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The day began in the morning with a festive and fraternal gathering at the Vinea Mea Centre for Priests<\/strong>. The new priests who had already arrived \u2013 participants in the school due to start at the end of the month \u2013 introduced themselves, sharing the reasons that had led them to come and their initial experiences. Each continent concluded with a traditional song, which the bishops from their respective countries joined in with spontaneously.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The bishops asked many precise and practical questions, a sign of genuine interest in this formation programme. One of them, who had come to Vinea Mea as a young priest several years ago, remarked: \u201cIt has been beautifully refurbished, well suited to this spirituality.\u201d Another, from Oceania, promised: \u201cI will try to send a priest from the Pacific Ocean here!\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n At 12.00, the Eucharistic celebration at the Theotokos shrine was enriched by the splendid performance by Gen Verde<\/strong>and the participants in the choir retreat: a moment of communion and unforgettable beauty.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n After lunch, an overview of the various initiatives in Loppiano was presented. Young people, families, Sophia, Polo Lionello and Theotokos, all sharing with depth and passion some of Loppiano\u2019s significant new initiatives. This was followed by a visit to the pavilion housing Loppiano\u2019s artists<\/strong>, where the bishops admired the various works on display, and an exhibition of musical instruments from around the world, which they did not hesitate to play, in an atmosphere of simplicity and family warmth.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” fullwidth=”on” gallery_ids=”33342,33344,33346,33348,33350,33352,33354,33356,33358,33362,33364″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_gallery][dmpro_button_grid _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.loppiano.it\/eventi\/gen-rosso-in-concerto-a-loppiano\/” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dmpro_button_grid][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.20.1″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n After dinner, they returned to their accommodation, before travelling on to Rome the following day. It had been an intense day, filled with a kaleidoscope of emotions that left them feeling grateful and happy.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 29 bishops from five continents visited Loppiano after taking part in the international meeting of bishops who are friends of the Focolare Movement.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.loppiano.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-29-at-17.31.10.jpeg\")
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