In Antananarivo from 24th-29th November 2025
The long awaited Mid-Sexennium meeting finally dawned. It took place in Antananarivo, Madagascar. The actual venue was at the Center of the Conference of the Bishop of Madagascar, at Ambatoroka, in Antananarivo (Madagascar). The meeting commenced on the 24th of November and ended on the 29th of November 2025. The members present were Fr. General, the General Consultor, Moderators, COREAM Coordinator, Procurator, Counselors, Vice-Provincials, Regional Superior, Mission Superiors, Vocals, Translators, Notaries and Representatives of Lay Partners and Brothers.
On the first day of the meeting Fr. General gave a presentation on the actual Status of the Congregation. The following day Fr. Noël, the Coordinator of COREAM, presented on Decision 1-5 on the Initial and Ongoing Formation. Later, Fr. Patrice presented Decisions 7-8 and 9-12 on Communication and Safeguarding in the Congregation together with Constitutions and Statues.
On the third day Fr. Nicolas Ayouba, the General Consultor, presented Decision 6 on Directory for Shared Mission. Later on, Fr. Noël presented on Decision 14-17 on the Process of Restructuring.
On the Fourth day Fr. Joterio Aghoja presented Decision 13 on the Program of Formation for the 300 years of the Redemptorists. After his presentation Fr. Gerry O’Connor, the Procurator presented Decision 18-19 on the Fund for Africa and Madagascar.
On the fifth day Fr. Joterio Aghoja presented Decision 20 on the Economic Administration. Later on, Fr. General presented on the Review of the Pastoral Guide for Superiors; Re-writing of the Redemptorist Missal and Liturgy of Hours; Proposal for the Dates, Venue, Moderators, Translators, Notaries for the next General Chapter.
After every presentation of different Decisions, the members present would go to their respective groups and Zones, if need be, to discuss at length on the questions posed, give reflections, ideas, and suggestions. They would then come back to the plenary and through their group Secretaries they would present on their findings. During the meeting there were also Liturgical groups that would animate prayers and Mass.
On the last day of the meeting Fr. General led the Closing Mass. The Eucharist was dedicated to St. Clement Maria. In his homily comparing the message of Daniel and the Evangelist Luke he encouraged the Confreres to remain vigilant, hopeful, and faithful while fixing their eyes to Jesus in prayer amidst the uncertainties in life. He said that St. Clement lived in difficult moments, but he managed to continue with the message of redemption, starting communities, challenging corrupt structures, and forming missionaries because he had fixed his gaze on Jesus and stepped out of his comfort zone. He encouraged the confreres to boldly overcome fear by stepping out of their comfort zones with faith and zeal thus the process of restructuring will be a success. Finally, he said that confreres should be encouraged that they are not alone, the Lord of History is walking with them, Our Mother of Perpetual help, Saints, blessed and Martyrs of the Congregation will constantly be with them.
Fr. Isaac Wanyoike MWAURA, CSsR.
COREAM Assembly Notary
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