Unfortunately, also in Japan the Covid19 epidemic continues to restrict our activities, especially as far as groups and meetings are concerned. Shinmeizan shares this situation. On the contrary, and perhaps as consequence of it, the activity on line has greatly increased.
This Christmas, we pray that the light and the grace of Jesus Christ shine on, and comfort, all who are affected by the covid-19 pandemic, and that the new year may see the end of it!
An important event for Shinmeizan, this month, has been the appointment of Sr. Maria De Giorgi, Assistant Director of the Center, as Consultor to the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialog. Sr. Maria, who belongs to the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of Mary (Xaverian Sisters), has been active at Shinmeizan from the very beginning and for 15 years has taught courses on interreligious dialog at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. She is also a Consultor of the Subcommittee for interreligious dialog of the Bishops` Conference of Japan.
Also in Japan the covid-19 still obliges us to be cautious and prudent in holding gatherings and in meeting people. This situation has been, however, an occasion to develop further, and to practice more, virtual encounters and meetings via internet. Also Shinmeizan has adapted to the new techniques.
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