Encontro reúne religiosos e religiosas para diálogo sobre o Vicariato para a Vida Religiosa Consagrada

Religious men and women met on Thursday, October 1, to discuss the Vicariate for Consecrated Life within the Archdiocese of Olinda and Recife. The meeting focused on listening to the expectations and needs of religious members to help build ways to strengthen consecrated life in the region.

The meeting used reflections from Bishop Paulo Jackson's Episcopal Council regarding the Vicariate as a starting point. The Vicariate intends to encourage dialogue, communion, and integration between the Archdiocese and Institutes of Consecrated Life. Participants proposed several actions, including holding an archdiocesan celebration in February for the World Day of Consecrated Life and recognizing the various charisms and services provided by congregations in the Archdiocese. Other suggestions included supporting vocational animation, creating permanent spaces for dialogue, and increasing participation in archdiocesan pastoral work and organizing meetings with the Archbishop.