District Mission Council paves the way for the 2nd District Mission Assembly
On September 23rd, 2022, the District Mission Council met in a hybrid format. The meeting focused predominantly on the preparations for the 2nd District Mission Assembly that will take place in Malta between February 6th and 8th, 2023. The meetings of the District Mission Council are also an opportunity for the national MEL Committees’ representatives to update one another on the initiatives, developments and plans at a local level.
Brother Visitor, Ben Hanlon, when convening the 2nd District Mission Assembly, called on the District Mission Council to act as the preparatory committee of the Assembly. At its September meeting the Council, looked at finalising the process leading to the Assembly, the schedule of work for our time together in Malta, the list of selected delegates, the identification of which Working Groups are required for the smooth running of the Assembly, and received a proposed Communication Strategy for the event.
The District Mission Council also spent time reflecting on the theme and focus of the upcoming District Lasallian Ministry Leaders Conference to take place in Dublin on November, 24th and 25th, 2022.
Finally, the Council had the opportunity to be updated on some of the exciting outcomes of the Institute-wide processes of the 46th General Chapter (May 2022) and 3rd AIMEL Reports (to end in November 2022). The Council was also updated on the local initiatives concerning intentional Lasallian communities and is hopeful this work will be supported by many and produce bountiful results.
Br. Ben convenes second District Mission Assembly
Brother Visitor, Ben Hanlon, has written to the Lasallian Family to convene the Second District Lasallian Educational Mission (MEL) Assembly for Ireland, Great Britain and Malta. The theme of the Assembly will be, “One La Salle: Transforming the World Through Education” and it will take place in Malta from Monday February 6th to Wednesday February 8th, 2023.
The full text of Br Ben’s letter is as follows:
Dear Lasallians,
I write today to convene the Second District Lasallian Educational Mission (MEL) Assembly for Ireland, Great Britain and Malta. The theme of the Assembly will be,
“One La Salle: Transforming the World Through Education.”
I am asking the District Mission Council, with the support of the Office of Mission, to take on the planning and all necessary preparations for this Assembly.
The Mission Assembly will take place between Sunday, 5th February 2023 (travel day) and Thursday, 9th February 2023 (travel day) at the San Antonio Hotel in Bugibba, Malta.
This is the District’s second Mission Assembly. It will celebrate four years of growth and development of the Mission involving all of our ministries, groups, committees and communities. Our recent General Chapter (May 2022) invites all Lasallians to become involved in the future pathways to safeguard and strengthen the Mission. Our Assembly will reflect this call and develop plans for the coming four years and beyond in order to ensure our Lasallian Mission, Ethos and Identity.
We are aware that not everyone who would like to be a delegate to the Assembly in Malta will be able to do so. However, we want and need the help, support, and involvement of every Lasallian in the District as we prepare for this very important milestone in the life of the District.
From September 2022, there will be regular communications to ensure the journey of our Second District MEL Assembly is as open and as transparent as possible and therefore we look forward to engaging with you.
Live Jesus in Our Hearts,
Brother Ben Hanlon
Visitor