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Special thanks to the Communication Team!  You helped us to being connected.

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Special thanks to the Communication Team!  You helped us to being connected.

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Love from all in Mauritius

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Great to have been part of the beautiful closing liturgy. Inspiring homily, Noelle 👏Blessings to all as you'll continue celebrating with the closing dinner.

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Great to have been part of the beautiful closing liturgy. Inspiring homily, Noelle 👏Blessings to all as you'll continue celebrating with the closing dinner.

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Marie-Ange

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During this closing lithurgie I sometimes are not sure anymore who is a Loreto and who a CJ. That was a very good feeling. We are one already. Simone CJ from Germany

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Beautiful and inspiring closing liturgy.  Thanks Noelle for a very touching homily. God bless you all. 

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Beautiful and inspiring closing liturgy.  Thanks Noelle for a very touching homily. God bless you all. 

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Gertie - Eastern Africa Province

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Sincere thanks to the Communications Team for their commitment  to keeping us up-to-date with proceedings.  With gratitude to all concerned, to Noelle and outgoing team, to the delegates and all the staff - God bless all and may the Spirit be with Carmel and team now and into the future.  Phil Murphy, Ireland.

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Sincere thanks to the Communications Team for their commitment  to keeping us up-to-date with proceedings.  With gratitude to all concerned, to Noelle and outgoing team, to the delegates and all the staff - God bless all and may the Spirit be with Carmel and team now and into the future.  Phil Murphy, Ireland.

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You have run the race and nearly finished the course. Thank you for your generous participation over these last weeks on behalf of and in the name of the whole Institute.
Diaan

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And to the communications team, great job done keeping us posted. We appreciate your work. May God bless you abundantly 

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And to the communications team, great job done keeping us posted. We appreciate your work. May God bless you abundantly 

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A hearty congratulations to our incoming leadership team and a big thank you to the outgoing team for steering us. May God bless and protect each one of you and grant you sufficient graces in all that lies ahead. He started the work and He will accomplish it. 

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A hearty congratulations to our incoming leadership team and a big thank you to the outgoing team for steering us. May God bless and protect each one of you and grant you sufficient graces in all that lies ahead. He started the work and He will accomplish it. 

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Claire Gardiner ibvm (R) enjoying news and images from Manresa in Sydney, Australia.

'Isn't it wonderful!'

Claire particulary loved seeing Liz Cotter and the volumes of material re Mary Ward's cause as Claire's brother, Paul, was the driving force behind the canonisation of our Aussie saint, Mary MacKillop.

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I wish our new General Leader, Carmel, and our 4 General Consultors: Geraldine, Mary, Kate, and Natalie,  God's special blessing as they up this responsibility in our Institute. They are very much in my prayer that God will give them the wisdom and courage that they need.
Mary Owens Eastern African Province

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Wishing Carmel, Kate, Natalie, Geraldine and Mary blessings and the guidance of God's Spirit for the road ahead at this historic time for Mary Wards Institute and dream. With gratitude for your generosity. Love and prayers... Jennie. Ireland

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Congratulations to the new team - Carmel, Gerry, Kate, Mary and Natalie. Most welcome to Rome. A warm thank you to Noelle, Igora, Judy, Brenda and Maca for your service to the Institute for the last 8 years. Pauline Macharia

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Congratulations to the new team - Carmel, Gerry, Kate, Mary and Natalie. Most welcome to Rome. A warm thank you to Noelle, Igora, Judy, Brenda and Maca for your service to the Institute for the last 8 years. Pauline Macharia

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The jacarandas in Australia rejoice with us today. Anne Kelly

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The jacarandas of Australia share in the jubilation at this great news!

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Congratulations to each one of you, and more especially, gratitude! we are asking a lot of you as you step forward to this task! May you deepen bonds as a team and embark with enthusiasm and curiosity on this journey with us all in the power of the Spirit! Christine Burke

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Congratulations to our new Institute Leadership team.
May God guide you and fill you with wisdom.
Praying for you.
Asteria Samwel- Eastern Africa Province.

