Saturday 8 February 2014

Chapter of the Polish Dominicans

49 delegates began a two-week sessions, during which they will wonder about the condition and task order in Poland and elect a new Provincial.

The Chapter began formally with a Mass in the Basilica of the Holy Trinity in Krakow on Monday in the chair. 9 Mass celebrated prior youngest monastery, Father Peter Ciuba from Katowice, preached the sermon Fr Paul Cossack, prior of the convent of Krakow .

The preacher drew the audience's attention on the biblical story of King David. " Why did the Israelites have chosen him to be king ? " - Asked about Cossack and replied, " Because he was of the same lineage , blood and tradition , and secondly because of the quite humanly he was a good commander , and thirdly because the Spirit of the Lord has anointed him ."

Prior Krakowski also spoke about the three lights on the starting chapter . “That we were able to justify the hope that is in us . Secondly, we aspired to what is above, not fearing the radicalism of the Gospel. And thirdly - we in the midst of the multitude of views sought unity , because internally divided house cannot stand " - cried about Cossack .

But before we began formally chapter, on Sunday evening has been called . Getting Started - delegates authentication . The three oldest brothers proved letter confirming the selection of each of them. Chosen as brothers tellers, those who are counting the votes in all the ballots . Also elected two registry clerk .

Both the chairman of the meeting , Fr Paul Cossack and scrutinizers and protokolanci , took an oath of secrecy.

Today, the agenda of the chapter will primarily report on the four-year term of the outgoing Provincial Superior Fr Krzysztof Poplawski and the debate over the form of governance.


Trivia:

    The chapter takes place in the hall on the third floor of the monastery. Therefore requires a pretty good physical condition brothers , especially that on the eve of the meeting broke up elevator , spare parts will be sent in two weeks !
    In previous chapters brothers voted by black or white balls thrown into the ballot box . White ball meant consent , black - opposition . (You can of course also abstain from voting ) . The current jury decided the electronic voting system , which will significantly speed up the decision making process .
    During this chapter are used wired microphones . Wireless microphones used in the previous chapter four years ago became famous for " stray " - at times , the broadcasting speeches brothers to the sound system of the church , in addition, during the church services .
    The chapter takes part 49 brothers. It is so najliczebniejsza chapter in the modern history of the Dominican Polish , and perhaps even the Dominicans in the world!


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