Two Sisters from both the First and Second Federations of the Visitation Order in the United States are planning to accept the invitation from the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and attend the special week in Rome called “Consecrated Life in Communion”.
A Brooklyn Visitandine is pleased to be among the group! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vosI6i49Foc
These four Sisters are in the early stages of arranging transportation and are interested in finding out if there are any other American Religious planning to attend and whether there are collaborative efforts being made for travel overseas.
If so, please contact us at VAMonastery@aol.com
The Visitandines preparing for the journey represent the Visitation Monasteries of Brooklyn, NY, Minneapolis, MN, Mobile, AL. and Rockville, VA.
The week’s schedule in Rome includes the following events and gatherings:
VENUE OF THE MEETING:
Auditorium Antonianum – Viale Manzoni, 1 – 00185 Roma http://www.auditoriumantonianum.it/
THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016
9:30-16:30
Auditorium Antonianum
Registration and Reception
17:00
Prayer Vigil together with the other forms of Consecrated Life
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016 · Consecrated life in communion
9:00- 19:00
Vatican: Paul VI Hall
A Day in Communion
The common foundation in the diversity of the forms
INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS- 3 Days
MONDAY, 1ST FEBRUARY 2016
Morning
Vatican: Paul VI Hall
Audience with Pope Francis
Afternoon
Vatican: Paul VI Hall
Final Message together with the other forms of Consecrated Life
TUESDAY, 2ND FEBRUARY 2016
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord – Day of Consecrated Life
Afternoon
Vatican: St Peter’s Papal Basilica
Eucharistic Celebration presided by Pope Francis