The Word Made Close and Present (General Visitation to Mexico-Cuba Province)
As I look back on the General Visitation to Mexico–Cuba Province, two conversations continue to resonate in my heart.
The first took place in Cuba. At the conclusion of our meeting, the Archbishop of Havana looked at us and simply said, “The most precious contribution of the SVD in Cuba is your presence.” The second came from Mexico. During a dialogue with lay collaborators, I asked what distinguished the SVD from diocesan clergy. To my surprise, the answers came almost in unison: “Your closeness to the people.”
Witnessing to the Light: Reflections on My General Visitation to the ITA Province
My recent General Visitation to the ITA Province, carried out from 18 February to 12 March 2026, unfolded under the theme “Witnessing to the Light: Faithful, Creative and Compassionate Disciples in Europa.” The experience offered a profound encounter with the missionary realities of a province that spans two countries, Italy and Albania—and embraces three languages: Italian, German, and Albanian. This diversity shapes a pastoral environment that is both complex and full of opportunity.
Healing Ministries Highlighted during the General Visitation in the Germany Province
The General Visitation offers an opportunity to reconnect the members of a province with the documents of the recent General Chapter. This reconnection is not necessarily brought about only by the visitator; it can also emerge from the impressions and concrete experiences encountered during the visitation itself.
General Visitation to Chad Mission and Congo Province: Unforgettable Moments
From July 31 to September 15, 2025, I made a general visitation to the Chad Mission and the Congo Province. These weeks were filled with unforgettable experiences that revealed the vitality, resilience, and deep faith of our confreres and the people they serve.
Our Missionary Commitment in Angola and Mozambique
The missions that our Congregation carries out in Angola and Mozambique respond not only to the spiritual needs of local communities but also stand as a living testimony of the Church’s presence in contexts where daily life is marked by many hardships. Despite numerous challenges, the work of our confreres shines as a light of hope and a genuine expression of love for one’s neighbor.
