N° 298 DECEMBER 2016 Index

011 Inter-Franciscan meeting in Rome 02 Pan-African meeting of the major superiors of the Friars Minor Capuchin 04 The ongoing formation that is rediscovering God with and in fraternity 05 The Ratio Formationis takes a step forward 06 St. Leopold Mandić 07 Lexicon Capuccinum Inter-Franciscan 08 Venerable Maria Costanza Panas, meeting in Rome Capuchin Poor Clare

he annual meeting of the Fran- eral Vicar of the OFM, introduced ciscan Friars of Rome, organized Bishop Rubén Tierrablanca, OFM, Tby the conference of the vicars gen- Vicar Apostolic of Istanbul, who eral of the First Order and the TOR, spoke on the principal theme of the was held on Saturday, November 12, meeting, “intercultural reconcilia- 2016 at the Capuchin International tion.” College. “Journeying together” was After a break, the participants were the title of the event which, for the called back to the auditorium by the second year in a row, all the Francis- sound of song from a musical en- can friars of the First Order and TOR semble of friars calling themselves experienced in fraternity. There were ‘Fa Minore.’ They then broke up into about 300 participants. groups for sharing with the objective The meeting began at 9:30 with a of creating a brief occasion of aware- video prepared for the occasion on ness and of study on the topic treated the centenary of the Pardon of Assisi by Bishop Tierrablanca and also took and on current and recent common up some points for reflection that had experiences in those places where been handed out to each group by the friars are present together. Then, the facilitator. The friars found the after the greeting from Br. Štefan meeting very positive and it conclud- Kožuh, our General Vicar, there was ed with a lunch shared in fraternity. a moment of prayer leading up to the renewal of religious profession. Fol- Online photo galleries lowing this, Br. Julio Bunader, Gen- Video – introduction of the meeting CAPUCHIN PRESENCE BIG NEWS IN BRIEF Pan-African meeting of the major superiors of the Friars Minor Capuchin

Abidjan Ivory Coast November 7-10, 2016 02 ue nous soyons un. (That we introduced with a report which was talk pointed these out, encouraging may be one.) This was the mot- followed by study and discussion in in a particular way the process of Qto of the Pan-African meeting of the working groups. collaboration and an intensification Capuchin Friars Minor present in of our identity and sense of belong- that continent. The Provincial Min- The reports and talks of the partici- ing. N° 298 isters, Custodes, and Delegates of pants led to a common wish for the The work concluded on Thursday, our presences in Africa met with future: identifying an ‘African path’ November 10 with a pilgrimage to the General Minister and General for living and witnessing to our the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Councilors from November 7-10 at charism. One of the means to this Yamoussoukro. The friars left ear- our friary in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. end is that of intensifying the meet- ly, made the pilgrimage through the Following a packed schedule, the ings of the two Conferences of Af- Holy Door, and visited the Basilica participants worked and studied rica—EACC (Eastern Africa Cap- where they concelebrated the Eucha- the most important themes for our uchin Conference) and CONCAO rist with Archbishop Spiteri, presence as Capuchin Friars in Af- (Conferentia Capuccinorum Afri- Apostolic Nuncio to Ivory Coast. A rica: mutual awareness, initial and cae Occidentalis)—both at the level lunch concluded, in a cordial way, ongoing formation, collaboration of the individual conference as well these days marked by joy and hope. between different circumscriptions as between the two. Taking up this in initial formation, personnel, and path will make real demands and the Detailed photo galleries from Ivory finances. The various topics were General Minister in his concluding Coast CAPUCHIN PRESENCE BIG NEWS IN BRIEF Video Pan-African meeting in Abidjan, November 7-10, 2016 Pilgrimage to Sunday Mass in Abidjan Our mission in Alépé Our Mission in Abidjan Yamoussoukro

Mauro Jöhri – Italian Norbert Auberlin – French Thomas Zulu – English Afonso Nteka – Portuguese

03 Рhoto Pan-African meeting in Abidjan, November 7-10, 2016

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2016 11 09 2016 11 10 Sunday Mass in Abidjan Abidjan - sanctuaries

