencionan figuras contemporáneas como Juan María Vianney y Benoît Coste.
Este documento describe el contexto histórico y social en el que vivió el sacerdote francés Luis Querbes a principios del siglo XIX, incluyendo los desafíos que enfrentó la Iglesia Católica durante la Revolución Francesa y el Primer Imperio. También resume brevemente la visión de Querbes para establecer una orden religiosa dedicada a la educación que pudiera ayudar a reconstruir la fe cristiana en Francia después de este período turbulento.
El documento describe la fundación de los Clérigos de San Viator en Canadá a mediados del siglo XIX. Tres catequistas viatorianos fueron enviados por el fundador Luis Querbes en 1847 para responder a la solicitud del Obispo Bourget de Montreal, quien buscaba maestros para la educación cristiana de la juventud. Aunque el proyecto comenzó de forma modesta, con el tiempo se convertiría en una importante presencia en la Iglesia y la educación canadienses gracias al trabajo de los viatorianos y el apoyo del Ob
En vivo vida nueva - escuela de verano san viator SERSO San Viator
La Escuela de Verano 'San Viator' es un encuentro anual donde unos 100 profesores de los colegios viatorianos en España se reúnen al final del curso escolar para recargar energías trabajando, rezando y compartiendo experiencias. Este año se celebrará la 25a edición en Valladolid del 28 al 30 de junio, donde participarán profesores de los 6 colegios viatorianos en España. La Escuela de Verano ofrece talleres, dinámicas grupales y tiempo para la convivencia, con el objetivo de reforzar el carisma educ
El P. Querbes viajó a Roma para obtener la aprobación pontificia para su sociedad de catequistas. Tras varios meses de reuniones y revisiones de los estatutos con consultores en Roma, la Congregación de obispos y regulares aprobó finalmente los estatutos el 21 de septiembre de 1838, otorgando la aprobación pontificia buscada. Esto aseguró el futuro de la sociedad y su desarrollo con una estructura de derecho pontificio.
El documento presenta un cuadro con datos sobre el Índice de Desarrollo Humano y sus componentes para diferentes países en 2012. El cuadro incluye información sobre la esperanza de vida al nacer, los años promedio de escolaridad, los años esperados de escolaridad, el ingreso nacional bruto per cápita y la clasificación de los países según estos indicadores y el IDH. Los países se clasifican en muy alto, alto y medio desarrollo humano dependiendo de su puntaje composite en el Índice de Desarrollo Humano.
La Carta de la Comunidad viatoriana describe la identidad y el carisma de esta comunidad. La Comunidad viatoriana se inscribe en el movimiento asociativo que invita a los laicos a participar en los carismas religiosos. Incluye tanto a Viatores religiosos como asociados, quienes comparten el mismo carisma de Luis Querbes aunque vivan sus vocaciones de manera diferente. El carisma de la comunidad incluye anunciar el Evangelio, suscitar comunidades de fe, y vivir la espiritualidad y vida comunitaria
1. NEWSBRIEF OF THE GENERAL DIRECTION
No. 56 February, 2013
Last January 22nd, a Canadian Clipper cold front invaded Chicago just in time to greet the
EGC participants as they deplaned at O’Hare Field. Those less accustomed to the cold biting
winds were happy to quickly take refuge in the heated automobiles that would take them
to the Viatorian Province Center in Arlington Heights. All had unpacked their bags before
the official opening took place at a celebration inspired by the inopportune visit of Jesus’
family: Your mother and your brothers are outside… (Luke 8:19-21).
I chose this text from Saint Luke to open this
Extraordinary General Council for two reasons:
it speaks to us about those who surround Jesus,
which includes ourselves, and also about those
who want to see Jesus, which likewise includes
us. It speaks to us of the family that we
constitute, which includes ourselves, as well as
of the family that we are called upon to become,
to which we are strongly invited. Even more so,
it challenges us directly about the extent of our
feeling of belonging at the service of one and
the same charism. (Extract from the Opening
Message of the Superior General.)
Over the course of the seven-day EGC meeting, frank discussions manifested a firm
willingness to provide follow-up steps to last summer’s General Chapter. Additionally, this
time provided an opportunity for the General Council members, the new superior of the
Delegation of France, and the four Provincial Superiors to come into contact with the
Viatorians of the Chicago Province. That experience, which was greatly appreciated, will
bring us, in the future, to other places. An outstanding welcome awaited our group.
