The “Volunteers” are the main animators of the New Humanity Movement (a social expression of the Focolare in society). They are men and women who are on the front lines in living the words of the Gospel into the most diverse social, cultural, economic and political environments, offering answers to the practical challenges posed by modern society.

They have done various projects: from the personal daily involvement of each one of them within the work environment, in the family, in education, to larger inititatives that involve entire communities, all geared towards improving life in our cities and the civil fabric of society.

From 18 to 21 November, the 500 participants will have the opportunity to delve more deeply into particular aspects of the spirituality of unity, in order to then hopefully begin a fruitful dialogue on identifying the values proposed by the Ideal of fraternity in the field of social action.

There will be time for discussion on the social doctrine of the Church as well as testimonies of people from around the world.

An address by Maria Voce, President of the Focolare Movement, is scheduled for 19 November. There wil be a question and answer session with her which will have a particular focus on what the priorities should be for the Movement’s social involvement in different parts of the world.