General Chapter preparatory calendar

Here is the calendar for various steps in the preparation process for the chapter:

•  Beginning November 30, 2009: preliminary consultation among the entities regarding possible topics to be dealt with during the General Chapter of 2012.

•  No later than February 15, 2010: results of that preliminary consultation arrive in Rome.

•  December 8, 2010: the chapter’s indiction and some preparatory documents are sent to all entities (by e-mail and by regular mail).

•  December 8, 2010: the date upon which the superior general in council will base its decisions in determining the number of delegates and alternates to be elected in each entity.

•  The year 2011: preparation in all entities for the general chapter of 2012.

•  End of December 2011: the general council will know the results of the elections for delegates for the general chapter.

•  Beginning of January 2012: official convocation of the chapter will be sent.

•  January 2012: pre-chapter assemblies will take place.

•  March and April 2012: preparation of final documents coming from the entities and from the pre-chapter assemblies.

•  April 25 to May 25, 2012: General Chapter in Rome.

 

January, 29, 2010