Divine Teacher, may the whole world follow your Gospel
The Society in 2012 The events of the Society in 2012 were characterised by the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the death of the Founder of the Society of Christian Doctrine, M.U.S.E.U.M., Saint George Preca, whilst the Society continued with enthusiasm its apostolate wherever it is present. THE ADMINISTRATION Regional Chapter (Malta) 2012 - The Regional Chapter (Malta) was held on 13th and 14th October 2012 at the Good Samaritan Home, St Venera. It was presided by the Superior General. The delegates analysed and approved reports drawn by the Regional Executive Council on the Region’s Boards and Commissions. The proposals submitted by Members were studied in detail and decided upon. Extraordinary General Chapter 2013 - The announcement of the Extraordinary General Chapter for both Sections together, scheduled to open on 1st April 2013, was read by the Superior General of the Female Section Mary Chircop on 7th November during a special meeting for Members and Candidates of the two Sections of the Society. Superior General Natalino Camilleri then delivered the talk for the occasion wherein he outlined the scope and the preparation for the General Chapter. New Assistant Superior General - Joseph Abdilla replaced Superior Nicholas Balzan who served as Assistant Superior General for the past three years. During the general meeting of 16th May the Superior General thanked Superior Balzan for the service which he carried out with dedication. Passing away of Abel Giglio and Victor Delicata - The Society mourned the death of Victor Delicata (Superior General 1983-2009) and Abel Giglio (Primarius 1983 to 1994, Assistant Superior General from 1994 to 2002). Victor Delicata passed
away on Sunday 2nd December and Abel Giglio on 19th November. Relocation of Members - A farewell programme was held on 27th June in the hall of St Michael School for Lawrence Caruana, Rainer Bezzina and Robert Gauci who eventually joined the Society’s Centres in Korçë (Albania), Poznañ (Poland) and Sagua la Grande (Cuba) respectively. ONGOING FORMATION Talks for Members - The formation programmes during 2012 focused on the life and spirituality of the Founder. In a series of talks for Members and Candidates, Prof. Joe Friggieri, on 1st February spoke on Dun Ìor©, a teacher and friend of the people; Prof. Oliver Friggieri, on 8th February on The relationship between faith and culture; Dr Ugo Mifsud Bonnici, on 29th February, on St George Preca, buried in history and revived in today’s light; Fr Joe Inguanez, on 15th February on St George Preca, not yesterday or tomorrow, but today; and Fr Ciarlò Camilleri o.carm, on 21st March on St George Preca, monk in spirit, active in apostolate. Members in SDC Centres had the opportunity to share the talks directly via internet.
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