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Several of this year's UISG (International Union Superiors General) plenary addresses have been made available via video for others to watch. 

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkYMGN3U9SIUviCKkY3StQ/videos

To access the Living Interculturality talk by Sr. Adriana Milmanda, SSPS, click here:

https://youtu.be/drCNgaMyj38 

InFormation Bulletins - InFormation 1996 No.2 Mar-Apr

"We recommend that other congregations involved in reconfiguring governmental units remember the importance of knitting together faith-based relationships at the grassroots level and consider offering membership an opportunity like the Mustard Seed."

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Formation Resources - Resource Manuals - Volume IV

III. Formation for a Prophetic Way of Life

• 3.10. Additional Resources
  • 3.10.1. Print Resources, Film Resources
  • 3.10.2. Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur: Reflection Process
  • 3.10.3. Benedictine Sisters of Erie: Benedicta Riepp Program

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Formation Resources - Resource Manuals - Volume IV

III. Formation for a Prophetic Way of Life

• 3.9. Prophetic Living and Sustainability:
  • 3.9.1. "Religious Congregations on the Land : New Models for the Church", Kathleen Storms, SSND

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Formation Resources - Resource Manuals - Volume IV

I: Role Descriptions and Models for Choosing, Assessing and Valuing Formation Ministers

• 1.7-10. Additional Congregations:
  • 1.7. Sisters of Providence
    • 1.7.1. Candidate Director: Purpose Responsibilities, Other Responsibilities
  • 1.8. Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh, PA, Membership Team
    • 1.8.1. Membership Team: Job Description and Guideline
      • 1.8.1.1. Philosophy
      • 1.8.1.2. Rationale
      • 1.8.1.3. Prioress
      • 1.8.1.4. Vocation Director
      • 1.8.1.5. Pre-Novice Director
      • 1.8.1.6. Novice Director
      • 1.8.1.7. Temporary Professed Director
      • 1.8.1.8. All Team members
  • 1.9. Adorers of the Blood of Christ
    • 1.9.1. Temporary Professed Minister Discernment: Letter to Congregation
    • 1.9.2. Temporary Professed Period: Goals, Responsibilities, Expectations
    • 1.9.3. Background Information to Guide Endorsements
    • 1.9.4. Endorsement Form for Temporary Professed Position
    • 1.9.5. Reflection Questions for Leadership and Formation Teams
    • 1.9.6. Reflections Questions for Persons Considering the Position
  • 1.10. Society of Mary (Marianists), Formative Activity:
    Places and Agents of Formation
    • 1.10.1. Agents of Formation
    • 1.10.2. Formational Environments

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Formation Resources - Resource Manuals - Volume III

Part III: Welcoming Communities : Best Practices

• 5-6. Welcoming for Discerning Life Choices & Additional Resources
  • 5.1. Sisters of Saint Joseph of Baden, PA
    • 5.1.1. Proposal to Leadership
    • 5.1.2. Letter to Congregation
    • 5.1.3. Response Form for Congregation
    • 5.1.4. Visitation House Article
    • 5.1.5. Visitation House — Project Director Job Description
    • 5.1.6. Visitation House — Application for Residence
    • 5.1.7. Visitation House — End of Year Reflection
    • 5.1.8. Visitation House — Brochure
  • 6. Additional Resources

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Formation Resources - Resource Manuals - Volume III

Part III: Welcoming Communities : Best Practices

• 3. Welcoming to Vowed Life
  • 3.1. Sisters of Mercy of the Americas West / Midwest Collaborative for New Membership
    • 3.1.1. Welcoming Community Booklet
    • 3.1.2. Welcoming Community Evaluation
    • 3.1.3. Organizing Ideas for Welcoming Community Orientation
  • 3.2. Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
    • 3.2.1. Initial Formation Communities
  • 3.3. Adorers of the Blood of Christ
    • 3.3.1. Welcoming Community Process
    • 3.3.2. Welcoming Community Education History and Process

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Formation Resources - Resource Manuals - Volume III

Part III: Welcoming Communities : Best Practices

• 1. Acknowledgements & Introduction

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Formation Resources - Resource Manuals - Volume II

Part II : Multiculturalism

• Gary Riebe-Estrella, SVD
  "Becoming a Multicultural Community"

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