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April 26
Evaluations and the official closing of the 2010 General Assembly took place.

April 25
Committee elections were held. A liturgy was celebrated in St. Joseph Chapel with Bishop Richard Sklba as celebrant.

April 24
The sisters continued the discernment process for selecting the next International Leadership Team for the congregation. A new team was elected and announced at a Solemn Vespers service in the evening. A reception followed. The team members are:

  • Sister Kathleen Kluthe, President
  • Schwester Rita Eble, First Vice President
  • Sister Francitta Pazhukkathara, Second Vice President
  • Sister Elsa Paul Chiriyankandath, Third Vice President

April 23
The sisters continued the discernment process for selecting the next International Leadership Team for the congregation.

April 22
The sisters continued the discernment process for selecting the next International Leadership Team for the congregation. The sisters celebrated Earth Day with a service around the Peace Pole in the motherhouse garden.

April 21
The sisters began the discernment process for selecting the next International Leadership Team for the congregation. A celebration for the outgoing team was held in the evening.

April 20
The sisters continued developing the Congregational direction today and discussed recommendations for the International Leadership Team.

April 19
The sisters continued developing the Congregational direction today and also drafted recommendations for the International Leadership Team. The General Assembly participants celebrated liturgy together.

April 18
The sisters enjoyed a day off from the work of the Assembly. Many sisters went to Alverno College for supper.

April 17
The sisters continued the process of direction setting for the congregation. They engaged in small group and large group activities. 

April 16
The sisters began the process of direction setting for the congregation for the next four years. The sisters from the North and South Indian Provinces planned the evening liturgy.

April 15
These committee reports were given today: History, Government, Nomination, and Steering Committee. The Slate of Nominees was presented. Assembly participants enjoyed a cultural evening together.

April 14
Several reports were given today. These included the Treasurers' Report, the Finance Report and theResponse in Faith Report. The General Assembly participants celebrated liturgy together in St. Joseph Hall.

April 13
The sisters in the United States, South India and the European Provinces gave their reports. The International Leadership Team gave their report. There was a liturgy that was planned by sisters of the ULAF Province.

April 12
On Monday the General Assembly was officially opened by Sister Kathleen Kluthe. The day included orientation for the delegates and Province Reports from the sisters of St. Francis Province in North India and the ULAF Province.

April 11
The 2010 General Assembly opened with a beautiful, multicultural liturgy in St. Joseph Chapel. Following the liturgy there was a dinner, an orientation and party for the delegates.