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Congratulations to our new leadership team. Wishing you Gods blessings and guidance.
Maria T Eastern Africa Province

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Congratulations to the New Leadership team.Lots of blessings. 

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Congratulations to the New Leadership team.Lots of blessings. 

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Mary Denis
Eastern Africa province

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We rejoice and congratulate our new leadership team for their generosity. May the Holy Spirit guide and direct you in the service to the Institute.
Domi - Eastern Africa Province

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Congratulations. Wishing God's blessings upon our new leadership. 

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Congratulations. Wishing God's blessings upon our new leadership. 

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Pauline - Eastern Africa Province

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Congratulation : prayers and blessings for Nathalie,Mary, Geraldine and Kate. We will be with you. Clotilde Mauritius

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Congratulation : prayers and blessings for Nathalie,Mary, Geraldine and Kate. We will be with you. Clotilde Mauritius

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Heartiest congratulations to Kate, Mary, Geraldine and Nathalie ,
All in Peru rejoice at this great news today and wish you well as a team as you lead us forward in the next steps.

Prayers and blessings,

The Peru Region

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Our warm congratulations to you Kate, Mary, Geraldine & Nathalie. We thank you for your "yes" & assure you of our prayers. Blessings from all in Mauritius 💞

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Our warm congratulations to you Kate, Mary, Geraldine & Nathalie. We thank you for your "yes" & assure you of our prayers. Blessings from all in Mauritius 💞

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Congratulations to the new Leadership Team 

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Congratulations to the new Leadership Team 

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Congratulations to the new team! Wishing you blessings and God's guidance as you respond to His will.  Be assured of our prayers and support always.  

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Congratulations to the new team! Wishing you blessings and God's guidance as you respond to His will.  Be assured of our prayers and support always.  

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The United States Region celebrates the election of our new Consultors!

Natalie Houlihan, Mary Kamotho, Geraldine Moktan and Kate Myers

Your courage, commitment and love of Mary Ward will help you transform our world.

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Heartiest congratulations to Carmel! The GC2022 delegates have truly 'listened to the Spirit's whisper'. We have a sense of loss in the Irish Province but rejoice with the whole Mary Ward family at this moment in our history believing that the Spirit who has begun this work will 'complete it beyond what we would ever dream of or imagine...'
Marie Celine Clegg, Ireland

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Loving Congratulations Carmel on your election. My warmest wishes to you. May the spirit of God guide you as you take up the leadership of the Institute.
Prayers
Maria Thimba

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Carmel, warmest wishes as you assume this new role as Institute Leader. May God’s love bear fruit in you as you guide IBVM on the path towards union. With love, Liz Byrne IBVM (Ireland)

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Congratulation Carmel Swords. May the Lord bless you abundantly. My prayers of Joy and gratitude are with you. Sr. Mary Gitao. Eastern African Province

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congratulations Carmel on your election as Leader of IBVM. Assuring of my daily prayer for you as you take on this huge responsibility for all of us. Irelands loss is international gain. but the Lord is with you and Mary Ward encouraging you in next stage towards fulfilling dream of CJ and IBVM union. All of us will bwe supporting you. LOve and prayer .Berna Fahy Dalkey

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congratulations Carmel on your election as Leader of IBVM. Assuring of my daily prayer for you as you take on this huge responsibility for all of us. Irelands loss is international gain. but the Lord is with you and Mary Ward encouraging you in next stage towards fulfilling dream of CJ and IBVM union. All of us will bwe supporting you. LOve and prayer .Berna Fahy Dalkey

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Ireland's loss is the Institute's and CJ's gain.
Praying now that you will get a good team. It is more than a coincidence that you and Veronica were present at both GCs. The Holy Spirit is definitely at work!
Eileen L, Ireland

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Dear Carmel,

I am delighted with your election as general Superior. Congratulations!!! during our GC I have seen you so clearly and compentently that you were my secret favourite.
I wish you all the best, lots of strngh and joy in this office and a good council around you.
Love Sabine

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Congratulations Carmel. We thank God for saying yes. God's blessings as you take up this role. 

