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This year’s Assembly theme is inspired by the Jubilee year and invites members to reflect on the ways their leadership—and communities—enact solidarity and fraternity. 

Male religious in the United States have long been active in justice and peace work as an expression of solidarity. However, demographic shifts, generational changes, and an evolving culture have all affected long-standing models of that work. Additionally, the Jubilee theme—“pilgrims of hope”—brings a renewed focus on the fraternal life of the community as journeying together in hope.  

This year’s Assembly is designed to prompt discussions around a series of key topics related to solidarity and fraternity in light of the Jubilee year, including the use of power, topical discussions on migration, option for the poor, care for creation, and pro-life issues, as well as examining fraternal life in light of these issues. 

Join us this summer to engage with these topics, converse with fellow leaders, and reflect on the impact of the Jubilee year on male religious life! 

Sessions included in the Online Assembly:

• Pre-Assembly: Practical Eldercare: Tools and Discussions for Leaders
• Presidential Address by Fr. Jeffrey Kirch, CPPS
• Plenary Session and Discussions: The Hope of Power by Dr. Ann Garrido
• Spiritual Reflection by Fr. Sam Sawyer, SJ
• Plenary Sessions and Discussions on Solidarity and Fraternity
• Post Assembly: Religious Immigration: The Current Landscape & Best Practices

For any sessions with small group discussions, you will be invited to participate in small group discussions with other virtual attendees and in a large group discussion with all of the Assembly participants. Recordings of all the listed sessions will be made available to all registrants. 

Following each session, you will be invited to participate in small group discussions with other virtual attendees and in a large group discussion with all of the Assembly participants.

For more information, visit our National Assembly website or contact us.