Oudtshoorn, 17 September 2024 – About a month ago three recently ordained priests working in the Diocese of Oudtshoorn attended an Annual General 10-day long Meeting, known as AGROP, organised by the Cape Metropolitan Region.
A period of sanctuary, reflection, prayer, and spiritual rejuvenation, the AGROP gathering offers a respite from the demands of ministry, allowing these dedicated priests to delve into the essence of their calling, rekindle the flames of their vocation, to reaffirm their commitment to service, and to nurture their connection with the Divine.
AGROP is held annually for all recently ordained priests, 5 years and younger, present in the country (mostly divided into regional meetings). Besides the focus on the spiritual dimension of the man and his ministry, discussions on recent developments in the liturgical, canonical, sacramental and pastoral landscapes within the Universal and Local Church are discussed, disected, even practised and across Diocesan borders, the attendees are given the opportunity to form or renew bonds of brotherhood and friendship.
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