Abidjan - the city Our Mission in Abidjan Alépé - the city Our mission in Alépé GENERAL CURIA NEWS The ongoing formation that is rediscovering God with and in fraternity ngoing formation and courses for formators are important Otools with which the General Minis- ter and his Council, together with the General Secretariat of Formation, seek to prepare the brothers to upda- te and prepare themselves to respond to the invitations of God today. If we want to be witnesses like St. Fran- cis, St. Clare, and Francis, we must form and update ourselves each day. We must begin with an aware- ness of our roots and of our spiritual traditions, while keeping ourselves abreast of theological perspectives in harmony with the teaching of the 04 Church and biblical studies. for inner journey and personal inte- the modern society, which tends to Courses of ongoing formation have gration using spiritual-therapeutic throw away everything as not rele- been held this year in the Holy Land: methods. They also spend quality vant. It could be a good opportunity in Italian (May 12-18), Spanish (June time in sharing their life stories and to try new answers for oneself and to 5 – July 1), and most recently in Eng- particularly that of their Capuchin share the personal findings with the lish for friars from Ireland, England, N° 298 vocation. searching world. the Philippines, and the United States One of our objectives is to help our During the discussion, burning life (18 September – 14 October). brothers know the history of Chris- issues were touched upon and dis- Coming to Holy Land is a moment tianity, along with the traditions pas- cussed. With the first two weeks for renewal and experiencing God’s sed on to us for many centuries. The centering on visiting and visually presence personally in . Being archeological and biblical reflection experiencing the holy land; the third here, one always has the experience along with the theology helps one and fourth weeks are moments of of ‘home coming’ to the central pla- to set aside the exaggeration and go deeper personal reflection along with ce of our faith and rediscovering our closer to the historical person of Je- the inputs and healing sessions for roots. sus and try God experience. A friar personal growth. Brothers are also Brothers are given the possibility of who visits these holy places could inspired to enjoy silent meditation in visiting the biblical sites for three be satisfied with the popular in- Jesus’ presence and in silent contem- weeks mostly in the morning with terpretations and devotions alone. plation find new meaning to the fresh an expert accompanying them. In But, for true ongoing formation one challenges of life. the evening there are biblical insi- needs to go deeper than that so that ghts, Christological reflections, time we have something to contribute to Read more on the website CURIA GENERALE NOTIZIE VARIE

The Ratio Formationis takes a step forward he fourth meeting of the Inter- An objective of this recent meeting national Formation Council was was to speak about these three stages Theld at the General Curia from No- and identify for each the needs and vember 20-26, 2016. Guided by the values that are essential for our Ca- directors of the General Secretariat puchin-Franciscan identity. First the of Formation and encouraged by the members of the Council discussed important suggestions of the Salesian the responses given by the friars of Fr. Beppe Roggia, the members of the the world to the questionnaire. Then Council continued the work on the Ra- they reflected on initial formation both 05 tio formationis, which Br. Mauro Jöhri personally and in working groups, ac- has called for and which will be the si- cording to various talks that were gi- everyone to participate, especially the gnature dish served up at our next Ge- ven: Br. Carmine Ranieri spoke on the provincial ministers and the formation neral Chapter in 2018. postulancy, Br. Próspero outlined the directors. To learn more, go to www.ofmcap.org Where is the process of the Ratio? nature and purpose of the novitiate, N° 298 The first chapter, which is a short life and finally Br. Gaudence spoke on the and click on the blog of the General of St. Francis, is already ready and is Formation Secretariat under ‘our blo- being translated into the different lan- gs’ on the right-hand sidebar, or visit guages. The second will illustrate the the website of the Secretariat: five dimensions that, according to Vita www.sgfcap.org. consecrata and the other documents of The following friars participated in the Church, cannot be lacking within the meeting: Br. Tomasz Protasiewicz a young person’s path of discernment, (CECOC), Br. Eduard Rey (CIC), Br. namely the human, spiritual, intel- Evandro Aparecido de Souza (CCB), lectual, pastoral-missionary, and chari- Br. Gaudence Aikarawa (EACC), Br. smatic. The Council intends the third Giampiero Cognigni (CIMPCAP), chapter to present the different phases Br. Christi Francis (CCMSI), Br. Juan of initial formation (postulancy, novi- post-novitiate considered in its various Pablo Lobos (CONCAM), Br. Kilian tiate, and post-novitiate), highlighting aspects. Ngitir (CONCAO), Br. Próspero Arci- in them their characteristic notes in the The first fundamental objective, howe- niegas (CCA), Br. Harald Weber (CE- light of these five dimensions. ver, was clearly explained by the Ge- NOC), Br. Clarence Hayat (ASMEN) neral Minister in his talk: the Ratio and Br. Robert Williams (NAPCC). formationis will succeed only if all the Also present were Br. Sergio Dal Moro, brothers of the Order are involved in its General Councilor, and Br. Mariosval- preparation and in the creation of such do Florentino, who will be taking care an important document. This is why it of the final editing of the Ratio. was decided to extend the deadline for Mauro Scoccia OFM Cap. responses to the questionnaire into the time of Christmas, and why the role Photo – meeting in Rome of the Councilors has been insisted on Photo – visit to the Astalli Center – many times, such that within their con- Jesuit refugee services ferences they can encourage and help Video – introduction to the meeting NEWS BIG NEWS IN BRIEF

Saint Leopold Mandić The end of the 2016 anniversary of his birth 06 n 2016 we celebrated 150 years now be able to learn about this noble ard this end the Communications since his birth in 1866 in Monte- figure. Office has prepared some resourc- Inegro—this little Capuchin, whom In this spirit it is important to present es, such as some videos and photo in the Year of Mercy him to our brothers and to the faith- galleries of two important places: pointed out to the Universal Church ful who come to our churches and to the city of his birth, Herceg Novi in N° 298 as an example for how to approach let them know of his double gift of Montenegro, and Padua, , where the mystery of God’s love. Certain- being a heroic confessor and also a he heard confessions for most of his ly because of this more people will prophet of spiritual ecumenism. Tow- life and where he died.

