The X Regional Chapter of the Australian Region of the Polish Province was held from Monday 17 to Friday 21 September 2018 in Saint John of God Retreat Centre in Shoalwater. The theme of the Chapter was: ‘Called to live Fr Jordan’s vision today and tomorrow. Celebrating 100 Anniversary of our Founder’s Death’.
Before the beginning of the Chapter Bishop Emeritus Justin Bianchini led us in a reflection on Pope Francis’ exhortation ‘Gaudete et Exsultate’.
Fr Bronislaw Pietrusewicz SDS opened the X Regional Chapter with the introduction of the Hymn of the Holy Spirit at 5pm Mass. The Mass was celebrated by Bp Justin Bianchini, Bp Michael Morrisey Bishop of Geraldton, Fr Bronislaw Pietrusewicz our Regional Superior and the whole community.
One of the main tasks of the Chapter was to elect our new Regional Superior and his Council. Congratulations to Fr Jerzy Kolodziej who was elected as our new Superior.