Following the indication of the XIV General Chapter to grow in the spirit of family and in the quality of our fraternal communication, the General Council invites the Consolata missionaries and all communities to a year of reflection on Community Life, from March 2, 2026 to March 2, 2027.
Guided by the Constitutions, this special time “desires to be for the entire Institute an opportunity for spiritual renewal and for deepening the gift that defines us: being one single family for the same mission,” explains the General Council in the letter announcing the event, which takes place within the centenary of the birth into heaven of Saint Joseph Allamano.
“Let us welcome this invitation with docile and willing hearts, aware that communion is not merely an ideal, but a responsibility that roots us in the charism we have received and makes us credible in missionary service.”
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The goal is to deepen the dynamics that foster fraternity, communion, and co-responsibility through sharing, reflection, and unity of purpose in our missionary activity.
Download here the Celebration for the Opening of the Year of Community Life
Program and activities
March 2, 2026: Opening of the Year of Community Life in all Circumscriptions, with a community or regional meeting/celebration and a video message from the General Directorate.
April 2026: Reflection guide on community life based on the Constitutions. Beginning of the study of the Constitutions and the General Directory in four stages:
June 2026: Our vocation in the Church and our consecration (nos. 1–35)
September 2026: Called to follow Christ in consecrated life (nos. 36–68)
November 2026: Our missionary service (nos. 69–101)
January 2027: Our organization (nos. 102–162)
March 2, 2027: Conclusion with a livestream connection and sharing of the fruits of the journey.
Throughout the year, communities are invited to create short videos about their life and activities, to be sent to the Communication Secretariat for sharing on the Institute’s social media channels.
“Let us welcome this invitation with docile and willing hearts, aware that communion is not merely an ideal, but a responsibility that roots us in the charism we have received and makes us credible in missionary service.”
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Read the letter from the General Council on the Year of Community Life
