On Saturday, March 14, leaders of the Latin American community at the Divino Amore Mission gathered for a morning of formation centred on team-building and unity within the community. The session had been eagerly anticipated, and it brought together men and women who give generously of their time and energy in service of their community, united in their desire to grow together as a team at the heart of the mission.

From the outset, the atmosphere was one of warmth, fellowship and shared purpose. Participants had the opportunity to reflect on the importance of unity and teamwork as cornerstones of growth within a community of faith. Through group activities, shared reflections and open dialogue, each leader was invited to rediscover the value of mutual listening and the building of trust, both of which lie at the heart of a vibrant community life.

The morning served as a timely reminder of the path we walk together as a Church: a path of listening, collaboration and service to one another, sustained always by the Spirit who gathers and unites us. In a world that so often pulls people apart, this community is choosing a different way, one of encounter, formation and growth in communion, grounded in the conviction that it is only together that we can respond faithfully to the call of the Gospel.

A heartfelt thank you to all who took part with such generosity and enthusiasm. Your active presence, your openness and your willingness to learn are a genuine blessing to the faith community of Divino Amore Mission. May this spirit of unity continue to grow and bear much fruit within our community!

Alessandra Santopadre
Assistant, Office for Cultural and Ritual Communities
Coordinator, Sponsorship Program for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Archdiocese of Montreal