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Comboni Missionaries of the NAP hold Provincial Assembly

Comboni Missionaries of the NAP hold Provincial Assembly

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Rome, Saturday, April 20, 2013
The Comboni Missionaries of the North American Province (NAP) held their provincial assembly during the week of April 15-19. Most of the members attended. The assembly was graced by the active presence of Fr. Antonio Villarino, member of the General Council. In the picture from left: Fr. José Manuel Baeza Gama, provincial superior; Fr. Villarino; and Fr. John Converset.

Fr. Manuel Baeza, provincial superior of the NAP, opened the proceedings the evening of Monday, April 15, by leading a meditative prayer service and giving a brief introduction to the themes of the assembly: the future of the NAP and the upcoming accreditation with Praesidium for the protection of minors. Fr. John Converset was the main moderator of the assembly.

The first full day started with the Eucharist and a series of reports. The provincial gave his report on the state of the NAP. This was followed by community and departmental reports. The afternoon was given to a revision of the section on finances in the provincial directory, a discussion on the criteria established for occupation of the “senior” rooms. There was also enough time for an exchange of ideas concerning our publications.

Wednesday, April 17 started with the Eucharist presided over by Fr. Jerry De Tomasi, who is celebrating his golden jubilee. Then Fr. Antonio Villarino guided us through an overview of the state of the Institute and introduced the topic of the clustering of provinces vs. province-to-delegation change and made clear the mind of the GA on the subject. The topic was then left aside to give the members time for further informal discussion. There followed an exchange of ideas over the upcoming elections of a new provincial administration and future priorities. The work day ended with a re-reading and brief discussion of our own deontological code of conduct. A picnic with the current staff, their spouses and several of our former employees concluded the day and revived old friendships.

Thursday morning was given entirely to a power point presentation given by a member of Praesidium, which is the body that oversees matters that have to do with abuse of minors in the United States. It was interesting to discover that the rules of conduct drafted by the NAP years ago were the basis for our own deontological code and go hand in hand with current national standards. The afternoon was given again to a discussion on the future of the NAP during which various options emerged. The final topic was a discussion on how to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Comboni Missionaries in the United States (1939-2014). The day and the assembly ended with a Eucharist presided over by Fr. Villarino, assisted by Fr. José A. Pimentél who will soon leave Cincinnati for California.

The atmosphere of the assembly was very fraternal and serene and we appreciated the active presence and the words of encouragement of Fr. Antonio.
J. Bragotti


Fr. Manuel Baeza, provincial superior of the NAP,
opened the proceedings the evening of Monday, April 15, 2013. 


Fr. Angelo Biancalana, Fr. Jorge Elías Ochoa Gracián e Fr. Antonio Villarino.


Fr. José Alberto Pimentel Guzmán, Fr. Aldo Pozza
e Fr. Maria Carlo Colleoni Zaverio.