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Rome, December 4 – 6, 2024

The CPCF is the Commission for the Promotion of the Charism of Foundational. It is composed of one brother from each conference and chaired by a General Councilor. The following brothers are members of the CPCF:

• Brother Stéphane Léon Sané (General Council). From 2025, Brother Carlos Almaraz.
• Brother Emilio Rodrigo (Latin America and Spain Conference).
• Brother Jean-Baptiste Ouedraogo (French-speaking Africa and Madagascar Conference).
• Ivy Leblanc (English-speaking Conference).
• Antonio López García-Nieto (North-South Conference).

Here are the topics discussed at the meeting:

• The development and follow-up of activities proposed for the 2026 celebration of the bicentenary of the death of Father André Coindre.
• Preparations for the SIR, session international on the charism of foundation, to be held in Rome from June 26 to July 15, 2025.
• The study of a new strategic plan for the commission, integrating the areas of the creation of the COINDRE charismatic family and the Cause of Saints.
• The transfer of coordination of the commission to Brother Carlos Almaraz, since Brother Stéphane Léon Sané will chair the new commission on Education.

The meeting ended with a meeting with the Superior General, who shared his hopes and wishes for the future of the commission.