{"id":13875,"date":"2026-03-10T07:50:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T07:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/index.php\/2026\/03\/10\/cg29-work-in-progress-with-clarity-and-sharing\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T07:50:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T07:50:53","slug":"cg29-work-in-progress-with-clarity-and-sharing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/index.php\/2026\/03\/10\/cg29-work-in-progress-with-clarity-and-sharing\/","title":{"rendered":"CG29: Work in Progress with Clarity and Sharing"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header pos-rel\">\n<div class=\"read-details\">\n<div class=\"entry-header-details af-cat-widget-carousel\">\n<div class=\"figure-categories read-categories figure-categories-bg categories-inside-image\">\n<ul class=\"cat-links\">\n<li class=\"meta-category\">\n                             <a class=\"morenews-categories category-color-1\" href=\"http:\/\/localhost\/ingoldsite\/index.php\/category\/gc29\/\" aria-label=\"GC29\"><br \/>\n                                 GC29<br \/>\n                             <\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">CG29: Work in Progress with Clarity and Sharing<\/h1>\n<div class=\"aft-post-excerpt-and-meta color-pad\">\n<div class=\"entry-meta author-links\">\n<p>                            <span class=\"item-metadata posts-author byline\"><br \/>\n                                            <i class=\"far fa-user-circle\"><\/i><br \/>\n                          <a href=\"http:\/\/localhost\/ingoldsite\/index.php\/author\/admin_gp\/\"><br \/>\n              Admin-ING      <\/a><br \/>\n                    <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                            <span class=\"item-metadata posts-date\"><br \/>\n                    <i class=\"far fa-clock\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><br \/>\n                    March 8, 2025                <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"aft-comment-view-share\">\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<p><!-- .entry-header --><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- end slider-section --><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-img pos-rel\">\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail full-width-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"655\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GC-29.jpg\" class=\"attachment-morenews-featured size-morenews-featured wp-post-image\" alt=\"GC 29\" loading=\"lazy\">        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"color-pad\">\n<div class=\"entry-content read-details\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>(ANS \u2013 Turin)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 \u201cEverything is clear?\u201d repeats the Moderator, Fr. Alphonse Owoudou, from time to time to the Chapter members engaged in the work of the 29th General Chapter (GC29). The question, simple yet incisive, reflects the complexity and importance of the processes underway. The synodal working method adopted, which requires careful and shared reflection, aims to formulate clear proposals faithful to the prevailing thoughts of the participants. These guidelines will serve as the basis for the decisive deliberations that will shape the future of the Congregation.<\/h3>\n<p>Transparency has been identified as a key element of the decision-making process. Not just formal transparency, guaranteed by the collegial reading and approval of the minutes, but above all substantial transparency: the level of decisions being made is high, and every contribution must be carefully considered.<\/p>\n<p>The most relevant aspects, which will impact the next six years, concern both the structure of the Congregation and the people who will have the task of realizing it with fidelity and dedication. For this reason, the importance of free, constructive, and open discussions was emphasized. Each Chapter member is called to actively participate, avoiding that important decisions are made based on ideas that may be fascinating but not sufficiently thought through.<\/p>\n<p>The President, Fr. Stefano Martoglio, stressed the need to address each issue with calmness and precision:\u00a0<strong>\u201cThe method and the time are ours!\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0This patient and methodical approach proved particularly necessary in addressing the third thematic nucleus of GC29, which concerns aligning Salesians worldwide with the challenges and opportunities of the present moment.<\/p>\n<p>Friday, March 7, was marked by three important moments of assembly synthesis, during which the reports prepared by the six Commissions were presented and discussed. The goal was to share the guidelines that received the most consensus in the working groups, identifying precise formulations to be submitted to the plenary assembly.<\/p>\n<p>The morning\u2019s work focused on initial points, while the rest of the day was dedicated to \u201crefining\u201d the proposals. In the evening, the Chapter members were able to discuss five draft deliberations, which included topics of great relevance such as: the\u00a0<strong>division of the Africa-Madagascar Region<\/strong>, in response to the need for better coordination and support; and the clarification of the tasks of the Regional Councillors, considering the expansion of responsibilities and the increasing dynamism of the Regions. These proposals represent the fruit of synodal and shared work, which takes into account global challenges and the specific needs of the various Salesian realities.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the day, the Chapter members experienced a moment of intense spirituality with the celebration of the\u00a0<strong>Way of the Cross<\/strong>, animated by texts and images prepared by the East Asia-Oceania Region. This time of prayer and reflection provided an opportunity to renew the community spirit and entrust the Chapter\u2019s work to the Lord so that it may be guided by His light.<\/p>\n<p>The day of March 7 once again demonstrated the importance of synodal work that aims for clarity, participation, and transparency. Guided by a patient and shared method, the Chapter members are addressing the crucial issues that will determine the future of the Congregation. The journey of CG29 continues, with the awareness that every decision made today will help shape a Congregation even more faithful to Don Bosco\u2019s charism and capable of responding to the needs of young people around the world.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-item-metadata entry-meta author-links\">\n                                    <\/div>\n<nav class=\"navigation post-navigation\" aria-label=\"Continue Reading\">\n<h2 class=\"screen-reader-text\">Continue Reading<\/h2>\n<div class=\"nav-links\">\n<div class=\"nav-previous\"><a href=\"http:\/\/localhost\/ingoldsite\/index.php\/2025\/03\/07\/gc29-a-leap-from-salesian-life-to-the-governance-and-animation-of-the-congregation\/\" rel=\"prev\"><span class=\"em-post-navigation\">Previous:<\/span> GC29: A \u201cLeap\u201d from Salesian Life to the Governance and Animation of the Congregation<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"nav-next\"><a href=\"http:\/\/localhost\/ingoldsite\/index.php\/2025\/03\/08\/don-bosco-provincial-house-celebrates-international-womens-day\/\" rel=\"next\"><span class=\"em-post-navigation\">Next:<\/span> Don Bosco Provincial House Celebrates International Women\u2019s Day<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GC29 CG29: Work in Progress with Clarity and Sharing Admin-ING March 8, 2025 (ANS \u2013 Turin)\u00a0\u2013 \u201cEverything is clear?\u201d repeats the Moderator, Fr. 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