The fourth Indian Mission Vicariate Chapter was held in Bangalore from 11-15 March 2022. Besides 18 members of the vicariate, on behalf of the Generalate, Fr. Milton Zonta and Fr. Sunil Thomas have participated in the chapter. The theme of the Chapter was “Communion for Mission”. The Chapter was officially opened with the Eucharistic celebration presided over by Fr. Milton Zonta, the Superior General. At the beginning of the chapter, some input was given on the theme by Fr. T. Lourd Swamy, professor of canon law, which helped the chapter members to reflect on different topics dealt with during the chapter. After the initial procedures Fr. Milton Zonta addressed the capitulars and gave a short explanation regarding the developments in our Society and thanked the members for their cooperation and support.  There was an evaluation on the execution of the decisions of the third vicariate chapter, and the document called “Together for Mission”, a strategic development plan of the vicariate, which was developed in collaboration with the Generalate.  The chapter also revised the statutes and the formation program and made the necessary adaptation, and many decisions were taken for the growth of the IMV reflecting and touching all the aspects of religious life, especially vocation promotion, initial and continuing formation, spiritual and community life, pastoral thrust through apostolate and expansion.  During the last term, many steps were taken to strengthen the existing apostolates, and new mission stations and apostolates were initiated. In the next term of office, there are clear plans and projects for the development of the vicariate.  

After the consultation with the entire members of the vicariate, Fr. Milton Zonta has appointed the new leadership for the next term of office (Fr. Alexis Aseervatham, Fr. Benny Valiyaveettil, Fr. Chinnaiah Bellamkonda and Fr. Lessmon Nogntdu). We wish all best for the IMV leadership and all the members.