Secular Franciscan Order national assembly concludes in Cadine

The national assembly of the Secular Franciscan Order of Italy concluded in Cadine from October 23 to 25. Representatives from various Italian regional fraternities met to discuss the role of Franciscan laity in the Church and society under the theme of fraternity in a network for the common good.

Sebastiano Nerozzi, a professor at the Catholic University of Milan, introduced a reflection on the future of Europe and peace. The discussion included representatives from ACLI, Azione Cattolica Italiana, and the Focolare Movement.

The three day event took place at the Focolare Movement headquarters in Cadine and concluded with a Mass celebrated by Monsignor Bressan.