"Like the Church, the Congregation is not only a spiritual but also a social and juridical reality, endowed with authorities and governing bodies". (C 111)
"It is made up of local and provincial communities under the guidance of the Superior General and his Council who have the responsibility of government and animation so that the Institute, faithful to its vocation, may progress in fraternal charity, apostolic commitment and regular observance ". (C 117)
"Government is exercised at three different levels: local, provincial and general through the respective Superiors assisted by their own Councils.
The Chapters constitute the maximum expression of the participation of the confreres in the life of the Institute". (C 111)