austraLasia #2635
  
SCJ Provincial Chapter, Japan

TOKYO: 2 May 2010 -- 1 May saw the opening Mass of the Holy Spirit for the Provincial Chapter for the Sisters of Charity of Jesus in Japan.  This Chapter is historic, since it is the first held in the province since the Special General Chapter last year which saw a change of name for this member group of the Salesian Family: from Sisters of Charity of Miyazaki to Sisters of Charity of Jesus. The change had been requested due to the expansion of the Congregation worldwide, now with over 1,000 Sisters in 13 nations.  The seed that was planted at Miyazaki in 1937 has born much fruit.
    The Chapter, which has as its theme 'A renewed beginning as Sisters of Charity of Jesus: proclaiming the Gospel of hope", is the third Chapter in the history of the Japan province. It brings together some 70 participants representing the 430 members of the province. The Chapter is in preparation for the General Chapter which will be held for the first time in Korea in September-October this year.
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