2. To Tom and to the Province of Chicago, I wish to express our gra-
titude with words that are sincere and filled with astonishment,
words that are as touching as the excellent welcome that you have
reserved for us. Thank you, Tom, as we proclaim, loud and clear,
how beautiful, warm, and extremely generous is the Province
Center of the Chicago Viatorians. (Extract from the Closing Mes-
sage of the Superior General.)
In the time following a General Chapter, there is no shortage of
topics to be treated. A full agenda occupied the ten participants
and the two translators until the final afternoon. Please allow us to highlight here the careful
and voluminous work accomplished by Dudley Pierre and John Peeters, our two translators:
I could not conclude this message without offering sincere gratitude to
our two translators, John and Dudley. Their task is difficult and calls for a
great deal of patience and humility. Translating what another person is
saying sometimes becomes a kind of miracle, especially when the ideas
are not the clearest. You did excellent work under practical conditions
that were not necessarily ideal. John, the master, and Du-
dley, the novice, both proved that they have what is essential
for accomplishing that task: the necessary skills and a love
for their community. Thank you very much to both of you!
(Extract from the Closing Message of the Superior General.)
The present issue of Viator Web will strive to present
several conclusions drawn from the topics studied and
especially to show you the joy experienced by the ten EGC members in sharing their
passion for the Viatorian Community and their willingness to promote its development.
In addition to reviewing the evaluations made by those who
participated in last summer’s General Chapter, the EGC members
expressed their personal points of view. Certain decisions were
made:
• Considering the uncertainty about the availability of the Casa
Divin Maestro in Ariccia in 2018, each one will begin looking
for another site for the 2018 General Chapter. Limited
personnel in Rome and the many needs occasioned by a
General Chapter chapter prompt us to explore the possibility of holding the
chapter in one of our provinces.
• The evaluation indicated clearly that the chapter members felt
that they were under extreme time constraints. Consequently,
the decision was made to extend the chapter to eighteen days.
• The committee of the chapter (EGC), when it comes time to
plan the program and the various steps, will try to place greater
emphasis on a chosen theme.
3. The General Council had presented to the EGC members a text
that tried to offer a global response to the General Chapter’s
concern about the economic situation of the Congregation and
the request to establish an International Development Office for
the Mission. That effort was appreciated and gave rise to lengthy
discussions. At first sight, that was to be the main course (plat de
Economic
résistance). Even though all recognized the value of that docu-
Questions ment with regard to the chapter decisions and texts, it was not
and possible to come to a satisfactory consensus for the moment. The
Global commentaries expressed and the nuances invoked by the
Proposal concerned superiors with regard to the financial urgency calling
for an imminent change in our ways of financing our foundations
made it necessary to reconsider our approach with a view to setting
up the aforementioned International Office. This subject will be
treated again at the 2014 EGC meeting.
In order for us to have information that is precise and based upon
common criteria, it is asked that each national community of the
Congregation proceed with an audit and an actuarial study. The
data thus obtained will enable us to have a more precise idea of
the real economic situation of the International Congregation and
to plan for necessary adjustments.
Financial General Chapter Text No. 9 uses very specific language: it strongly
Participation of All urges the different instances of the Community to assure financial
Viatorians in the participation by all Viatorians in the functioning of the Community.
Functioning of the Consequently, each provincial superior and the superior of the
Viatorian Delegation of France will have to present, at the 2014 EGC mee-
Community ting, the solution decided upon for their entity and the criteria
used to arrive at their decision.
The reaction is almost automatic: the General Chapter gives a man-
date – and a committee must be created. Thus, a certain number
of committees will be established over the course of the coming months:
• With a view to evaluating the general structure of the
Congregation, a central committee will be formed. It will first of
all have to establish the criteria necessary for evaluating the
structure of the Congregation on all its levels, from the
Mandates foundations to the General Council, including interprovincial
and organisms (CLAC and CCVAO) as well. Locally, another committee
Committees (chosen by the local councils) will see to it that the evaluation is
made and that the results are transmitted to the central
committee.
• The theme of vocation ministry is very much present in the
Chapter Acts. A committee will be given the task of redacting a
document for the entire Community, after the example of the
Ratio Formationis, establishing a framework of reference for
vocation ministry.
4. • The next General Assembly will take place in February, 2016, in
Spain. The EGC members decided to set up a committee of
Viatorians responsible for responding to the precise mandates
Mandates and
contained in Chapter Acts 5.2 and 24.3. It will be a question of
Committees defining the mandate, the competencies, the representativity,
(end)
the operating rules and regulations, and the frequency of the
Assembly of the Viatorian Community. Additionally, the ques-
tion of leadership needs to be clarified.