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Congratulations Carmel. We thank God for saying yes. God's blessings as you take up this role. 

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Our congratulations, Carmel.
Thanks for saying "Yes".
We look forward to seeing you here sometime!!
May the Spirit be with you in calm and joy.

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Prayer of the People.
8am Friday morning Liturgy of the Word celebration.
Loreto Normanhurst, Sydney, Australia.

For our Church, that we will be instruments of healing, mercy and justice.  We pray for all those who exercise leadership in our local and universal church, and our faith community here at Loreto Normanhurst.  We ask God's special blessing on Sr Carmel, the new Institute Leader of the Loreto Sisters; let us pray to the Lord ...
Lord, hear our prayer.

Sent with our love, support and encouragement.

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Thank you Carmel for accepting this role and may the Spirit be with you, guiding us along the next stage of our journey. We pray that you may  be strengthened for the task ahead! Chris Burke, Manila

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Thank you Carmel for accepting this role and may the Spirit be with you, guiding us along the next stage of our journey. We pray that you may  be strengthened for the task ahead! Chris Burke, Manila

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Carmel, congratulations on your election - may the Spirit continue to guide you.  Many blessings, gratitude and an assurance  of prayer.

Phil Murphy, Ireland.

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Delighted by the news of the election Carmel!  May the Spirit be with you and guide your way.  It is such a task you have taken on.  We will be with you.

Jane Kelly
Australia

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Cong ratulations Carmel wishing you love and many blessings from the Australia South East Asia Province.

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Congratulations Carmel.
We in Peru rejoice in your election and wish you the light of the Spirit as you and your  team lead us forward together in the coming years. Prayers,

the Peru Region

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Congratulation Carmel… et que l’Esprit continue à souffler … for the election of your companions

Clotilde ibvm Mauritius

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Congratulations to Carmel our new leader who has generously accepted the call to lead us forward to Becoming One. May the Holy Spirit continue to gide you as you choose those who will accompany and support her🙏🙏🙏🙏

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Congratulations to Carmel our new leader who has generously accepted the call to lead us forward to Becoming One. May the Holy Spirit continue to gide you as you choose those who will accompany and support her🙏🙏🙏🙏

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Anne Mullan N. Ireland

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Wonderful for the Spirit making her
selection for leadership known to
us. We celebrate the choice of
Carmel Swords!  Thank you to Carmel
for your "YES" to serve.  We hold
you in prayer and in affirmation.

Julie Stapleton US

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The United States Region celebrates the election of  Sister Carmel Swords, IBVM !!

Be assured of our prayers and support as you lead us in Becoming One.

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I  rejoice with each of you as you lead us forward on a new Mary Ward journey of faith.   Lorraine, ibvm Chicago

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I  rejoice with each of you as you lead us forward on a new Mary Ward journey of faith.   Lorraine, ibvm Chicago

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Mass of the Holy Spirit at 12.30 pm followed by Silence and Prayers..... 

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This random display of pots in our garden, laid out to dry by Bernie, caught my eye.The photograph I took of them on 1st October 2022 has since exercised my mind and has been source of meditation over these last two weeks. Inspired by your Artist in Residence slot on GC22 I share my latest thoughts with you.The pots reflect for me our global Mary Ward Family – diverse in shape, in size in colour and in age. However, like this family, they have a common purpose, one Mission!The pots each hold a seed, a delicate shoot. They give the seed space to be, to develop, to grow, to bloom and to flourish – a purpose that demonstrates beauty, wonder and mystery. As it becomes stronger it widens its appeal. It is firmly rooted but still needs help – water, sun and food for nourishment so that it remains anchored ready to spread itself beyond its boundaries. The pots facilitate this growth.These pots, varied though they are, have a purpose, a common mission! They become One in spite of many differences and variations. With love and good wishes Catherine Fay IBVM  (Sale England) 

