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Preamble
- 1. The Africa-Madagascar
Region - 2. The Conference
of the Region - 3. Purposes
of the Conference - 4. Meetings
of the Conference - 5. Officers
of the Conference - 6. Advisory
Committees - 7. Finances
of the Conference - 8. The
Statutes - Conclusion
III.
Purposes of the Conference
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Called to leadership in the Congregation in this part of God’s
kingdom, we seek to establish a vibrant missionary presence wherever
we are sent, and to be a living sign of the Lord’s loving presence
in whatever circumstances we find ourselves.
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In keeping with the provisions of the Oblate Constitutions and Rules,
and striving to implement the directives of the Oblate General Leadership
Team, the Conference of the Region has the following purposes.
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To facilitate mutual reflection, consultation and planning with
respect to the common Oblate mission in the Region;
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To coordinate the missionary endeavours of the Oblates in the Region;
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To collaborate in the initial formation of Oblates in the Region;
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To coordinate on-going formation activities and sponsor joint programmes;
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To share resources where possible for the advancement of the mission
in the Region;
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To establish structures to facilitate greater cooperation;
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To maintain, through regular meetings, collaborative ties with all
units of the Region;
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To maintain, through appropriate means, collaborative ties with
other religious institutes in the territory, as well as with organizations
of Bishops;
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Through the offices of the General Councillor for Africa-Madagascar,
to establish meaningful communication with the Superior General
and the General Leadership Team.
4. Meetings of the Conference
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