15ᵗʰ Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops

Date: 2018.10.03 – 2018.10.28

Theme: Young People, Faith, and Vocational Discernment

Documents

Participants

Synod Fathers (268)

I. President

Pope Francis (81)Pope Francis (81), Supreme Pontiff

Argentina Argentina
II. Secretary General

Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri (78)Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri (78), Cardinal-Deacon of S. Anselmo all’Aventino and Secretary General of General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops

Italy Italy
III. Delegate Presidents

Cardinal Louis Raphaël I Sako (70)Cardinal Louis Raphaël I Sako (70), Cardinal-Patriarch, Patriarch of Babylon of the Chaldeans (Iraq), President of Synod of the Chaldean Church and President of Assembly of the Catholic Bishops of Iraq

Iraq Iraq

Cardinal Désiré Tsarahazana (64)Cardinal Désiré Tsarahazana (64), Cardinal-Priest of S. Gregorio Barbarigo alle Tre Fontane, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toamasina (Madagascar) and President of Episcopal Conference of Madagascar

Madagascar Madagascar

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, S.D.B. (69)Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, S.D.B. (69), Cardinal-Priest of S. Ireneo a Centocelle and Metropolitan Archbishop of Yangon (Myanmar)

Myanmar Myanmar

Cardinal John Ribat, M.S.C. (61)Cardinal John Ribat, M.S.C. (61), Cardinal-Priest of S. Giovanni Battista de’ Rossi and Metropolitan Archbishop of Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)

Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea
IV. Rapporteur General

Cardinal Sérgio da Rocha (58)Cardinal Sérgio da Rocha (58), Cardinal-Priest of S. Croce in Via Flaminia, Metropolitan Archbishop of Brasília (Brazil) and President of National Conference of Bishops of Brazil

Brazil Brazil
V. Special Secretaries

Fr. Giacomo Costa, S.J. (51)Fr. Giacomo Costa, S.J. (51), Director of “Aggiornamenti Sociali”, President of Fondazione Culturale San Fedele, Vice-President of Fondazione Carlo Maria Martini

Italy Italy

Fr. Rossano Sala, S.D.B. (48)Fr. Rossano Sala, S.D.B. (48), Professor of Youth Ministry of Salesian Pontifical University, Director of “Note di Pastorale Giovanile”

Italy Italy
VI. Commission for Information

President

Dr. Paolo Ruffini (61), Prefect of Dicastery for Communication

Italy Italy

Secretary

Fr. Antonio Spadaro, S.J. (52)Fr. Antonio Spadaro, S.J. (52), former Member of Vatican Media Committee

Italy Italy
VII. Commission for Disputes

President

Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi (75)Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi (75), Cardinal-Deacon of S. Cuore di Gesù a Castro Pretorio, Prefect of Congregation for Catholic Education (for Educational Institutions), President of Pontifical Work for Ecclesiastical Vocations, Member of College for the review of appeals by clergy accused of delicta reservata, Patron of Pontifical Superior Institute of Latinità, Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology, Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music, Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Gregorian University, Pontifical Delegate for Congregation of the Sons of the Immaculate Conception and Bishop emeritus of Alessandria (Italy)

Italy Italy

Members

Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna (59)Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna (59), Metropolitan Archbishop of Malta (Malta), President of College for the review of appeals by clergy accused of delicta reservata and President of Episcopal Conference of Malta

Malta Malta

Bishop Godfrey Igwebuike Onah (62)Bishop Godfrey Igwebuike Onah (62), Bishop of Nsukka (Nigeria)

Nigeria Nigeria
VIII. From the Eastern Catholic Churches

Synod of the Coptic Catholic Church

Patriarch Ibrahim Isaac Sedrak (63)Patriarch Ibrahim Isaac Sedrak (63), Patriarch of Alexandria of the Copts (Egypt), President of Synod of the Catholic Coptic Church and President of Assembly of the Catholic Hierarchy of Egypt

Egypt Egypt

Synod of the Greek-Melkite Catholic Church

Patriarch Youssef Absi, M.S.P. (72)Patriarch Youssef Absi (72), Patriarch of Antioch of the Greek-Melkites (Syria), Patriarch of Jerusalem of the Greek-Melkites, Patriarch of Alexandria of the Greek-Melkites, President of Synod of the Greek-Melkite Catholic Church, President of Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries in Syria and Patriarchal Administrator of Iraq of the Greek-Melkites (Iraq)

Syria Syria

Archbishop Georges Wadih Bacouni (56)Archbishop Georges Wadih Bacouni (56), Archbishop of Akka of the Greek-Melkites (Israel) and Pro-President of Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land

Lebanon Lebanon

Synod of the Syriac Catholic Church

Patriarch Ignace Youssif III Younan (73)Patriarch Ignace Youssif III Younan (73), Patriarch of Antioch of the Syriacs (Lebanon) and President of Synod of the Syriac Catholic Church

Lebanon Lebanon

Synod of the Maronite Church

Cardinal Béchara Pierre Raï, O.M.M. (78)Cardinal Béchara Pierre Raï (78), Cardinal-Patriarch, Patriarch of Antioch of the Maronites (Lebanon), President of Synod of the Maronite Church, President of Assembly of the Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops of Lebanon and President of Council of Catholic Patriarchs of the East

Lebanon Lebanon

Bishop Joseph Naffah (49)Bishop Joseph Naffah (49), Titular Bishop of Aradus and Bishop of Curia of the Maronites

Lebanon Lebanon

Bishop Abdallah Elias Zaidan, L.M. (55)Bishop Abdallah Elias Zaidan, L.M. (55), Bishop of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles of the Maronites (USA)

USA USA

Synod of the Chaldean Church

Cardinal Louis Raphaël I Sako (70)Cardinal Louis Raphaël I Sako (70), Cardinal-Patriarch, Patriarch of Babylon of the Chaldeans (Iraq), President of Synod of the Chaldean Church and President of Assembly of the Catholic Bishops of Iraq

Iraq Iraq

Synod of the Armenian Catholic Church

Patriarch Grégoire Bedros XX Ghabroyan, I.C.P.B. (83)Patriarch Grégoire Bedros XX Ghabroyan (83), Patriarch of Cilicia of the Armenians (Lebanon) and President of Synod of the Armenian Catholic Church

Lebanon Lebanon

Synod of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church

Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk (48)Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk (48), Major Archbishop of Kyiv–Halyč of the Ukrainians (Ukraine) and President of Synod of the Ukrainian Catholic Church

Ukraine Ukraine

Bishop Bryan Joseph Bayda, C.SS.R. (57)Bishop Bryan Joseph Bayda, C.SS.R. (57), Bishop of Saskatoon of the Ukrainians (Canada)

Canada Canada

Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church

Cardinal George Alencherry (73)Cardinal George Alencherry (73), Cardinal-Priest of S. Bernardo alle Terme, Major Archbishop of Ernakulam–Angamaly of the Syro-Malabars (India) and President of Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church

India India

Bishop Joseph Pandarasseril (57)Bishop Joseph Pandarasseril (57), Titular Bishop of Castellum Ripæ and Auxiliary Bishop of Kottayam of the Syro-Malabars (India)

India India

Bishop Joseph Pamplany (48)Bishop Joseph Pamplany (48), Titular Bishop of Numluli and Auxiliary Bishop of Tellicherry of the Syro-Malabars (India)

India India

Synod of the Syro-Malankara Church

Cardinal Baselios Cleemis Thottunkal (59)Cardinal Baselios Cleemis Thottunkal (59), Cardinal-Priest of S. Gregorio VII, Major Archbishop of Trivandrum of the Syro-Malankara (India) and President of Synod of the Syro-Malankara Church

India India

Synod of the Romanian Church

Cardinal Lucian Mureşan (87)Cardinal Lucian Mureşan (87), Cardinal-Priest of S. Atanasio, Major Archbishop of Făgăraş şi Alba Iulia of the Romanians (Romania), President of Episcopal Conference of Romania and President of Synod of the Romanian Church

Romania Romania

Council of the Ethiopian Church

Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, C.M. (70)Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, C.M. (70), Cardinal-Priest of S. Romano Martire, Metropolitan of Addis Abeba of the Ethiopics (Ethiopia), President of Interritual Episcopal Conference of Ethiopia and President of Council of the Ethiopian Church

Ethiopia Ethiopia

Council of the Ruthenian Church, U.S.A.