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This random display of pots in our garden, laid out to dry by Bernie, caught my eye.The photograph I took of them on 1st October 2022 has since exercised my mind and has been source of meditation over these last two weeks. Inspired by your Artist in Residence slot on GC22 I share my latest thoughts with you.The pots reflect for me our global Mary Ward Family – diverse in shape, in size in colour and in age. However, like this family, they have a common purpose, one Mission!The pots each hold a seed, a delicate shoot. They give the seed space to be, to develop, to grow, to bloom and to flourish – a purpose that demonstrates beauty, wonder and mystery. As it becomes stronger it widens its appeal. It is firmly rooted but still needs help – water, sun and food for nourishment so that it remains anchored ready to spread itself beyond its boundaries. The pots facilitate this growth.These pots, varied though they are, have a purpose, a common mission! They become One in spite of many differences and variations. With love and good wishes Catherine Fay IBVM  (Sale England) 

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With you all in prayer with the Holy Spirit at this so important stage in GC22
Anne Mullan

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Thanks be to God for this wonderful part of our history - Becoming One.  It is a blessing to be able to share in so much during GC.  With an assurance of prayer for you all and thanks too to the Communications Team.
Phil Murphy, Ireland.

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We are united with you in prayer these days of discernment.  May the Spirit flow through you and into your discussions and elections!
Mary Carton and Helen Timothy for the US Region

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It was a beautiful experience visiting Sagrada Familia. Thank you

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It was a beautiful experience visiting Sagrada Familia. Thank you

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Dear friends in distant Manresa,
Just delighted with the way things are progressing with you  - on behalf of us all - and particularly so, with regard to the vote on Becoming One!  Thank you all so much. and may the good spirit lead you gently on over some big days yet to come.
In cheer and hope and with my love
Jane Kelly -
From one of the worlds furthest corners...Australia!

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In Montserrat today afternoon. Love, Aithien from Vietnam

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Becoming One - We thank God for the unanimous vote. Mary the spirit of Mary Ward lead us into the future! 

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Becoming One - We thank God for the unanimous vote. Mary the spirit of Mary Ward lead us into the future! 

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Rejoicing with each of you in Manresa and I am very grateful for what you are doing  and have already done.

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Rejoicing with each of you in Manresa and I am very grateful for what you are doing  and have already done.

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Special thanks to Noelle and the great outgoing team.

Mary O'Farrell Ireland

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So overwhelmed by the unanimous support given to Becoming One. Thank you Holy Spirit and to you, dear delegates. Joy in the fact that the historical journey has moved from so much divergence  in history to this glorious moment of oneness. Thanks to all who have worked so hard in contemporary times,especially Noelle and Council, Jane and her Council, to ensure we stepped into Mary Ward's boat as we rode the waves
towards the decision for Union.  It is a memorable day and good to be alive!
Deirdre Browne Australia

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Gratitude to all at GC for having unanimously ratified the decision for BECOMING ONE. Mary Ward, lead us on to the next path...

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Gratitude to all at GC for having unanimously ratified the decision for BECOMING ONE. Mary Ward, lead us on to the next path...

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All in the Mauritian Region are rejoicing since receiving Noelle's letter!

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We rejoice  and give thanks for this openness to the Spirit.A moment of grace and promise.
With love and thanks.
Australia South East Asian province

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Alleluia! May you continue to be filled with the peace of the Spirit as we go forward into this new moment! Christine Burke, Manila!

