A Community Born in the Wake of Vatican II
An image of the People of God called to holiness
The Community, as an image of the people of God living in a communion of different gifts, gathers together consecrated sisters and brothers, some of whom are priests; as well as lay members, single and married, including permanent deacons and those who chose to make a vow of lay celibacy. All members share in the same initial calling.
the betatitudes family
The Beatitudes Family also includes affiliated members called the Disciples of the Lamb (young adults) and Friends of the Lamb.
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LA COMMUNAUTÉ EN CHIFFRES
Governing Structure of the Community
The Community of the Beatitudes is composed of :
a branch of consecrated brothers
of which some are deacons and priests under the authority of a General Responsible, who is always a priest.
a branch of consecrated sisters
under the responsibility of a General Responsible.
and a branch of lay members, married and single
with its own statutes, under the supervision of a General Moderator.
The Community is governed by a President (man or woman) elected from among its consecrated members by a General Assembly, whose delegates are elected by all the members of the Community.
The President is helped in his or her work by a General Council comprised of the Branch Heads and their assistants, working in collegiality and seeking together the will of God. They exercises their authority mindful of the autonomy of each branch.
In October 2019, the Community’s General Assembly re-elected Sr. Anna Katharina Pollmeyer for four more years as the Community’s President.
