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From 26 to 31 December Albania hosted the meeting of the Scholastics of the EUM Province. There were 40 participants, all Jesuits in formation, from those studying philosophy to graduates as well as those in doctoral studies. Besides Fr. Provincial and the delegate for formation, Fr. Angelo Schettini, the Spanish and Portuguese companions residing in San Saba and a Polish companion residing in the community of Palermo were also present.

“This was a precious opportunity to directly learn about the Albanian reality", emphasized Angelo Stella, one of the participants. Among the most meaningful moments were the meeting with the Jesuit parish community of Tirana, the meeting with Mgr. Asti Bakallbashi, Auxiliary Bishop of the Orthodox community, the visit to the parish community of Bajzë, the testimony of Fr. Luli SJ’s nephew, an Albanian, who gave himself to martyrdom but who survived imprisonment and torture. "Formation, discovery and a spirit of encounter" Angelo concludes, "were made possible thanks to the availability of our companions presently in Albania, Fr. Zef Bisha and Fr. Marino Riti, who helped us get to know each other within our new common reality ".

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