Institutional life

Today we join with Catholics around the world in praying for the health of the Holy Father.
 
His decision to retire is a testament to his courage.
 
During his pontificate, Benedict XVI reinforced the importance of the Church’s work to relieve the poverty and distress of the poorest among us.
 

Dear members and friends of Development and Peace,

It has been over a week now since I was elected by acclamation as the President of Development and Peace. I would like to thank the members of National Council for their vote of confidence. I am confident that through the strength of our faith and working together in a spirit of love and hope, we ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things.

The last National Council meeting of 2012 is now completed. As representatives of the grassroot membership of Development and Peace, the meeting was an opportunity to affirm that the organization is faithful to its mission, mandate and plans for the future are consistent with social justice in our world. Information was received from staff and there was extensive debate on a number of topics.

Dear friends,

This week, the National Council will gather for its annual assembly of members.
The National Council meets three times a year but the November meeting is always especially significant, and this year perhaps even more so.

We have gone through a challenging period and have heard from many members from across the country regarding their concerns, questions and frustrations. We have many important issues to discuss amongst ourselves but also with our membership at wide.