February Meeting

Report of the Brothers Representatives Meeting
London February 2006.

Present; Brothers Benedict Foy, Sean Sellors (De La Salle); Michael Newman, John Martin (John of God); Ian Latham (Little Brothers of Jesus); Bill Jordan (Jesuit); James Hayes (De La Mennais); Vianney Kerr (Alexian); John Hegarty (St Gabriel) Roger Bosse(Sacred Heart)

Apologies Michael Duxbury (Redemptorist); Michael Powers (Josephite) George Gordon (Christian Brothers); Andrew Ferris (Sacred Heart of Betharam) Sr Karen Dartois OP (CoR Formation Desk)

Reflecting on outcome of regional meetings
Difficulties in contacting brothers

Grateful for this meeting and for others sense of Brotherhood – without knowing anyone previously
Theology of Brothers life Incarnational
Directory of Brothers communities in GB addresses and e-mails
Brothers blog site might become a ebsite
Benedict James and Michael to take things forward further national /regional
gatherings and retreats
Invite each other in local areas to meet, pray, socialise together celebrate brotherhood
Cooperate with whoever – wherever
Look to create opportunities
Presence at National Vocations Pilgrimage to Walsingham
Retreat – Sean Sammon
Start with 24 hour / weekend retreat
Possibility of National Association premature

Sell the why “standing together”
Work collaboratively on Vocations
Gathering after the summer – invite others
Brothers willing to stand up – Universities, colleges, parishes
Formation courses

Meeting in St Helens
Vianney sent information and article – appendix.