Archbishop William Charles Skurla (62)Archbishop William Charles Skurla (62), Metropolitan of Pittsburgh of the Ruthenians (USA) and President of Council of the Ruthenian Church of USA

USA USA

Council of the Slovak Church

Archbishop Ján Babjak, S.J. (64)Archbishop Ján Babjak, S.J. (64), Metropolitan of Prešov of the Slovaks (Slovakia) and President of Council of the Slovak Church

Slovakia Slovakia

Council of the Eritrean Church

Bishop Fikremariam Hagos Tsalim (47)Bishop Fikremariam Hagos Tsalim (47), Bishop of Segheneyti of the Eritreans (Eritrea)

Eritrea Eritrea

Council of the Hungarian Church

Archbishop Peter Fülöp Kocsis (55)Archbishop Peter Fülöp Kocsis (55), Metropolitan of Hajdúdorog of the Hungarians (Hungary) and President of Council of the Hungarian Church

Hungary Hungary
IX. Elected by the Episcopal Conferences

Africa

Archbishop Ilario Antoniazzi (70)Archbishop Ilario Antoniazzi (70), Archbishop of Tunis (Tunisia) and Vice-President of Regional Episcopal Conference of North Africa

Tunisia Tunisia

Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins, S.V.D. (52)Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins, S.V.D. (52), Metropolitan Archbishop of Huambo (Angola)

Angola Angola

Bishop François Gnonhossou, S.M.A. (56)Bishop François Gnonhossou, S.M.A. (56), Bishop of Dassa-Zoumé (Benin)

Benin Benin

Bishop Stanisław Jan Dziuba, O.S.P.P.E. (58)Bishop Stanisław Jan Dziuba, O.S.P.P.E. (58), Bishop of Umzimkulu (South Africa)

South Africa South Africa

Bishop Mandla Siegfried Jwara, C.M.M. (61)Bishop Mandla Siegfried Jwara, C.M.M. (61), Vicar Apostolic of Ingwavuma (South Africa) and Titular Bishop of Elephantaria in Proconsulari

South Africa South Africa

Bishop Gabriel Sayaogo (56)Bishop Gabriel Sayaogo (56), Bishop of Manga (Burkina Faso)

Burkina Faso Burkina Faso

Bishop Blaise Nzeyimana (64)Bishop Blaise Nzeyimana (64), Bishop of Ruyigi (Burundi)

Burundi Burundi

Archbishop Joseph Atanga, S.J. (66)Archbishop Joseph Atanga, S.J. (66), Metropolitan Archbishop of Bertoua (Cameroon)

Cameroon Cameroon

Bishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya (53)Bishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya (53), Bishop of Mamfe (Cameroon)

Cameroon Cameroon

Bishop Martin Waïngue Bani (55)Bishop Martin Waïngue Bani (55), Bishop of Doba (Chad)

Chad Chad

Bishop Bienvenu Manamika Bafouakouahou (53)Bishop Bienvenu Manamika Bafouakouahou (53), Bishop of Dolisie (Congo-Brazzaville)

Congo-Brazzaville Congo-Brazzaville

Archbishop Marcel Utembi Tapa (59)Archbishop Marcel Utembi Tapa (59), Metropolitan Archbishop of Kisangani (Congo-Kinshasa) and President of National Episcopal Conference of Congo

Congo-Kinshasa Congo-Kinshasa

Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele, M. Afr. (53)Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele, M. Afr. (53), Bishop of Kindu (Congo-Kinshasa)

Congo-Kinshasa Congo-Kinshasa

Bishop Gaspard Béby Gnéba (55)Bishop Gaspard Béby Gnéba (55), Bishop of Man (Cote d’Ivoire)

Cote d’Ivoire Cote d’Ivoire

Bishop Roberto Bergamaschi, S.D.B. (63)Bishop Roberto Bergamaschi, S.D.B. (63), Vicar Apostolic of Awasa (Ethiopia) and Titular Bishop of Ambia

Ethiopia Ethiopia

Bishop Euzébius Chinekezy Ogbonna Managwu (58)Bishop Euzébius Chinekezy Ogbonna Managwu (58), Bishop of Port-Gentil (Gabon)

Gabon Gabon

Bishop Henry Aruna (54)Bishop Henry Aruna (54), Titular Bishop of Nasbinca and Auxiliary Bishop of Kenema (Sierra Leone)

Sierra Leone Sierra Leone

Bishop Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, S.V.D. (61)Bishop Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, S.V.D. (61), Bishop of Ho (Ghana)

Ghana Ghana

Bishop Alexis Aly Tagbino (45)Bishop Alexis Aly Tagbino (45), Titular Bishop of Cuicul and Auxiliary Bishop of Kankan (Guinea)

Guinea Guinea

Bishop Miguel Angel Nguema Bee, S.D.B. (49)Bishop Miguel Angel Nguema Bee, S.D.B. (49), Bishop of Ebebiyín (Equatorial Guinea) and Vice-President of Episcopal Conference of Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea

Archbishop Anthony Muheria, Opus Dei (55)Archbishop Anthony Muheria, Opus Dei (55), Metropolitan Archbishop of Nyeri (Kenya)

Kenya Kenya

Bishop Joseph Mopeli Sephamola, O.M.I. (58)Bishop Joseph Mopeli Sephamola, O.M.I. (58), Bishop of Qacha’s Nek (Lesotho)

Lesotho Lesotho

Bishop Anthony Fallah Borwah (52)Bishop Anthony Fallah Borwah (52), Bishop of Gbarnga (Liberia) and President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Liberia

Liberia Liberia

Bishop Marie Fabien Samuelin Raharilamboniaina, O.C.D. (50)Bishop Marie Fabien Samuelin Raharilamboniaina, O.C.D. (50), Bishop of Morondava (Madagascar) and Vice-President of Episcopal Conference of Madagascar

Madagascar Madagascar

Archbishop Tarcisius Gervazio Ziyaye (69)Archbishop Tarcisius Gervazio Ziyaye (69), Metropolitan Archbishop of Lilongwe (Malawi)

Malawi Malawi

Bishop Augustin Traoré (62)Bishop Augustin Traoré (62), Bishop of Ségou (Mali) and Vice-President of Episcopal Conference of Mali

Mali Mali

Archbishop Inácio Saure, I.M.C. (58)Archbishop Inácio Saure, I.M.C. (58), Metropolitan Archbishop of Nampula (Mozambique)

Mozambique Mozambique

Bishop Willem Christiaans, O.S.F.S. (57)Bishop Willem Christiaans, O.S.F.S. (57), Bishop of Keetmanshoop (Namibia)

Namibia Namibia

Bishop Godfrey Igwebuike Onah (62)Bishop Godfrey Igwebuike Onah (62), Bishop of Nsukka (Nigeria)

Nigeria Nigeria

Bishop John Akinkunmi Oyejola (55)Bishop John Akinkunmi Oyejola (55), Bishop of Osogbo (Nigeria)

Nigeria Nigeria

Bishop Michael Ekwoy Apochi (58)Bishop Michael Ekwoy Apochi (58), Bishop of Otukpo (Nigeria)

Nigeria Nigeria

Bishop Alain Harel (68)Bishop Alain Harel (68), Vicar Apostolic of Rodrigues (Mauritius), Titular Bishop of Forconio and Vice-President of Episcopal Conferences of Indian Ocean

Seychelles Seychelles

Bishop Zbigniew Tadeusz Kusy, O.F.M. (66)Bishop Zbigniew Tadeusz Kusy, O.F.M. (66), Bishop of Kaga-Bandoro (Central African Republic)

Central African Republic Central African Republic

Bishop Servilien Nzakamwita (75)Bishop Servilien Nzakamwita (75), Bishop of Byumba (Rwanda)

Rwanda Rwanda

Bishop André Gueye (51)Bishop André Gueye (51), Bishop of Thiès (Senegal) and Second Vice-President of Conference of Bishops of Senegal, Mauritania, Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau

