SOCIETY ASSEMBLY 2008
MAIDENHEAD
22nd June - 28th June
Participants at the Society Assembly
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General Superior
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Anthony Chantry |
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Vicar General
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Brendan Mulhall |
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General Council
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Michael Corcoran |
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General Council
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Jos Boerkamp |
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Latin America
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Des McGillicuddy |
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Africa
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James Juma |
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Africa
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Dermot Byrne |
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Asia
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Liam Durrant |
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Asia
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Vincent Oates |
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Europe/NAR
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Jan van Luijk |
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Europe/NAR
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Bernard Fox |
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Secretary
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Paul Mooney |
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Day 1 - 22nd June 2008
The Society Assembly began with the Celebration of the Eucharist by the General Superior of the Mill Hill Missionaries. He also gave an overall picture of the state of the Society and the many global challenges that are being addressed.
Day 2 - 23rd June 2008
Fr Michael Corcoran gave a presentation on the work of the Mill Hill MIssionaries in Africa. In the afternoon, Fr Brendan Mulhall gave his report on the work in Asia.
Day 3 - 24th June 2008
Discussion on a new model for the General Council and the process of Regionalisation dominated the morning session.
Day 4 - 25th June 2008
A proposal for a new form of General Council was put forward for further discussion and a recommendation was made on the Luanda Formation Centre.
Day 5 - 26th June 2008
Fr Tony presented the Assembly with the five challenges facing the Formation Programme of the Society
Day 6 - 27th June 2008
Bro Jos Boerkamp presented the Financial Report of the Society. Statements on the various issues were further discussed.
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Day 7 - 28th June 2008
The Society Assembly closed with the Celebration of the Vigil Mass of the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.