The Brother's Think Tank met for the third time in Maryknoll, NY on December 3-4. In addition to their discussion of issues facing Brothers in the U.S. the group also considered formation programs for Brothers and the possibilities for promoting the Brother vocation during the upcoming Year of Consecrated Life in 2015. Another session is scheduled for May. The Think Tank is comprised of members of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men, the Religious Brothers Conference, and the Religious Formation Conference.
In a recent meeting with the leaders of men's religious communities Pope Francis has declared that 2015 will be the "Year of Consecrated Life." More details as they become available.
The RBC Board of Directors met in Chicago on November 22-24, 2013. Among other items of regular business the board took the following actions:
1. Continued preparations for the next assembly to be held in New Orleans from July 18-21 2014. 2. Approved a preliminary schedule for the 2014 assembly. 3. Considered possible sites for the 2015 assembly. A decision will be made at the May 2014 board meeting. Also began discussion of possible themes and speakers for the 2015 assembly. 4. Approved a motion to hire Nix Conference and Meeting Management services for the 2014 and 2015 conventions. 5. Reviewed and discussed member feedback from the 2013 conference. 6. Reviewed finances and current budget. 7. Approved the establishment of a fund to assist Brothers in formation cover the cost of the assembly. The next board meeting will be held May 9-11. |
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