Senegal Senegal

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala (54)Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala (54), Bishop of Tombura–Yambio (South Sudan) and President of Conference of Bishops of Sudan and South Sudan

South Sudan South Sudan

Bishop Renatus Leonard Nkwande (52)Bishop Renatus Leonard Nkwande (52), Bishop of Bunda (Tanzania)

Tanzania Tanzania

Bishop Célestin-Marie Bawilima Gaoua (61)Bishop Célestin-Marie Bawilima Gaoua (61), Bishop of Sokodé (Togo)

Togo Togo

Bishop Paul Ssemogerere (62)Bishop Paul Ssemogerere (62), Bishop of Kasana–Luweero (Uganda)

Uganda Uganda

Bishop Damiano Giulio Guzzetti, M.C.C.J. (59)Bishop Damiano Giulio Guzzetti, M.C.C.J. (59), Bishop of Moroto (Uganda)

Uganda Uganda

Bishop Valentine Kalumba, O.M.I. (51)Bishop Valentine Kalumba, O.M.I. (51), Bishop of Livingstone (Zambia)

Zambia Zambia

Bishop Rudolf Nyandoro (49)Bishop Rudolf Nyandoro (49), Bishop of Gokwe (Zimbabwe)

Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Americas

Archbishop Luc Cyr (64)Archbishop Luc Cyr (64), Metropolitan Archbishop of Sherbrooke (Canada)

Canada Canada

Bishop Thomas Dowd (48)Bishop Thomas Dowd (48), Titular Bishop of Treba and Auxiliary Bishop of Montréal (Canada)

Canada Canada

Bishop Lionel Gendron, P.S.S. (74)Bishop Lionel Gendron, P.S.S. (74), Bishop of Saint-Jean–Longueuil (Canada) and President of Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops

Canada Canada

Bishop Stephen Arthur Jensen (64)Bishop Stephen Arthur Jensen (64), Bishop of Prince George (Canada)

Canada Canada

Bishop Robert Emmet Barron (58)Bishop Robert Emmet Barron (58), Titular Bishop of Macriana in Mauretania and Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles (USA)

USA USA

Cardinal Daniel Nicholas DiNardo (69)Cardinal Daniel Nicholas DiNardo (69), Cardinal-Priest of S. Eusebio, Metropolitan Archbishop of Galveston–Houston (USA), President of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Member of Council for the Economy

USA USA

Bishop Frank Joseph Caggiano (59)Bishop Frank Joseph Caggiano (59), Bishop of Bridgeport (USA)

USA USA

Archbishop José Horacio Gómez Velasco, Opus Dei (66)Archbishop José Horacio Gómez Velasco, Opus Dei (66), Metropolitan Archbishop of Los Angeles (USA) and Vice-President of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

USA USA

Archbishop Kenneth David Oswin Richards (60)Archbishop Kenneth David Oswin Richards (60), Metropolitan Archbishop of Kingston in Jamaica (Jamaica)

Jamaica Jamaica

Bishop Carlos José Tissera (67)Bishop Carlos José Tissera (67), Bishop of Quilmes (Argentina)

Argentina Argentina

Bishop Ricardo Orlando Seirutti (62)Bishop Ricardo Orlando Seirutti (62), Titular Bishop of Bela and Auxiliary Bishop of Córdoba (Argentina)

Argentina Argentina

Bishop Dante Gustavo Braida (50)Bishop Dante Gustavo Braida (50), Titular Bishop of Tanudaia and Auxiliary Bishop of Mendoza (Argentina)

Argentina Argentina

Bishop Stanisław Dowlaszewicz Billman, O.F.M. Conv. (61)Bishop Stanisław Dowlaszewicz Billman, O.F.M. Conv. (61), Titular Bishop of Tigimma and Auxiliary Bishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia)

Bolivia Bolivia

Bishop Jorge Ángel Saldías Pedraza, O.P. (50)Bishop Jorge Ángel Saldías Pedraza, O.P. (50), Titular Bishop of Phelbes and Auxiliary Bishop of La Paz (Bolivia)

Bolivia Bolivia

Bishop Vilsom Basso, S.C.I. (58)Bishop Vilsom Basso, S.C.I. (58), Bishop of Imperatriz (Brazil)

Brazil Brazil

Bishop Eduardo Pinheiro da Silva, S.D.B. (59)Bishop Eduardo Pinheiro da Silva, S.D.B. (59), Bishop of Jaboticabal (Brazil)

Brazil Brazil

Bishop Gilson Andrade da Silva (52)Bishop Gilson Andrade da Silva (52), Coadjutor Bishop of Nova Iguaçu (Brazil)

Brazil Brazil

Archbishop Jaime Spengler, O.F.M. (58)Archbishop Jaime Spengler, O.F.M. (58), Metropolitan Archbishop of Porto Alegre (Brazil)

Brazil Brazil

Bishop Moisés Carlos Atisha Contreras (49)Bishop Moisés Carlos Atisha Contreras (49), Bishop of San Marcos de Arica (Chile)

Chile Chile

Bishop Cristián Carlos Roncagliolo Pacheco (49)Bishop Cristián Carlos Roncagliolo Pacheco (49), Titular Bishop of Hospita and Auxiliary Bishop of Santiago (Chile)

Chile Chile

Bishop José Roberto Ospina Leongómez (71)Bishop José Roberto Ospina Leongómez (71), Bishop of Buga (Colombia)

Colombia Colombia

Bishop Omar de Jesús Mejía Giraldo (52)Bishop Omar de Jesús Mejía Giraldo (52), Bishop of Florencia (Colombia)

Colombia Colombia

Bishop Gabriel Ángel Villa Vahos (56)Bishop Gabriel Ángel Villa Vahos (56), Bishop of Ocaña (Colombia)

Colombia Colombia

Bishop Mario Enrique Quirós Quirós (51)Bishop Mario Enrique Quirós Quirós (51), Bishop of Cartago (Costa Rica)

Costa Rica Costa Rica

Bishop Álvaro Julio Beyra Luarca (73)Bishop Álvaro Julio Beyra Luarca (73), Bishop of Bayamo y Manzanillo (Cuba)

Cuba Cuba

Bishop Jorge Giovanny Pazmiño Abril, O.P. (53)Bishop Jorge Giovanny Pazmiño Abril, O.P. (53), Bishop of Ambato (Ecuador)

Ecuador Ecuador

Bishop Eduardo José Castillo Pino (48)Bishop Eduardo José Castillo Pino (48), Titular Bishop of Tarasa in Byzacena and Auxiliary Bishop of Portoviejo (Ecuador)

Ecuador Ecuador

Bishop José Elías Rauda Gutiérrez, O.F.M. (56)Bishop José Elías Rauda Gutiérrez, O.F.M. (56), Bishop of San Vicente (El Salvador) and Vice-President of Episcopal Conference of El Salvador

El Salvador El Salvador

Bishop Rosolino Bianchetti Boffelli (73)Bishop Rosolino Bianchetti Boffelli (73), Bishop of Quiché (Guatemala)

Guatemala Guatemala

Bishop Quesnel Alphonse, S.M.M. (68)Bishop Quesnel Alphonse, S.M.M. (68), Bishop of Fort-Liberté (Haiti)

Haiti Haiti

Bishop José Antonio Canales Motiño (56)Bishop José Antonio Canales Motiño (56), Bishop of Danlí (Honduras)

Honduras Honduras

Bishop Juan Armando Pérez Talamantes (47)Bishop Juan Armando Pérez Talamantes (47), Titular Bishop of Auzegera and Auxiliary Bishop of Monterrey (Mexico)

Mexico Mexico

Bishop Jorge Cuapio Bautista (51)Bishop Jorge Cuapio Bautista (51), Titular Bishop of Bisarcio and Auxiliary Bishop of Tlalnepantla (Mexico)

Mexico Mexico

Bishop Héctor Luis Morales Sánchez (64)Bishop Héctor Luis Morales Sánchez (64), Bishop of Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico)

Mexico Mexico

Bishop Jaime Calderón Calderón (52)Bishop Jaime Calderón Calderón (52), Bishop of Tapachula (Mexico)