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May we be one with rural women the world over.  May the cry of women and the cry of the earth shape our response to our broken world.  Praying for Mary Ward partnerships with rural women the world over - especially those impacted by human trafficking, extreme weather events, violence, inadequate access to education and healthcare and all forms of poverty.
Anne Muirhead - Sydney, Australia

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Congratulations.. Jesus say Amen.. Rejoicing with you all and praying for continued outpouring of the Spirit as you continue

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Congratulations.. Jesus say Amen.. Rejoicing with you all and praying for continued outpouring of the Spirit as you continue

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Anne Mullan N Ireland

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We thank God for allowing the Holy Spirit to work in each one of you. Indeed that was a true discernment. Congratulations! Thank you for having been part of making that history.  Asteria - Eastern Africa Province.

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We thank God for allowing the Holy Spirit to work in each one of you. Indeed that was a true discernment. Congratulations! Thank you for having been part of making that history.  Asteria - Eastern Africa Province.

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Congratulations on listening to the Spirit of God among you. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide and inspire you.  Deirdre Bannon, N. IRELAND

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Congratulations on listening to the Spirit of God among you. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide and inspire you.  Deirdre Bannon, N. IRELAND

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This is a truly graced moment for all of us. With gratitude and love. 

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This is a truly graced moment for all of us. With gratitude and love. 

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Jen

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From Julie Stapleton, IBVM in U.S.

October 14, 2022 is the day the Lord has
made!!!  Unanimity for fusion with the CJs
is the grace of today.
Thank you to the GENERAL LEADERSHIP
TEAM FOR your direction in getting here
today.

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We are delighted with the outcome of your discerning - we rejoice with you and pray together in support of all the work that lies ahead which will help the dream become a reality.  Llanudno Community

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We are delighted with the outcome of your discerning - we rejoice with you and pray together in support of all the work that lies ahead which will help the dream become a reality.  Llanudno Community

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¡Qué gran ilusión llena de bendiciones hacer realidad el sueño de Mary Ward ser Uno!

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Rejoicing in the Lord & with you all on hearing the great news of the unanimous vote. 

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Rejoicing in the Lord & with you all on hearing the great news of the unanimous vote. 

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Marie-Ange

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All here rejoice with all of you at the GC on this great news and unamimous decision as the Spirit moves us along the path of Becoming One.

Mary Ward's deep desire is on the way!

Let us sing together the mercies of the Lord!

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What is being discerned? I thought the IBVM had already asked Congregatio Jesu to be incorporated into the CJ body.

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United in prayer with you all today. Trusting that we will all embrace whatever   is being asked of us with magnanimity and faith in the future. 

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United in prayer with you all today. Trusting that we will all embrace whatever   is being asked of us with magnanimity and faith in the future. 

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With love
Jen

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With you in oneness of Spirit as you discern Union - go for it!!!! love and prayers from Marg Callaghan and all   in Sydney, Australia

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With you in oneness of Spirit as you discern Union - go for it!!!! love and prayers from Marg Callaghan and all   in Sydney, Australia

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With  you in prayer as you discern during these special days .... big thanks to Noelle for her inspiring words re Becoming One.  Jennie . Ireland

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With  you in prayer as you discern during these special days .... big thanks to Noelle for her inspiring words re Becoming One.  Jennie . Ireland

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I have just read the letter with the news that you are on the second day of the discernment process of Becoming One, a process that began many years ago and my prayers are with you as you vote on this significant proposal.

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I have just read the letter with the news that you are on the second day of the discernment process of Becoming One, a process that began many years ago and my prayers are with you as you vote on this significant proposal.

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Teresa McGlinchey, Leslie Avenue, Dalkey, Ireland

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Rejoice in the Lord always
Holding you in prayer
Margo

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Prayerful Discernment Process ..... Join us in prayers. warm Regards Nirmala Arul 

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Prayerful Discernment Process ..... Join us in prayers. warm Regards Nirmala Arul 

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For Loreto IBVM Sisters worldwide at this time when the General Congregation of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary takes place in Spain. Lead them to deep and attentive listening to one another and to the Holy Spirit, as they share experiences across boundaries and plan for the future.