At the General House of our SSCC sisters, the meeting of the Commission for Spiritual and Historical Patrimony took place on April 30, with the following attendees: Noemí García, Jean Blaise Mwanda, Éric Hernout, Beatriz Montaner, Andrzej Lukawski, and Fernando Cordero.
Among the topics discussed, we highlight the following:
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The work of the postulator general, Andrzej Lukawski, regarding the causes of the Founders and the transfer of their remains to the chapel of Picpus, as well as those of Fathers Mateo Crawley and Rolf Reichenbach, and Father Esteban Gumucio. Also mentioned was the centenary of Blessed Eustaquio's arrival in Brazil. He also detailed the program of the Colloquium dedicated to Fr. Mateo, to be held from November 14 to 16 in Paray-le-Monial (France). Andrzej will soon send out information to the entire Congregation inviting participation in the colloquium.
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Support from the general secretariats for the Commission's publications.
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Éric Hernout reported on the bicentennial of the SSCC Museum at the General House of the brothers, with the publication of a book, evoking our missions. The general archive revealed the burial record of the Good Mother, signed by the Good Father and the SSCC brothers and sisters present at Picpus (to be made public on November 23).
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Letter from the Superiors General and an adoration service for the Feast of the Sacred Hearts.
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Poitiers session planned for July 2026 and 2028.
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Meeting of the Commission with SSCC brothers and sisters studying theology.
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Preparation of a spiritual booklet on the encyclical Dilexit Nos.
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Celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Congregation in Hawaii (2027).
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