The first week of our international online course has swiftly passed, marking an exciting start to our collective journey!
Commencing on February 7, approximately 200 Superiors General and Council members representing women’s and men’s religious congregations worldwide convened virtually to delve into a transformative voyage of learning and discovery. Facilitated in collaboration with the UISG and USG, this course is centered on cultivating leadership for a synodal church. It offers targeted training sessions aimed at equipping participants with essential management tools and practices to enhance their teams and organizations. Moreover, the course provides a platform for sharing experiences and reflections, fostering invaluable insights into their managerial roles.
With a diverse array of participants hailing predominantly from Asia and Africa, our discussions have been enriched by the unique perspectives shaped by their respective cultural contexts. This diversity has sparked dynamic exchanges, broadening horizons and deepening understanding among peers.
As we journey through the remainder of the month, we remain committed to harnessing the wisdom of our esteemed trainers and the collective experiences of our dedicated learners. Through collaborative learning activities and interactive lessons, we aim to continue fostering a spirit of synodality and nurturing a shared commitment to effecting positive change through discernment.
Here’s to the promising path that lies ahead, filled with fruitful learning experiences and rewarding insights!
Fr. Giacomo Costa SJ did studies in philosophy and theology, and he also obtained a master's degree in Political and Moral Sociology at the EHESS in Paris.
He is the responsible for Formation at the Society of Jesus.
Prof. Rafael Luciani received his licentiate and doctorate in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and a degree in educational sciences with a philosophical orientation from the Universidad Católica "Andrés Bello" in Caracas (Venezuela). He also studied philosophy at the Salesian Pontifical University in Rome and did post-doctoral work at the Julius Maximilians Universität in Würzburg (Germany).
Nathalie Becquart serves as Undersecretary of the Secretariat of the Synod of the Bishops since March 2021.
Robert J. Bies (Ph.D., Stanford University) is Professor of Management and Founder of the Executive Master’s in Leadership Program at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. In addition, Dr. Bies is a co-author of the book, Getting Even: The Truth About Workplace Revenge—And How to Stop It.
Professor Bies’s current research focuses on leadership, the delivery of bad news, organizational justice, and revenge and forgiveness in the workplace.