Yesterday and today were the work days. Sr. Ilia completed a fantastic presentation this morning. She offered some very inspiring insights into our Franciscan theology and spirituality. She has written a number of books and I would highly recommend them to you.

Yesterday afternoon we had "level" meetings. That means that the Vocation Directors got together, and the Postulant Directors, etc. There are ten Vocation Directors here from three countries. It was good to share notes and support one another in our ministry.

Fr. Leslie Hoppe, O.F.M. is the Provincial Minister of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Province and the liaison between the various Provincial Minsters and this initial formation conference. He was with us and is pictured above on the left.