On November 2-8, 2024, the Presidency of the International Council of the Secular Franciscan Order (CIOFS) met at the Seraphicum in Rome for its autumn session.
The daily program began with Morning Prayer at 7:15 a.m., followed by Mass. From 9:00 a.m.-12:50 p.m. and 3:00-7:50 p.m., the scheduled work listed in the agenda was carried out.
Among the different points on the agenda, particular attention was given to the various reports that will be presented during the OFS Intermediate General Chapter. The Chapter will take place November 9-17, 2024, again at the Seraphicum.
At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, the Presidency Council met with the Minister General of the Conventual Franciscan Order, Friar Carlos TROVARELLI, and the members of his Definitory. The meeting was conducted at the Friary of the Twelve Holy Apostles in Rome. This “let’s get acquainted“ meeting, helped renew the commitment and mutual support of the participants in living the Franciscan charism. The meeting concluded with a fraternal dinner.
Everyone enjoyed the time they spent together. The atmosphere of fraternity and mutual esteem was transformed into a joy the participants had never experienced before.
Friar Ștefan ACATRINEI, OFS General Spiritual Assistant
