The first meeting of the JPIC commission was held in Sassone, Italy, from September 1-5, 2008. All members of the commission (Cees Bartels (Ner), David Scott Blanchard (PCM), Eduardo Agosta Scarel (Cast), Gilbert Sabado (Phil), Boniface Makau Kimondolo (Cat), Michael Agung Christiputra (Indo), and the General Councillor Albertus Magnus Herwanta) were present. Boby Sebastian (James) Tharakunnel of the St. Thomas Province (India), who has been appointed as an executive secretary of the commission, was also present. The Most Rev. Fr. General, Fernando Millan Romeral presided the opening Mass and gave an encouraging message. The commission members shared their experiences in the fields of their ministries. After listening to these the commission arrived at certain conclusions especially the need of JPIC commitment in the Order, and made a detailed presentation about strategic planning. The meeting discussed future plans and formulated an action-plan for the year 2008-2011. This action-plan will be presented at the plenary meeting in the General Council this month. After approved by the General Council, it will be disseminated to the whole Order.