General Chapter 2021
"Called to be merciful brothers, joyful and courageous in today's world."
Motto GC2021"Called to be merciful brothers, joyful and courageous in today's world."
Motto GC2021The General Chapter of the Congregation of Brothers CMM was initially scheduled to take place in the spring of 2020. Because of the corona pandemic it had to be postponed several times, but now at last the time has come: the General Chapter will take place from November 8th to 28th, 2021. Most of the participants have now arrived in the Netherlands and are preparing for the coming weeks.
The General Chapter is the highest authority within the community and has legislative authority. Its task is to safeguard the spirit and mission of the Congregation in accordance with the original inspiration and tradition of our community, taking into account the signs of the times. The General Chapter also elects the new General Board and determines the policy for the coming years.
The motto of the General Chapter 2021 is: “Called to be merciful brothers, joyful and courageous in today’s world.”
The Congregation has become international, and the provinces and regions are working towards greater financial self-reliance. The central role of the Netherlands is diminishing, both in terms of leadership and financial support. This brings great challenges. The need for change has been felt for some time. On the agenda of the General Chapter, therefore, are some important topics that are of fundamental importance for the future of the congregation: CMM Mission, Financial Management, and Leadership.
During the General Chapter, the website will regularly report on the course of this important meeting.