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General Chapter – Communication – July 26, 2021

Congrégation de Notre-Dame

Welcome to the 2021 General Chapter of the CND! We hope to transmit the vibrant spirit with which the sisters and associates greeted one another and entered into the general chapter together for the life of the world.

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Zone de Texte: Opening Prayer Marthe Falie Minkoue facilitated the PowerPoint slides supporting Marie de Lovinfosse who led the opening prayer. Sr. Kathleen Deignan’s music capturing the call to “gather up the blood” prepared everyone’s hearts and minds to receive the Holy Spirit and hear the call of Jesus in Matthew 13:16-17. Sr. Agnes’s reflection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zone de Texte: Gifts of the CND The provinces and regions shared many unique gifts. Here are some that were held in common:

               
   
 
    Zone de Texte: Energy
 
 
   

Franciscan Sister, Maria Elena Martinez, General Chapter Facilitator, shared her gifts of warmth, joy, and courage as she commenced the virtual facilitation of this 98th General Chapter of the CND via Zoom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zone de Texte: Sr. Maria Elena reminded the delegates to live out the gifts they brought to the Chapter, especially their common gifts of listening, creativity, and openness. She encouraged everyone to, “Make the path by walking,” share in the joy, to gather in

 

       
   

Integration of Small Groups
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zone de Texte: It was truly a day full of joy and hope for the future of the Congregation of Notre Dame and those whom we serve. Delegates were asked to conclude the day with a moment of silence, reflectingZone de Texte: Today’s small group discussion offered participants the opportunity to reflect