Each provincial superior and the superior of the Delegation of France
Commitment
agree to study a proposed modification in the commitment formula of
Formula of Viatorian associates in order to translate the full extent of that
Viatorian commitment while, at the same time, avoiding any juridical bond with
Associates the Congregation. This theme will be treated again at the 2014 EGC
meeting.
Over the course of the last three years, in response to a request
from the Delegation of France, the International Viatorian
Community has made a commitment to finance the Ivory Coast Vice-
Delegation. The economic fragility of the Delegation of France and
the impact of the social upheaval in the Ivory Coast called for that
gesture of sharing, in which all participated. The three-year agree-
International ment came to an end in August, 2012.
Financial After a study of the situation furnished by Father Léon Desbos
Assistance conjointly with the General Treasurer, it was agreed:
for the • to extend, for the 2012-2013 fiscal year, international assistance
in the amount of 84,000 € ($105,000). That amount will be equally
Ivory Coast divided between the Delegation of France (50%) and international
assistance (50%).
• Over the course of the coming months, the General Treasurer, in
cooperation with the chief financial officer of the Ivory Coast,
will work to establish a realistic budget for the next two years.
That budget will have to be presented to the superiors of the
provinces and of the delegation. A longer-term decision will be
made before August, 2013.
The theme of acts of sexual abuse committed by religious against
minors occasioned an enriching exchange of ideas. Each provincial
superior and the delegate of France presented the state of that ques-
tion in their respective territories, as well as in the foundations under
their responsibility. It was asked that each province, delegation, vice-
delegation, and foundation establish, in cooperation with the
competent authorities, two policies:
Sexual Abuse
• A first policy with a view to preventing acts of sexual abuse, that
is, to making Viatorians aware of a security environment in that
respect and of attitudes that are no longer acceptable.
• A second policy establishing the steps to be followed when there
are situations of sexual abuse committed against minors or when
there is a complaint along those lines.
Next EGC Meeting The EGC will meet next in Canada from June 16th to 23rd, 2014.
5. Additionally, information was shared about the publication of the Chapter Acts, the study
relative to the location of the General House, and the completion of the report of the
committee of experts by June, 2014. The General Council presented the proposed dates of
its pastoral visits, as well as various elections scheduled to be held in the provinces and the
delegation. Finally, the General Treasurer informed the EGC members about the General
House’s new Internet site, which will soon be coming online and will become the preferred
tool for communications.
Proposed Pastoral Visits by the General Council:
2013 2014
• February/March: Burkina Faso • January/February: Haiti
• April: Elections in the USA • May: Elections in Canada
• September/October: Colombia • September: Elections in Chile
• September/October: Spain
2015 2016
• January: Ivory Coast • February: Third General Assembly
in Spain
• March: Belize and Honduras
• April: Elections in Spain
• September: Canada
• June: Superior of the Delegation
• November: Chile of France
• September: United Stades
• November: Peru
2017 2018
• January/February: Bolivia • General Chapter
• April: Elections in the USA • Elections in Canada
• September/October: Japan and • Elections in Chile
Taiwan
• November: France
6. The Closing Message of the Superior General, Father Alain Ambeault, reflected the spirit in
which this meeting was held. Additionally, he shared his convictions at the conclusion of
this important international meeting. There follows a short extract from the complete text,
which is available at the General Direction’s web site under the heading of “News.”
All of us prepared ourselves well for this meeting, at which the topics to be treated were
not only numerous, but also important. Throughout these last eight days, we kept our
eyes fixed upon our chapter decisions and texts, which served as beacons of the efforts
that we must make, as challenges that we must face, as pathways to conversion, as
confirmations of our ways of acting. That is, indeed, the expression of ultimate authority
in our congregation. The leadership that we must provide, on the level of the provinces
or of the General Council, must move in the direction of a total openness to those calls
and to their implementation everywhere that we live and work.
Our faithfulness to the calls of the General Chapter must be the most beautiful expres-
sion of Viatorian International Solidarity. We are not a confederation of independent
states, but rather a congregation that must have the same points of reference and a
close relationship among all its entities. The level of autonomy of the provinces with
respect to the General Council and of the foundations with respect to their mother pro-
vinces, as well as of the vice-delegation with respect to the delegation, has no other
purpose than to nourish the rich diversity of all Viatorians and their essential unity, from
which flows the mission of the Superior General and his council. However, that mission
cannot be carried out – and we would all be missing something if it were not carried out
– without a complete acceptance of your pastoral role in your respective milieux. You do
accept it – and for that I am grateful. The wonderful graces that are offered to us on the
occasion of meetings such as the one that is now concluding are the result of a suspen-
sion of our immediate responsibilities in order to better put on the mantle of a common
responsibility. In that respect, the EGC has made significant progress over these past
years, even though additional efforts must still be made. (Extract from the Closing Mes-
sage of the Superior General.)
