The First Synod of Nuns of the Annunciation Congregation

From 1 to 8 June, the abbesses of five communities: Maredret (Belgium), Sovu (Rwanda), Zhytomyr (Ukraine) and Saint Lucia (online), as well as a representative of the abbey in Ahuatepec (Mexico), met at the oldest female abbey of the Congregation in Maredret.

Together with delegates chosen by the communities, they participated in the first Synod of Nuns in the Congregation's history, chaired by the Abbot President and his two assistants: Fr. Brendan Coffey (Glenstal) and Fr. Bernard Lorent (Maredsous). The main topic of discussion was the development of “General Norms for the Nuns of the Congregation of the Annunciation”. An opportunity to discuss formation, solidarity and monastic enclosure was also given to the participants. The meeting resulted in many ideas and practical conclusions. Now, we hope to put them all into practice, step by step.

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