The meeting of the Provincial Secretaries, archivists and those responsible for the Order’s cultural heritage, which began on 4 November at the General Curia, concluded on Friday, 6 November.

The meeting was held in a hybrid format. The secretaries from all continents gathered in person, while the archivists and those responsible for cultural heritage participated remotely via the Zoom platform. Both those present and those joining online shared reflections and experiences, working together as one group in a fraternal atmosphere filled with great enthusiasm.

Over the course of the three days, various topics were addressed with the aim of supporting the secretaries in their daily work and providing them with practical tools for the service they carry out in their respective Provinces. Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of archives and cultural heritage, essential areas for preserving the memory of the Order. Representatives from three regions shared their experiences, challenges and good practices, identifying some common priorities for the future.

At the conclusion of the meeting, participants both in person and online said their goodbyes with many plans to put into action in the near future, in order to support and facilitate everyone's work. The task now is to follow up on all that has been shared and, above all, to say: “Until we meet again soon!”