Of the 38 participants present in Rome for this Chapter, a record number of 24 are participating in a General Chapter for the first time.

Our General Chapter began on June 4, 2023, with the celebration of the Eucharist presided by the outgoing CICM Superior General, Fr. Charles Phukuta, and concelebrated by the other outgoing member of the General Government at the Ad Gentes Center in Nemi, Rome.