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11. Inter-congregational centers
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a) Centers and their constitution
Conferences of Major Superiors, which have as their purpose “fostering more effective cooperation for the good of the Church”,(44) or a group of Major Superiors who wish to collaborate among themselves in the area of formation may for this purpose organize services or constitute inter-institute centers.(45)
These have very diverse configurations. Some are designed to provide complementary services; others provide for the formation of religious from the doctrinal aspect; still others set up specific structures to prepare religious who are candidates for the priesthood. The norms and directives which follow take these differences into account.
The formal establishing of an inter-institute center of formation requires the written consent of the Ordinary of the place.
b) Directive responsibilities
The Superiors who initiate the project also bear the ultimate responsibility for the center. In the spirit of Mutuae relationes, they shall seek the most appropriate way to inform the Bishops about the activities of the center and to maintain with them an open dialogue that will contribute to the richness and advancement of the center.(46) The Holy Father reminds us that they are responsible for following the activity of the centers and for guaranteeing that the teaching in them conform to the Magisterium of the Church.(47)
All inter-institute initiatives should be run directly by a team, under the responsibility of one person, who enjoys assured stability and is competent in formation.
c) Professors
In choosing professors, attention is to be given to sound doctrine, specific competence, pedagogical ability, and ability to work as part of a team. Consideration shall also be given to their knowledge and esteem for religious life in its various forms and developments, according to the Second Vatican Council and the Magisterium.
The centers should promote a lively formational sensitivity in the professors, organizing meetings with the formators for the exchange of ideas and for evaluation.