Video St. Leopold Mandić – Herceg Novi St. Leopold Mandić The house where he was born Church of his baptism Chapel

Рhoto St. Leopold Mandić – Herceg Novi From the Capuchin friary Chapel of St. Leopold Church of St. Herceg Novi – house of his birth NEWS BIG NEWS IN BRIEF The videos and photos are present- – this means that they can be used in All the video materials are found on ed without comments, so to be easy churches or in any other place. YouTube, while the photos may be to use in all language groups and We truly hope that from this mate- downloaded and used for any good countries. In this way, anyone can rial many will come to know better work of evangelization. comment on them by making known the figure of our holy confrere and – during the presentation – the life of that this will also be an invitation to Communications Office the . know better not only his biography, Capuchin General Curia All of the materials used for the pro- but also the timeless teaching of his duction are legal and not copyrighted writing. Read more on the website Video St. Leopold Mandić – Padua Shrine of Padua Padua, museum Padua, chapel and cell Padua, confessional

Рhoto St. Leopold Mandić – Padua Shrine and museum Chapel and cell Tomb and cell Church and friary 07

N° 298 Lexicon Capuccinum

e would like to let the brothers of the Order know - Update the bibliography. that the new website of the Lexicon Capuccinum – You may send any information to our office: Wwww.lexiconcap.org – has been updated and reactivated. It [email protected], which, after review, will serve for the will publish from time to time the entries that we have ed- updating of the relative entry. ited concerning the circumscriptions of the Order that have We thank you in your continued desire to work with us in already sent complete information, as well as the thematic this way, such that this effort might serve to improve the entries that have already come to us. new Lexicon as we look forward to the definitive, printed By means of the website – which is not the official, defini- edition. tive, printed version of the work – we propose to: Fraternally, - Make available and share what comes from the whole Order; - Invite the friars to let us know of any oversights or typo- Br. José Ángel Echeverría, Director graphical errors, as well as to send any updates, news, or Br. Roberto Cuvato, Secretary additions NEWS BIG NEWS IN BRIEF Venerable Maria Costanza Panas, Capuchin Poor Clare

near . There she met Fr. Luigi Fritz, who accompa- nied her as spiritual director for her whole life. At the same time she began to write a diary in which she recounts her spiritual development and her arrival at making the vow of the pen: she would not write, except for or about Jesus. After lengthy and strong opposition from her family, she entered the monastery of Fabriano on October 11, 1917. On April 19, 1918, Agnese Panas became Sr. Maria Cos- tanza, having been vested with the habit of a Capuchin Poor Clare. On May 19, 1927, at age 31, she was elected novice mistress and on June 22, 1936 she was elected , an office she carried out for sixteen consecutive years, until 1952. For 08 many years she welcomed the people who knocked on the door of the monastery, especially priests, some of whom became her spiritual sons. She broadened the ministry of the monastery grille with a voluminous correspondence. She was welcoming, without hurrying anyone, and gave her time to listening with interest and giving counsel in N° 298 t their ordinary meeting on October 4, 2016, the a way that provided a sense of safety and serenity. And Cardinals of the Congregation for the Causes of all of this without lording it over anyone, but with a full ASaints recognized the heroic virtue of humanity. In the same way, in her letters she taught how Maria Costanza Panas (1896 – 1963), Capuchin Poor to discover the meaning of certain situations, especially of Clare of the monastery of Fabriano. Pope Francis autho- aridity or darkness, with the subtlety and friendliness of rized the Congregation to publish the relative decree on someone who had experienced similar purifications and October 10. had learned to walk in pure faith. She taught those who Agnese Pacifica Panas was born on January 5, 1896 in went to her how to stay serene and at peace in the midst of Alano di Piava, Belluno, Italy. Her parents, who had lost one’s own limits and weaknesses and how to treat oneself their jobs as artisans because of industrialization, were with understanding. forced to emigrate to the United States in 1902. They left After a break of three years, from 1952 – 1955, the Servant Agnese with her uncle Fr. Angelo, chaplain at Asiago and of God was elected abbess once again, an office her sisters then at Enego, until they returned in 1910. gave her by nearly unanimous vote until her death in 1963. From her youth she would not allow herself to be given Of these last eight years of her earthly life, three were to any lightheartedness. As she herself recalls, “I always spent bedridden because of crippling arthritis together thought that life was a task to be carried out in the most with asthma and then phlebitis, heart problems and nau- serious way; for it is a preparation for great things.” sea. Nevertheless, during this time she was even elected Educated by her uncle in discipline, she attend the pri- to the council of the Capuchin Poor Clare Federation of mary school of the in and in . Central Italy. She then went to St. Alvise college in Venice and attended On May 29, 1963 the dottoressa del pancotto died a holy the Nicolò Tommaseo Institute and graduated in 1913. She death, surrounded by her sisters in their usual haste to re- then began to teach in the Conetta neighborhood of Cona, ceive the daily instructions of their abbess.

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