Mexico Mexico

Bishop Carlos Enrique Herrera Gutiérrez, O.F.M. (69)Bishop Carlos Enrique Herrera Gutiérrez, O.F.M. (69), Bishop of Jinotega (Nicaragua)

Nicaragua Nicaragua

Bishop Manuel Ochogavía Barahona, O.S.A. (51)Bishop Manuel Ochogavía Barahona, O.S.A. (51), Bishop of Colón–Kuna Yala (Panama) and General Secretary of Episcopal Conference of Panama

Panama Panama

Bishop Pierre Laurent Jubinville, C.S.Sp. (58)Bishop Pierre Laurent Jubinville, C.S.Sp. (58), Bishop of San Pedro (Paraguay)

Paraguay Paraguay

Bishop Ricardo García García, Opus Dei (63)Bishop Ricardo García García, Opus Dei (63), Bishop-Prelate of Yauyos (Peru)

Peru Peru

Archbishop Héctor Miguel Cabrejos Vidarte, O.F.M. (70)Archbishop Héctor Miguel Cabrejos Vidarte, O.F.M. (70), Metropolitan Archbishop of Trujillo (Peru) and President of Episcopal Conference of Peru

Peru Peru

Bishop Rubén Antonio González Medina, C.M.F. (69)Bishop Rubén Antonio González Medina, C.M.F. (69), Bishop of Ponce (Puerto Rico)

Puerto Rico Puerto Rico

Bishop Carlos Tomás Morel Diplán (48)Bishop Carlos Tomás Morel Diplán (48), Titular Bishop of Capo della Foresta and Auxiliary Bishop of Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic)

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic

Bishop Heriberto Andrés Bodeant Fernández (63)Bishop Heriberto Andrés Bodeant Fernández (63), Bishop of Melo (Uruguay)

Uruguay Uruguay

Archbishop Mariano José Parra Sandoval (71)Archbishop Mariano José Parra Sandoval (71), Metropolitan Archbishop of Coro (Venezuela)

Venezuela Venezuela

Bishop Carlos Alfredo Cabezas Mendoza (52)Bishop Carlos Alfredo Cabezas Mendoza (52), Bishop of Punto Fijo (Venezuela)

Venezuela Venezuela

Asia

Bishop Lawrence Subrata Howlader, C.S.C. (53)Bishop Lawrence Subrata Howlader, C.S.C. (53), Bishop of Barisal (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Bangladesh

Bishop Thomas Chung An-zu (66)Bishop Thomas Chung An-zu (鍾安住) (66), Bishop of Chiayi 嘉義 (Taiwan)

Taiwan Taiwan

Bishop Basil Cho Kyu-man (63)Bishop Basil Cho Kyu-man (조규만 바실리오 / 曺圭晩) (63), Bishop of Wonju 원주 (South Korea)

South Korea South Korea

Bishop Peter Chung Soon-taick, O.C.D. (57)Bishop Peter Chung Soon-taick (정순택 베드로 / 鄭淳澤), O.C.D. (57), Titular Bishop of Tamazuca and Auxiliary Bishop of Seoul 서울 (South Korea)

South Korea South Korea

Bishop Leopoldo Corpuz Jaucian, S.V.D. (58)Bishop Leopoldo Corpuz Jaucian, S.V.D. (58), Bishop of Bangued (Philippines)

Philippines Philippines

Bishop Joel Zamudio Baylon (64)Bishop Joel Zamudio Baylon (64), Bishop of Legazpi (Philippines)

Philippines Philippines

Bishop Patricio Abella Buzon, S.D.B. (68)Bishop Patricio Abella Buzon, S.D.B. (68), Bishop of Bacolod (Philippines)

Philippines Philippines

Bishop Bernard Taiji Katsuya (62)Bishop Bernard Taiji Katsuya (ベルナルド 勝谷太治) (62), Bishop of Sapporo 札幌 (Japan)

Japan Japan

Archbishop George Antonysamy (66)Archbishop George Antonysamy (66), Metropolitan Archbishop of Madras and Mylapore (India) and Vice-President of Conference of Catholic Bishops of India

India India

Bishop Sebastian Thekethecheril (64)Bishop Sebastian Thekethecheril (64), Bishop of Vijayapuram (India)

India India

Bishop Henry D’Souza (69)Bishop Henry D’Souza (69), Bishop of Bellary (India)

India India

Archbishop John Barwa, S.V.D. (63)Archbishop John Barwa, S.V.D. (63), Metropolitan Archbishop of Cuttack–Bhubaneswar (India)

India India

Bishop Pius Riana Prapdi (51)Bishop Pius Riana Prapdi (51), Bishop of Ketapang (Indonesia)

Indonesia Indonesia

Bishop Adrianus Sunarko, O.F.M. (51)Bishop Adrianus Sunarko, O.F.M. (51), Bishop of Pangkalpinang (Indonesia)

Indonesia Indonesia

Archbishop Ramzi Garmou, Prado (73)Archbishop Ramzi Garmou, Prado (73), Metropolitan Archbishop of Tehran of the Chaldeans (Iran) and Patriarchal Administrator of Ahvaz of the Chaldeans (Iran)

Iran Iran

Bishop José Luís Mumbiela Sierra (49)Bishop José Luís Mumbiela Sierra (49), Bishop of Most Holy Trinity in Almaty (Kazakhstan) and President of Conferenza Episcopale del Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan Kazakhstan

Bishop Jean Marie Vianney Prida Inthirath (61)Bishop Jean Marie Vianney Prida Inthirath (61), Vicar Apostolic of Savannakhet (Laos) and Titular Bishop of Lemfocta

Laos Laos

Archbishop Simon Poh Hoon Seng (55)Archbishop Simon Poh Hoon Seng (傅雲生) (55), Metropolitan Archbishop of Kuching (Malaysia)

Malaysia Malaysia

Bishop Francis Daw Tang (71)Bishop Francis Daw Tang (71), Bishop of Myitkyina (Myanmar)

Myanmar Myanmar

Bishop Cesar Essayan, O.F.M. Conv. (56)Bishop Cesar Essayan, O.F.M. Conv. (56), Vicar Apostolic of Beirut (Lebanon) and Titular Bishop of Mareotes

Lebanon Lebanon

Bishop Samson Shukardin, O.F.M. (57)Bishop Samson Shukardin, O.F.M. (57), Bishop of Hyderabad (Pakistan) and General Secretary of Pakistan Catholic Bishops’ Conference

Pakistan Pakistan

Bishop Cletus Chandrasiri Perera, O.S.B. Silv. (71)Bishop Cletus Chandrasiri Perera, O.S.B. Silv. (71), Bishop of Ratnapura (Sri Lanka)

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Bishop Francis Xavier Vira Arpondratana (63)Bishop Francis Xavier Vira Arpondratana (63), Bishop of Chiang Mai (Thailand) and General Secretary of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand

Thailand Thailand

Bishop Virgilio do Carmo da Silva, S.D.B. (50)Bishop Virgilio do Carmo da Silva, S.D.B. (50), Bishop of Díli (Timor-Leste) and Vice-President of Episcopal Conference of Timor

Timor-Leste Timor-Leste

Bishop Pierre Nguyễn Văn Viên (53)Bishop Pierre Nguyễn Văn Viên (53), Titular Bishop of Megalopolis in Proconsulari and Auxiliary Bishop of Vinh (Vietnam)

Vietnam Vietnam

Bishop Joseph Đỗ Mạnh Hùng (61)Bishop Joseph Đỗ Mạnh Hùng (61), Titular Bishop of Liberalia and Auxiliary Bishop of Thành-Phô Hô Chí Minh (Vietnam)

Vietnam Vietnam

Europe

Bishop Ottavio Vitale, R.C.J. (59)Bishop Ottavio Vitale, R.C.J. (59), Bishop of Lezhë (Albania)

Albania Albania

Bishop Stephan Turnovszky (54)Bishop Stephan Turnovszky (54), Titular Bishop of Ancusa and Auxiliary Bishop of Wien (Austria)

Austria Austria

Bishop Jean Kockerols (60)Bishop Jean Kockerols (60), Titular Bishop of Ieper and Auxiliary Bishop of Mechelen–Brussel (Belgium)

