On the Path of Revitalization. Service of Animation and Hospitable Governance.

Meeting of local Superiors of the Congregation

Within the program of the General Government, and as a commitment of the 22nd General Chapter, “To promote a spiritual and charismatic governance, paying special attention to the sisters who are beginning in the service of animation and governance,” the meeting of Local Superiors of the Congregation is being held. It will take place in Madrid, Spain, during the month of May, in two different groups.

From May 3 to 10, a group of 24 Local Superiors from 7 circumscriptions are participating in the first of the meetings of Local Superiors at the congregational level, under the theme: “ON THE PATH OF REVITALIZATION: service of animation and hospitable governance,” accompanied by the Superior General, Sr. Idilia Mª Carneiro, and two other sisters from the General Government: Mª Begoña Pérez and María Carmen Martín, Vicar and Second Councilor respectively.

On May 3, the journey began with the arrival of the participants at the “Fray Luis de León” Conference Center in Guadarrama, Madrid.

On May 4, Sr. Idilia María welcomed all those present, encouraging them to be open to undertaking a process of revitalization and restructuring in the daily aspects of their lives.

The morning session was led by Begoña Martínez, from the ADSIS Communities Movement, who challenged participants to live dynamically by fostering two attitudes: an attitude of openness to surprise and an appreciative outlook toward our communities.

The celebration of the Eucharist was presided over by Brother Jesús Etayo of the Order of St. John of God, Superior of the Province of Spain, who offered words of closeness inspired by the hospitable charism, recalling our founders.

The day concluded with a shared prayer, based on the commitment that each sister wishes to assume in the service of animation within her community.

Madrid, May 5, 2026