In a day marked by faith, reunion and commitment to teaching, the community of the Vedruna Educational Center lived on Sunday, May 17, a space for dialogue, reflection and shared construction. Alicia Zanichelli Lione, Provincial Sister of the Carmelite Sisters of Charity Vedruna, who visited the region in spite of the multiple social conflicts in our country. The meeting was a milestone for the six institutions that make up this educational block in its different modalities:
- Regular Education: La Kantuta 1 Educational Unit, Josermo Murillo Vacarreza Educational Unit, La Kantuta 2 Educational Unit and La Kantuta 3 Educational Unit.
- Permanent Education: Wiñaykusy Center.
- Alternative Education: CEPROK.
Lay identity with Vedruna charisma
One of the most significant nuances of this visit is the current reality of the Vedruna Educational Center. In spite of not having the permanent physical presence or the direct support of a community of religious on a daily basis, the teaching, administrative and support staff reaffirmed their identity. As lay people, the educators demonstrated that they continue to embrace, live and transmit with strength the charism of St. Joaquina de Vedruna.
“The physical distance of a congregation has not diminished our mission; on the contrary, as lay people we assume with maturity and pride the Vedruna legacy in each classroom,” agreed representatives of the center.
Inspiration and Future: Vedruna Educational Proposal and Global Education Pact
The work and dialogue sessions of the day were based on two fundamental pillars: the Vedruna Educational Proposal (PEV) and the guidelines of the Global Education Pact promoted by Pope Francis.
Sister Alicia Zanichelli closely accompanied the dynamics, listening to the realities of each educational unit and encouraging those present to continue building an education that humanizes, integrates the community and responds to the current social challenges from love and fraternity.
The meeting concluded with a renewed sense of unity among the six institutions, consolidating an educational project that, in the hands of its laity, continues to bear fruit for the benefit of Bolivian children and youth.
Anabela Rocio Pacheco Quintana
Principal of the Josermo Murillo Vacarreza Educational Unit in Oruro, Bolivia.