Belgium Belgium

Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz (72)Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz (72), Metropolitan Archbishop of Minsk–Mohilev (Belarus) and President of Catholic Episcopal Conference of Belarus

Belarus Belarus

Bishop Marko Semren, O.F.M. (64)Bishop Marko Semren, O.F.M. (64), Titular Bishop of Abaradira and Auxiliary Bishop of Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bishop Christo Proykov (72)Bishop Christo Proykov (72), Apostolic Exarch of Sofia of the Bulgarians (Bulgaria), Titular Bishop of Briula and President of Episcopal Conference of Bulgaria

Bulgaria Bulgaria

Bishop Dodë Gjergji (55)Bishop Dodë Gjergji (55), Bishop of Prizren–Prishtina (Kosovo)

Kosovo Kosovo

Bishop Tomislav Rogić (54)Bishop Tomislav Rogić (54), Bishop of Šibenik (Croatia)

Croatia Croatia

Archbishop Pavel Pezzi, F.S.C.B. (58)Archbishop Pavel Pezzi, F.S.C.B. (58), Metropolitan Archbishop of Mother of God at Moscow (Russia)

Russia Russia

Bishop Laurent Percerou (57)Bishop Laurent Percerou (57), Bishop of Moulins (France)

France France

Archbishop David Macaire, O.P. (48)Archbishop David Macaire, O.P. (48), Metropolitan Archbishop of Fort-de-France–Saint-Pierre (Martinique)

Martinique Martinique

Bishop Emmanuel Gobilliard (50)Bishop Emmanuel Gobilliard (50), Titular Bishop of Carpentras and Auxiliary Bishop of Lyon (France)

France France

Bishop Bertrand Lacombe (51)Bishop Bertrand Lacombe (51), Titular Bishop of Saint-Papoul and Auxiliary Bishop of Bordeaux (France)

France France

Bishop Stefan Oster, S.D.B. (53)Bishop Stefan Oster, S.D.B. (53), Bishop of Passau (Germany)

Germany Germany

Bishop Felix Genn (68)Bishop Felix Genn (68), Bishop of Münster (Germany)

Germany Germany

Bishop Johannes Wübbe (52)Bishop Johannes Wübbe (52), Titular Bishop of Roscrea and Auxiliary Bishop of Osnabrück (Germany)

Germany Germany

Bishop Mark O’Toole (55)Bishop Mark O’Toole (55), Bishop of Plymouth (England)

Wales Wales

Bishop Ralph Heskett, C.SS.R. (65)Bishop Ralph Heskett, C.SS.R. (65), Bishop of Hallam (England)

England England

Archbishop Leo William Cushley (57)Archbishop Leo William Cushley (57), Metropolitan Archbishop of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh (Scotland)

Scotland Scotland

Bishop Petros Stefanou (55)Bishop Petros Stefanou (55), Bishop of Syros (Greece), Bishop of Santorini (Greece) and Apostolic Administrator of Crete (Greece)

Greece Greece

Archbishop Eamon Martin (56)Archbishop Eamon Martin (56), Metropolitan Archbishop of Armagh (Northern Ireland) and President of Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

Bishop Donal McKeown (68)Bishop Donal McKeown (68), Bishop of Derry (Northern Ireland)

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti (76)Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti (76), Cardinal-Priest of S. Cecilia, Metropolitan Archbishop of Perugia–Città della Pieve (Italy) and President of Episcopal Conference of Italy

Italy Italy

Bishop Pietro Maria Fragnelli (66)Bishop Pietro Maria Fragnelli (66), Bishop of Trapani (Italy)

Italy Italy

Bishop Nicolò Anselmi (57)Bishop Nicolò Anselmi (57), Titular Bishop of Utica and Auxiliary Bishop of Genova (Italy)

Italy Italy

Bishop Gualtiero Sigismondi (57)Bishop Gualtiero Sigismondi (57), Bishop of Foligno (Italy) and General Ecclesiastical Assistant of Italian Catholic Action

Italy Italy

Archbishop Zbigņevs Stankevičs (63)Archbishop Zbigņevs Stankevičs (63), Metropolitan Archbishop of Riga (Latvia) and Vice-President of Episcopal Conference of Latvia

Latvia Latvia

Bishop Darius Trijonis (45)Bishop Darius Trijonis (45), Titular Bishop of Fissiana and Auxiliary Bishop of Vilnius (Lithuania)

Lithuania Lithuania

Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna (59)Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna (59), Metropolitan Archbishop of Malta (Malta), President of College for the review of appeals by clergy accused of delicta reservata and President of Episcopal Conference of Malta

Malta Malta

Bishop Robertus Gerardus Leonia Maria Mutsaerts (60)Bishop Robertus Gerardus Leonia Maria Mutsaerts (60), Titular Bishop of Uccula and Auxiliary Bishop of ’s-Hertogenbosch (Netherlands)

Netherlands Netherlands

Bishop Marek Solarczyk (51)Bishop Marek Solarczyk (51), Titular Bishop of Hólar and Auxiliary Bishop of Warszawa-Praga (Poland)

Poland Poland

Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki (68)Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki (68), Metropolitan Archbishop of Poznań (Poland), President of Episcopal Conference of Poland and Vice-President of Council of European Bishops’ Conferences

Poland Poland

Archbishop Grzegorz Ryś (54)Archbishop Grzegorz Ryś (54), Metropolitan Archbishop of Łódź (Poland)

Poland Poland

Bishop Joaquim Augusto da Silva Mendes, S.D.B. (70)Bishop Joaquim Augusto da Silva Mendes, S.D.B. (70), Titular Bishop of Caliábria and Auxiliary Bishop of Lisboa (Portugal)

Portugal Portugal

Bishop António Augusto de Oliveira Azevedo (56)Bishop António Augusto de Oliveira Azevedo (56), Titular Bishop of Cemerinianus and Auxiliary Bishop of Porto (Portugal)

Portugal Portugal

Bishop Tomáš Holub (51)Bishop Tomáš Holub (51), Bishop of Plzeň (Czechia)

Czechia Czechia

Bishop Cornel Damian (58)Bishop Cornel Damian (58), Titular Bishop of Iziriana and Auxiliary Bishop of Bucureşti (Romania)

Romania Romania

Bishop David Bartimej Tencer, O.F.M. Cap. (55)Bishop David Bartimej Tencer, O.F.M. Cap. (55), Bishop of Reykjavík (Iceland)

Iceland Iceland

Archbishop Stanislav Zvolenský (59)Archbishop Stanislav Zvolenský (59), Metropolitan Archbishop of Bratislava (Slovakia) and President of Episcopal Conference of Slovakia

Slovakia Slovakia

Archbishop Alojzij Cvikl, S.J. (63)Archbishop Alojzij Cvikl, S.J. (63), Metropolitan Archbishop of Maribor (Slovenia) and Vice-President of Episcopal Conference of Slovenia

Slovenia Slovenia

Bishop Carlos Manuel Escribano Subías (54)Bishop Carlos Manuel Escribano Subías (54), Bishop of Calahorra y La Calzada–Logroño (Spain)

Spain Spain

Cardinal Ricardo Blázquez Pérez (76)Cardinal Ricardo Blázquez Pérez (76), Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria in Vallicella, Metropolitan Archbishop of Valladolid (Spain) and President of Episcopal Conference of Spain

Spain Spain

Cardinal Juan José Omella Omella (72)Cardinal Juan José Omella Omella (72), Cardinal-Priest of S. Croce in Gerusalemme and Metropolitan Archbishop of Barcelona (Spain)

Spain Spain

Bishop Alain de Raemy (59)Bishop Alain de Raemy (59), Titular Bishop of Turris in Mauretania and Auxiliary Bishop of Lausanne, Genève et Fribourg (Switzerland)

Switzerland Switzerland

Bishop Paolo Bizzeti, S.J. (71)Bishop Paolo Bizzeti, S.J. (71), Vicar Apostolic of Anatolia (Turkiye), Titular Bishop of Tabæ and Vice-President of Episcopal Conference of Turkiye

