On January 20-24, 2025, the Assembly of the Federación América Latina Conventuales (FALC) for 2025 was celebrated at the retreat center run by the Cordimariana Sisters in Fortaleza, Brazil.

All of the Ministers Provincial, Custodes and Delegates of each Jurisdiction of the Federation (18) participated, along with the Assistant General for the FALC Federation, Friar Rogério PEREIRA XAVIER.
The Assembly began with a spiritual day which included adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, reflection and a desert experience.
Friar Wilton ALVES ROCHA of the Custody of St. Bonaventure in Brazil (Maranhão) lectured on “The Church in Latin America and Brazil: A Synodal Path.”
Friar Rogério discussed the different aspects of preparing for the 2025 Ordinary General Chapter. He put special emphasis on the logistics of the Chapter, especially for friars who will be taking part for the first time.
Each Jurisdiction reported on its status regarding initial and continuing formation, fraternal relations, ordinary and educational pastoral ministry, problems, difficulties, and challenges, and dreams and plans for the future.
Next, there was a dynamic period spent working in groups to analyze the reports made by each of the Jurisdictions.
A plenary session followed in which the results of the analysis were shared; the importance of initial and continuing formation was highlighted.
In addition to liturgical prayer and daily Mass, the Assembly offered periods of discussion and recreation, all conducted in a convivial atmosphere.
The Assembly concluded with some instructions and recommendations from the Assistant General for the FALC Federation. He also relayed greetings from the Minister General, Friar Carlos TROVARELLI, who could not attend this time, but expressed his closeness through his message. At the end of the Assembly, the President of the FALC Federation, Friar Sidifredo de la Cruz CHAPARRO GUALDRÓN, provided some instructions and presented some proposals for the next Assembly, whose theme is yet to be developed. He thanked everyone for their participation, especially the Custos, Friar Roberto HONORATO OLIVEIRA DOS REMÉDIOS, and all of the friars of the Custody of St. Bonaventure for their attentiveness and fraternal hospitality, which ensured the success of the Assembly.

Friar Mario CASTRO MARTÍNEZ

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