Several Souvenir Photos:
7.
8. An Important Step Forward in the Cause of Father Querbes
For quite some time we have been insistently asking Father Daniel Ols, O.P., the relator (re-
porter), to read the documents that we have given him. We wanted to know if those docu-
ments could be considered as definitive or if modifications had to be made. Finally, on January
26, 2013, Father Ols gave us his personally signed Prænotatio Relatoris (reporter’s preliminary
proposal), a rather succinct document, but very well worked out, in which he presents the
Positio (position paper) on the life, the virtues, and the reputation for holiness of Servant of
God Jean Louis Joseph Marie Querbes. In so doing, the relator recognizes that our work has
been completed. He agrees to have the document edited and presented to different Vatican
experts, who will study it in great depth.
Father Ols notes in his Prænotatio that, when he was given responsibility for directing this
cause, the first document that he received was Robert Bonnafous’ excellent biography of the
Servant of God, entitled Un Fondateur Contrarié, which presents all of the characteristics
required for a well-documented biography. He asked, at that time, that the biography be an
integral part of the Positio. Therefore, there will be forty or fifty copies of the Positio deposited
in the Vatican. From what we understand, contrary to what is usually done for all causes, we
will not have to present another documented biography. It will suffice for us to include a
rather brief biography.
The Positio is composed of two parts: the Informatio and the Summarium. The Informatio
contains all the arguments necessary to remove any Dubium (doubt). The historical experts
and the theologians must have the assurance that, in fact, Father Querbes lived out the
theological virtues, the cardinal virtues, the virtues of religious life, and other virtues. The
reputation for holiness that Father Querbes has enjoyed, from the time of his death up until
the present time, must also be verified. The Summarium, for its part, is composed of duly
authenticated documents proving everything that is affirmed in the first part.
All of this doubtlessly constitutes a very important step forward in the process of the cause.
It was not easy to arrive at this point, since Father Ols, the only French-speaking relator in the
Congregation of the Saints, is overburdened. We had to insistently request that he read our
documents. Now, it is up to us to edit that enormous 600-page volume, which contains what
has been written up to the present time. Robert Bonnafous, the author of the original text, is
in the process of finalizing preparations before turning over the volume to the editor.
As soon as we have presented our copies to the Vatican, the cause will be included in the list
of those that must be examined. When our turn comes, our cause will first of all be studied
by historical experts. Since ours is a historical cause, the study of the documents will take on
great importance. If those experts approve it, their opinions and commentaries will be
assembled in another chapter, which will also be remitted to those at the Vatican who already
have the Positio. Similarly, that chapter will be inserted at the beginning of the copies that
have been edited but not bound. They will be available to the Viatorian Community.
Afterwards, everything will be seriously studied by the theological experts, who will give a
definitive response to any Dubium concerning the heroic virtues of Father Querbes. Generally
speaking, causes move forward very slowly. It is possible that we will have to wait some time
for this study to be completed.
9. We should also remind you that the work on behalf of the cause is carried out, not only in
Rome, but also in the midst of the Christian people, especially among his sons and his
daughters, who pray, who gain additional knowledge, and who strengthen themselves with
the thoughts and the example of their Founder. There is no doubt that this time of waiting
cannot help but be profitable.
Please allow me to sincerely thank Father José Antonio Lezama for this article,
which helps us to follow the progress of the cause of our Founder. At the same
time, in the name of all Viatorians, I wish to assure Brother Robert Bonnafous
of the deep recognition that we owe him for the immense amount of work
that he has done in the service of this cause.
This new stage renders homage to both Father Lezama and Brother Bonnafous.
May the two of you be aware that the ongoing work that you accomplish does
not go unnoticed!
In the name of each and every one of us, I assure you of my gratitude.
Alain Ambeault, c.s.v.,
Superior General
Pastoral Visit of the General Council in Burkina Faso
Between February 25th and March 11th, the Superior General and the members of his council
will be in Burkina Faso for their first pastoral visit. This type of visit will involve all the council
members, will facilitate discussions, and will make it possible to foresee different ways for
follow-up steps to be taken.
Not only will we visit the three places where our confreres live and work, but we will also
meet with all of the committees responsible for the life of the foundation and of its apostolic
works.