The Consult of the JCEP President met again, in its regular four times a year rhythm, from 11-13 June. This time we gathered in Antwerp, enjoying the great hospitality of Marc Desmet, Regional Superior of ELC and of the Jesuit Community in the city. This was the first meeting for Miguel Almeida POR, new moderator of the EMR Assistancy and Consultor.

As usual, the Consult looks at the previous Assembly of the Conference and prepares the next. From the meeting of Lyon, in April, the address of Fr. General was analysed in depth, looking for ways to give continuity to the challenges he put before the European provincials. A careful consideration of the evaluation of the format of the Assemblies done at Lyon helped also to plan the general timetable of the next Assembly, in Prague, in October.

There was time to get to know a bit the historic city of Antwerp and enjoy the companionship in the service of the Jesuit common mission in Europe. Thank you Marc for the great time!

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JCEP Socius