Turkiye Turkiye

Archbishop Mieczysław Mokrzycki (57)Archbishop Mieczysław Mokrzycki (57), Metropolitan Archbishop of Lviv (Ukraine) and President of Episcopal Conference of Ukraine

Ukraine Ukraine

Bishop Ferenc Palánki (54)Bishop Ferenc Palánki (54), Bishop of Debrecen–Nyíregyháza (Hungary)

Hungary Hungary

Oceania

Archbishop Anthony Colin Fisher, O.P. (58)Archbishop Anthony Colin Fisher, O.P. (58), Metropolitan Archbishop of Sydney (Australia) and Vice-President of Australian Catholic Bishops Conference

Australia Australia

Bishop Mark Stuart Edwards, O.M.I. (59)Bishop Mark Stuart Edwards, O.M.I. (59), Titular Bishop of Garba and Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne (Australia)

Australia Australia

Bishop Stephen Marmion Lowe (56)Bishop Stephen Marmion Lowe (56), Bishop of Hamilton (New Zealand) and General Secretary of New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference

New Zealand New Zealand

Bishop Paul Patrick Donoghue, S.M. (69)Bishop Paul Patrick Donoghue, S.M. (69), Bishop of Rarotonga (Cook Islands) and President of Episcopal Conference of the Pacific

Cook Islands Cook Islands

Bishop Pedro Baquero, S.D.B. (48)Bishop Pedro Baquero, S.D.B. (48), Bishop of Kerema (Papua New Guinea)

Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea
X. Elected by the Union of Superior Generals

Fr. Arturo Marcelino Sosa Abascal, S.J. (69)Fr. Arturo Marcelino Sosa Abascal, S.J. (69), Superior General of Society of Jesus (Jesuits), Vice-Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Oriental Institute, Vice-Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Biblical Institute (Biblicum) and Vice-Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Gregorian University

Venezuela Venezuela

Br. Ernesto Barba Sánchez, F.M.S., Superior General of Marist Brothers

Mexico Mexico

Abbot Mauro Giorgio Giuseppe Lepori, O. Cist. (59)Abbot Mauro Giorgio Giuseppe Lepori, O. Cist. (59), Abbot General of Order of Cistercians (Cistercians)

Switzerland Switzerland

Fr. Ángel Fernández Artime, S.D.B. (58)Fr. Ángel Fernández Artime, S.D.B. (58), Rector Major of Salesians of Saint John Bosco (Salesians), Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Faculty of Education Sciences (Auxilium), Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Superior Institute of Latinità and Grand Chancellor of Salesian Pontifical University

Spain Spain

Fr. Marco Tasca, O.F.M. Conv. (61)Fr. Marco Tasca, O.F.M. Conv. (61), Minister General of Order of Friars Minor Conventual (Conventual Franciscans) and Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Theological Faculty of Saint Bonaventure (Seraphicum)

Italy Italy

Fr. Bruno Cadoré, O.P. (64)Fr. Bruno Cadoré, O.P., Master of the Order of Order of Preachers (Dominicans) and Grand Chancellor of Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum)

France France

Fr. Pedro Aguado Cuesta, Sch. P. (61)Fr. Pedro Aguado Cuesta, Sch. P. (61), Superior General of Order of Poor Clerics Regular of the Mother of God of the Pious Schools (Piarists)

Spain Spain

Fr. Valdir José de Castro, S.S.P. (57)Fr. Valdir José de Castro, S.S.P. (57), Superior General of Society of Saint Paul

Brazil Brazil

Br. Robert Irvin Schieler, F.S.C., Superior General of Brothers of the Christian Schools (Lasalians, De La Salle Brothers)

USA USA

Fr. Michael Brehl, C.SS.R. (63)Fr. Michael Brehl, C.SS.R. (63), Superior General of Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists) and Vice-President of Union of Superiors General (U.S.G.)

Canada Canada
XI. Heads of the Dicasteries of the Roman Curia

Cardinal Pietro Parolin (63)Cardinal Pietro Parolin (63), Cardinal-Bishop of Ss. Simone e Giuda Taddeo a Torre Angela, Secretary of State of Secretariat of State, President of Interdicastery Commission for the Church in Eastern Europe, President of Interdicastery Commission on Particular Churches, Member of Commission of Cardinals overseeing the Institute for Works of Religion, Member of Council of Cardinals and Cardinal Protector of Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy

Italy Italy

Cardinal Luis Francisco Ladaria Ferrer, S.J. (74)Cardinal Luis Francisco Ladaria Ferrer, S.J. (74), Cardinal-Deacon of S. Ignazio di Loyola a Campo Marzio, Prefect of Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, President of Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei”, President of Pontifical Biblical Commission and President of International Theological Commission

Spain Spain

Cardinal Leonardo Sandri (74)Cardinal Leonardo Sandri (74), Cardinal-Bishop of Ss. Biagio e Carlo ai Catinari, Prefect of Dicastery for the Eastern Churches and Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Oriental Institute

Argentina Argentina

Cardinal Robert Sarah (73)Cardinal Robert Sarah (73), Cardinal-Deacon of S. Giovanni Bosco in Via Tuscolana, Prefect of Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments and Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Conakry (Guinea)

Guinea Guinea

Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu (70)Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu (70), Cardinal-Deacon of S. Lino, Prefect of Congregation for the Causes of Saints and Special Delegate to Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta (Knights of Malta)

Italy Italy

Cardinal Marc Ouellet, P.S.S. (74)Cardinal Marc Ouellet, P.S.S. (74), Cardinal-Bishop of S. Maria in Traspontina, Prefect of Dicastery for Bishops and President of Pontifical Commission for Latin America

Canada Canada

Cardinal Fernando Filoni (72)Cardinal Fernando Filoni (斐洛尼) (72), Cardinal-Bishop of Nostra Signora di Coromoto in S. Giovanni di Dio, Prefect of Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples, President of Interdicastery Commission for Consecrated Religious and Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Urbaniana University

Italy Italy

Cardinal Beniamino Stella (77)Cardinal Beniamino Stella (77), Cardinal-Deacon of Ss. Cosma e Damiano, Prefect of Congregation for Clergy and President of Interdicastery Commission for Candidates to Sacred Order

Italy Italy

Cardinal João Bráz de Aviz (71)Cardinal João Bráz de Aviz (71), Cardinal-Deacon of S. Elena fuori Porta Prenestina, Prefect of Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and for Societies of Apostolic Life and Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Brasília (Brazil)

Brazil Brazil

Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi (75)Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi (75), Cardinal-Deacon of S. Cuore di Gesù a Castro Pretorio, Prefect of Congregation for Catholic Education (for Educational Institutions), President of Pontifical Work for Ecclesiastical Vocations, Member of College for the review of appeals by clergy accused of delicta reservata, Patron of Pontifical Superior Institute of Latinità, Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology, Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music, Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Gregorian University, Pontifical Delegate for Congregation of the Sons of the Immaculate Conception and Bishop emeritus of Alessandria (Italy)

Italy Italy

Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell (71)Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell (71), Cardinal-Deacon of S. Giuliano Martire, Prefect of Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life and Bishop emeritus of Dallas (USA)

USA USA

Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson (69)Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson (69), Cardinal-Priest of S. Liborio, Prefect of Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Cape Coast (Ghana)

Ghana Ghana

Cardinal Mauro Piacenza (74)Cardinal Mauro Piacenza (74), Cardinal-Deacon of S. Paolo alle Tre Fontane and Major Penitentiary of Apostolic Penitentiary

Italy Italy

Cardinal Kurt Koch (68)Cardinal Kurt Koch (68), Cardinal-Deacon of Nostra Signora del Sacro Cuore, Prefect of Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, President of Commission for Religious Relations with the Jews and Bishop emeritus of Basel (Switzerland)

Switzerland Switzerland

Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi (75)Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi (75), Cardinal-Deacon of S. Giorgio in Velabro, President of Pontifical Council for Culture and President of Pontifical Commission for Sacred Archaeology

Italy Italy

Archbishop Salvatore Fisichella (67)Archbishop Salvatore Fisichella (Rino) (67), Titular Archbishop of Voghenza, President of Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelisation and President of International Council for Catechesis

