This year, our association’s long-standing tradition of annual gatherings took us to Romagna—specifically to Fognano di Brisighella—where we were hosted at the Istituto Emiliani, a lovely and welcoming venue. It was here that we held our annual meeting and conducted our formal assembly.
The facility in Fognano is managed by a community of nuns who welcomed us with great generosity; the meals were delightful and even featured several local specialties. One of the goals of our annual gathering is to offer our members an opportunity for tourism and exploration; consequently, we were able to dedicate two half-days to discovering the charms of Brisighella, a medieval village included in the network of “Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages” (*Borghi più belli d’Italia*). We explored the village itself and the Pieve del Tho (an ancient parish church), walked along the *Via degli Asini* (the “Donkey Path”), and climbed up to the Clock Tower—all iconic landmarks of the town.
As is the case every year, the assembly served as a forum for discussion, giving everyone the chance to share their thoughts. Attendance was strong—consistent with previous years, with about 70 participants arriving from all over Italy—and the two motions presented sparked an extensive debate, followed by a formal vote. The feedback survey yielded positive results, though there was some uncertainty regarding the question: “Did you feel represented by the topics addressed during the assembly?”
This gathering concluded on a high note, leaving participants with fond memories and a strengthened sense of community, as reflected in the survey feedback. A special thank you goes to the board and the organizers, who worked with great dedication to manage the many details of the event and the local excursions. From the very beginning of the planning process, our members truly embraced this year’s theme: “serving in a concrete way.” They have provided a great and tangible demonstration of this.
Feedback survey results (as of 9/11/2026)
Members will receive the minutes of the proceedings via email. We are publishing a summary of the slides presented during the meeting.
