Archdiocese of Santa Cruz de la Sierra holds XXIX Encuentro Arquidiocesano

More than 200 people attended the 29th Archdiocesan Meeting of Basic Ecclesial Communities on September 20 at the Jesús Maestro Chapel. Held under the theme "Basic Ecclesial Communities, seed of a Church on the move," the gathering focused on turning reflection into concrete actions.

During the meeting, members of the Santa Lucía and Navidad communities shared their pastoral experiences, including their daily activities, organizational structures, and work styles within their parishes and chapels. These presentations illustrated how the communities live their faith and address local needs.

Archbishop Emeritus Sergio Gualberti said the presentations helped participants understand basic ecclesial communities as a new way of being Church. He noted that this experience serves as a constant invitation to renewal and a responsibility for community members to assume.