Strengthen international understanding and co-existence through the exchange of ideas, people, culture, and religion; promote inter-religious and inter-cultural dialogue; promote intra-religious dialogue; challenge extremism, and promote mainstream voices.
Aim that the richness of this ancient yet timeless culture and heritage should be made available to the entire world, in a way that is authentic, academic, comprehensive, and illuminating.
Inspire, equip and connect people to address world needs, starting with themselves.
Shape national approaches to transitional justice and reconciliation in Africa by drawing on community intelligence as well as macro-trend research and comparative analysis.
Facilitate knowledge of Islam, through courses, conferences, and exhibitions; inform the public about the spiritual, intellectual, and cultural heritage of the Islamic civilisation, participating in current debates within the Muslim world; participate in the public debate in French society, acting as an interface with public administrations, the media, the research and education community, and civil society; encourage intercultural dialogue, working in partnership with Muslim institutions and mosques, promoting dialogue between cultures and religions, especially with Jews and Christians.
Promote the theological formation of the laity; promote dialogue between faith and culture; prepare religion teachers for schools; provide training to train the permanent diaconate and the various ecclesial ministries and services in the parishes, movements and communities of the Diocese.
Support a regional inter-religious Asian movement for justice and transformation that focuses on marginalised communities, confront the roots of violence, promote justice in the economic, political, and social spheres.
Establish inter-religious councils that serve municipalities, nations, and the United Nations; consult and collaborate to offer wisdom and guidance to social, political and economic leaders to advance peace, prosperity, and wholesome life at all levels.
Critically examine our life and mission in the light of the Constitutions of the Order and of the Acts of the General Chapters in agreement with the demands and challenges of the Church in Latin America and the Caribbean; foster relations among the entities of the region, encouraging them to respond to the directions established by the Latin American and the Caribbean Episcopates and the Latin American Conference of Religious (CLAR), promoting the exchange of ideas, possibilities, and apostolic achievements; promote the process of getting to know one another and the mutual collaboration within the Dominican Family.
Mobilise the experience, energy, and international contacts of a group of statesmen who have held the highest office in their own countries; develop recommendations and practical solutions for the political, economic, and social problems confronting humanity; foster international co-operation and action in three priority areas: peace and security, world economic revitalisation, and universal ethical standards.