Italy Italy
XII. Pontifical Appointments

Cardinal Reinhard Marx (65)Cardinal Reinhard Marx (65), Cardinal-Priest of S. Corbiniano, Metropolitan Archbishop of München und Freising (Germany), Coordinator of Council for the Economy, President of German Episcopal Conference and Member of Council of Cardinals

Germany Germany

Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix, I.S.P.X. (61)Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix, I.S.P.X. (61), Cardinal-Priest of S. Giuseppe all’Aurelio and Metropolitan Archbishop of Québec (Canada)

Canada Canada

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, S.D.B. (69)Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, S.D.B. (69), Cardinal-Priest of S. Ireneo a Centocelle and Metropolitan Archbishop of Yangon (Myanmar)

Myanmar Myanmar

Cardinal Daniel Fernando Sturla Berhouet, S.D.B. (59)Cardinal Daniel Fernando Sturla Berhouet, S.D.B. (59), Cardinal-Priest of S. Galla and Metropolitan Archbishop of Montevideo (Uruguay)

Uruguay Uruguay

Cardinal José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán, O.A.R. (74)Cardinal José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán, O.A.R. (74), Cardinal-Priest of S. Giuseppe da Copertino and Bishop of David (Panama)

Panama Panama

Cardinal Arlindo Gomes Furtado (68)Cardinal Arlindo Gomes Furtado (68), Cardinal-Priest of S. Timoteo and Bishop of Santiago de Cabo Verde (Cabo Verde)

Cabo Verde Cabo Verde

Cardinal Dieudonné Nzapalainga, C.S.Sp. (51)Cardinal Dieudonné Nzapalainga, C.S.Sp. (51), Cardinal-Priest of S. Andrea della Valle, Metropolitan Archbishop of Bangui (Central African Republic) and President of Central African Episcopal Conference

Central African Republic Central African Republic

Cardinal Blase Joseph Cupich (69)Cardinal Blase Joseph Cupich (69), Cardinal-Priest of S. Bartolomeo all’Isola and Metropolitan Archbishop of Chicago (USA)

USA USA

Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes (68)Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes (68), Cardinal-Priest of Ss. Fabiano e Venanzio a Villa Fiorelli and Metropolitan Archbishop of México (Mexico)

Mexico Mexico

Cardinal John Ribat, M.S.C. (61)Cardinal John Ribat, M.S.C. (61), Cardinal-Priest of S. Giovanni Battista de’ Rossi and Metropolitan Archbishop of Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)

Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea

Cardinal Joseph William Tobin, C.SS.R. (66)Cardinal Joseph William Tobin, C.SS.R. (66), Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria delle Grazie a Via Trionfale, Metropolitan Archbishop of Newark (USA), Ecclesiastical Superior of Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) and Delegate ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of Sodalitium of Christian Life

USA USA

Cardinal Louis-Marie Ling Mangkhanekhoun, I.V.D. (74)Cardinal Louis-Marie Ling Mangkhanekhoun, I.V.D. (74), Cardinal-Priest of S. Silvestro in Capite and Vicar Apostolic of Vientiane (Laos)

Laos Laos

Cardinal Joseph Coutts (73)Cardinal Joseph Coutts (73), Cardinal-Priest of S. Bonaventura da Bagnoregio and Metropolitan Archbishop of Karachi (Pakistan)

Pakistan Pakistan

Cardinal Désiré Tsarahazana (64)Cardinal Désiré Tsarahazana (64), Cardinal-Priest of S. Gregorio Barbarigo alle Tre Fontane, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toamasina (Madagascar) and President of Episcopal Conference of Madagascar

Madagascar Madagascar

Cardinal Giuseppe Bertello (76)Cardinal Giuseppe Bertello (76), Cardinal-Deacon of Ss. Vito, Modesto e Crescenzia, President of Governorate of Vatican City State, President of Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State and Member of Council of Cardinals

Italy Italy

Cardinal Angelo De Donatis (64)Cardinal Angelo De Donatis (64), Cardinal-Priest of S. Marco, Archpriest of Papal Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, Vicar General for the Vicariate of Rome of Roma (Italy), Apostolic Administrator of Ostia (Italy) and Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Lateran University

Italy Italy

Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi, C.S.Sp. (60)Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi, C.S.Sp. (60), Metropolitan Archbishop of Lubango (Angola) and President of Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar

Angola Angola

Archbishop Jean-Claude Hollerich, S.J. (60)Archbishop Jean-Claude Hollerich, S.J. (60), Archbishop of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) and President of Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Community

Luxembourg Luxembourg

Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia (73)Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia (73), President of Pontifical Academy for Life, Grand Chancellor of Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute for Matrimonial and Family Science, Archbishop ad personam and Bishop emeritus of Terni–Narni–Amelia (Italy)

Italy Italy

Archbishop Matteo Maria Zuppi (62)Archbishop Matteo Maria Zuppi (62), Metropolitan Archbishop of Bologna (Italy)

Italy Italy

Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, O.F.M. (53)Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, O.F.M. (53), Titular Archbishop of Verbe, Apostolic Administrator of Jerusalem (Palestine), Grand Prior of Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (Knights of the Holy Sepulchre) and Vice-President of Conference of the Latin Bishops of the Arab Regions

Palestine Palestine

Archbishop Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, O.F.M. Cap. (58)Archbishop Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, O.F.M. Cap. (58), Coadjutor Archbishop of Kinshasa (Congo-Kinshasa), Vice-President of National Episcopal Conference of Congo and Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Mbandaka–Bikoro (Congo-Kinshasa)

Congo-Kinshasa Congo-Kinshasa

Archbishop Mario Enrico Delpini (67)Archbishop Mario Enrico Delpini (67), Metropolitan Archbishop of Milano (Italy)

Italy Italy

Archbishop Peter Andrew Comensoli (54)Archbishop Peter Andrew Comensoli (54), Metropolitan Archbishop of Melbourne (Australia)

Australia Australia

Bishop Eduardo Horacio García (62)Bishop Eduardo Horacio García (62), Bishop of San Justo (Argentina)

Argentina Argentina

Bishop Lazzaro You Heung-sik (66)Bishop Lazzaro You Heung-sik (유흥식 라자로 / 俞興植) (66), Bishop of Daejeon 대전 (South Korea)

South Korea South Korea

Bishop Lucas Van Looy, S.D.B. (77)Bishop Lucas Van Looy, S.D.B. (77), Bishop of Gent (Belgium)

Belgium Belgium

Bishop Claudio Cipolla (63)Bishop Claudio Cipolla (63), Bishop of Padova (Italy)

Italy Italy

Bishop Marian Florczyk (63)Bishop Marian Florczyk (63), Titular Bishop of Limata and Auxiliary Bishop of Kielce (Poland)

Poland Poland

Bishop Joseph Guo Jin-cai (50)Bishop Joseph Guo Jin-cai (郭金才) (50), Bishop of Chengde 承德 (China)

China China

Bishop John Baptist Yang Xiao-ting (54)Bishop John Baptist Yang Xiao-ting (楊曉亭) (54), Bishop of Yan’an 延安 (China)

China China

Msgr. Mariano Fazio Fernández, Opus Dei (58)Msgr. Mariano Fazio Fernández, Opus Dei (58), Priest of Opus Dei (Italy), Vicar General of Opus Dei (Italy) and Chaplain of His Holiness

Italy Italy

Fr. Marco Frisina (63)Fr. Marco Frisina, Master delegate of the Choir of Papal Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, Director of the Choir of Roma

Italy Italy

Fr. Alexandre Awi Mello, I.Sch. (47)Fr. Alexandre Awi Mello, I.Sch. (47), Secretary of Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life

Brazil Brazil

Fr. Giacomo Costa, S.J. (51)Fr. Giacomo Costa, S.J. (51), Director of “Aggiornamenti Sociali”, President of Fondazione Culturale San Fedele, Vice-President of Fondazione Carlo Maria Martini

Italy Italy

Fr. Michael Czerny, S.J. (72)Fr. Michael Czerny, S.J. (72), Undersecretary of Migrant and Refugee Section of Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development

Canada Canada

Fr. Roberto de Luca, O.F.M.Fr. Roberto de Luca, O.F.M., Animator of Youth Vocations Ministry of the Picena Province of Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans)

