In July of this year 2022, the XXI General Chapter of the Congregation Handmaid of the Divine Heart will be celebrated. But what is a General Chapter?
It is a collegiate assembly formed by a group of sisters who are democratically elected from among the perpetually professed sisters. It is held every 6 years and its purpose is to be faithful to the Gospel, to the Congregational Charism and to the historical moment, to today’s reality. The Chapter is responsible to:
- elect the General Government
- study the situation of the Congregation in order to make the necessary decisions to revitalize its spirit and its apostolic activities.
For this, the Chapter takes into account the contributions of Sisters, communities and apostolic works, Spínola lay affiliates and of all those with whom we share the charism and mission. For all that has been said, we can affirm that it is a very important event not only for the Congregation, but also for all of us who make up the Spinola Family and ultimately, for the Church and the word.
It seeks the constant renewal and adaptation of the Congregation by being attentive to the needs of the Church and the world in fidelity to the Gospel and the Congregational Charism