At the General Chapter held in September in the Philippines, Br Peter Carroll, former Provincial of the Star of the Sea Province, was elected Superior General, and Br John Hazelman, former Provincial Delegate to Pasifika, was elected as one of the General Councillors. In response to these appointments, Br Darren Burge, the newly elected Provincial, wrote a heartfelt tribute expressing his gratitude to both Brothers for their generous service, faithful leadership, and uncondit