Italy Italy

Fr. Eduardo Gonzalo RedondoFr. Eduardo Gonzalo Redondo, Head of Vocations Ministry in Cuba

Cuba Cuba

Fr. Rossano Sala, S.D.B. (48)Fr. Rossano Sala, S.D.B. (48), Professor of Youth Ministry of Salesian Pontifical University, Director of “Note di Pastorale Giovanile”

Italy Italy

Fr. Antonio Spadaro, S.J. (52)Fr. Antonio Spadaro, S.J. (52), former Member of Vatican Media Committee, Director of “La Civiltà Cattolica”

Italy Italy

Fr. Robert Stark, S.S.S.Fr. Robert Stark, S.S.S., Director of the Social Ministry Office of Honolulu

USA USA
XIII. Undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops

Bishop Fabio Fabene (59)Bishop Fabio Fabene (59), Titular Bishop of Montefiascone, Substitute of College of Cardinals and Undersecretary of General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops

Italy Italy
XIV. Members of the Ordinary Council

Cardinal Louis Raphaël I Sako (70)Cardinal Louis Raphaël I Sako (70), Cardinal-Patriarch, Patriarch of Babylon of the Chaldeans (Iraq), President of Synod of the Chaldean Church and President of Assembly of the Catholic Bishops of Iraq

Iraq Iraq

Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, O.P. (73)Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, O.P. (73), Cardinal-Priest of Gesù Divin Lavoratore, Metropolitan Archbishop of Wien (Austria), Ordinary of Austria of the Eastern Rite (Austria), President of Episcopal Conference of Austria and Member of Commission of Cardinals overseeing the Institute for Works of Religion

Austria Austria

Cardinal Wilfrid Fox Napier, O.F.M. (77)Cardinal Wilfrid Fox Napier, O.F.M. (77), Cardinal-Priest of S. Francesco d’Assisi ad Acilia, Metropolitan Archbishop of Durban (South Africa) and Member of Council for the Economy

South Africa South Africa

Cardinal Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga, S.D.B. (75)Cardinal Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga, S.D.B. (75), Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria della Speranza, Metropolitan Archbishop of Tegucigalpa (Honduras) and Coordinator of Council of Cardinals

Honduras Honduras

Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson (69)Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson (69), Cardinal-Priest of S. Liborio, Prefect of Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Cape Coast (Ghana)

Ghana Ghana

Cardinal George Pell (77)Cardinal George Pell (77), Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria Domenica Mazzarello, Prefect of Secretariat for the Economy and Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Sydney (Australia)

Australia Australia

Cardinal Marc Ouellet, P.S.S. (74)Cardinal Marc Ouellet, P.S.S. (74), Cardinal-Bishop of S. Maria in Traspontina, Prefect of Dicastery for Bishops and President of Pontifical Commission for Latin America

Canada Canada

Cardinal Oswald Gracias (73)Cardinal Oswald Gracias (73), Cardinal-Priest of S. Paolo della Croce a «Corviale», Metropolitan Archbishop of Bombay (India), President of Conference of Catholic Bishops of India, President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, President of Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences and Member of Council of Cardinals

India India

Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle (61)Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle (61), Cardinal-Priest of S. Felice da Cantalice a Centocelle, Metropolitan Archbishop of Manila (Philippines) and President of Caritas Internationalis

Philippines Philippines

Cardinal Vincent Gerard Nichols (72)Cardinal Vincent Gerard Nichols (72), Cardinal-Priest of SS. Redentore e S. Alfonso in Via Merulana, Metropolitan Archbishop of Westminster (England), President of Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and Vice-President of Council of European Bishops’ Conferences

England England

Cardinal Carlos Osoro Sierra (73)Cardinal Carlos Osoro Sierra (73), Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria in Trastevere, Metropolitan Archbishop of Madrid (Spain) and Ordinary of Spain of the Eastern Rite (Spain)

Spain Spain

Cardinal Sérgio da Rocha (58)Cardinal Sérgio da Rocha (58), Cardinal-Priest of S. Croce in Via Flaminia, Metropolitan Archbishop of Brasília (Brazil) and President of National Conference of Bishops of Brazil

Brazil Brazil

Cardinal Robert Sarah (73)Cardinal Robert Sarah (73), Cardinal-Deacon of S. Giovanni Bosco in Via Tuscolana, Prefect of Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments and Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Conakry (Guinea)

Guinea Guinea

Archbishop Bruno Forte (69)Archbishop Bruno Forte (69), Metropolitan Archbishop of Chieti–Vasto (Italy)

Italy Italy

Archbishop Charles Joseph Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. (74)Archbishop Charles Joseph Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. (74), Metropolitan Archbishop of Philadelphia (USA)

USA USA

Other Participants (130)

I. Collaborators with the Special Secretary

Mr. Filipe Alves Domingues, Doctor in Social Science at Pontifical Gregorian University, Specialist in Ethics and Media

Brazil Brazil

Ms. Margherita Anselmi, Member of Italian Catholic Action, Freelance social planner

Italy Italy

Sr. María Luisa Berzosa González, F.I., Director of Catholic School and Popular Education, Director of Fe y alegría

Spain Spain

Retired MonsignorMsgr. Philippe Bordeyne, Professor of Moral Theology and Rector at Catholic Institute of Paris

France France

Retired MonsignorMsgr. Toufic Bou Hadir, Head of YOUCAT of Arabic Foundation of the Maronite Church, Coordinator of Patriarchal Office of Youth Ministry

Lebanon Lebanon

Retired PriestFr. Andrea Luigi Maria Bozzolo, S.D.B., Professor of Dogmatic Theology at the Faculty of Theology of Turin Section of the Pontifical Salesian University

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Carlo Casalone, S.J., Member of the Department of Science of Pontifical Academy for Life

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. João Wilkes Rebouças Chagas Júnior, Head of the Youth Department of Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life

Vatican City State Vatican City State

Prof. Cecilia Costa, Professor of Sociology at Università Roma Tre

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Salvatore Currò, C.S.I., Professor of Youth Ministry at the Faculty of Theology of Salesian Pontifical University

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Renato de Guzman, S.D.B., Catechist at the Office of Pastoral Care of Don Bosco Educational Centre

Philippines Philippines

Prof. Kevin de Souza, Professor at Pontifical University of the Holy Cross

Kenya Kenya

Retired PriestFr. Giuseppe Pio de Virgilio, Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at the Faculty of Theology of Pontifical University of the Holy Cross

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Michele Falabretti, Head of the National Service for the Youth Ministry of Conferenza Episcopale Italiana (C.E.I.)

Italy Italy

Dr. Paolo Foglizzo, Editor of “Aggiornamenti Sociali”

Italy Italy

Prof. Chiara Giaccardi, Lecturer of Sociology and Cultural and Communicative Processes at Catholic University of Milan

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Juan Pablo Hernández di Tomaso, S.J., Director of “Pietre vive” Association

Spain Spain

Abbot Christopher Jamison, E.B.C. (66)Abbot Christopher Jamison, E.B.C. (66), President of English Benedictine Congregation

Australia Australia

Retired PriestFr. Enrico Parolari, Priest Psychologist and Psychotherapist, Specialist in Vocations

Italy Italy

Dr. Alessandro Rosina, Lecturer in Demography at Catholic University of Milan, Scientific Coordinator of “Youth Report” of Istituto G. Toniolo

Italy Italy

Retired MonsignorMsgr. Guy-Réal Thivierge, Consultor of Congregation for Catholic Education (for Educational Institutions), Secretary General of “Gravissimum Educationis” Foundation

Vatican City State Vatican City State

Retired PriestFr. Toussaint Tshingombe Ilunga, C.F.I.C., Professor at Catholic University of Western Africa

Congo-Brazzaville Congo-Brazzaville
II. Auditors

Mr. Safa Al Abbia, Member of the Chaldean Church

Iraq Iraq

Ms. Federica Ancona, Member of “Nuovi Orizzonti” Association

Italy Italy

Mr. Thomas Andonie, Federal Chairman of BDKJ, Youth leader in Germany

Germany Germany

Mr. Gioele Ferruccio Anni, Member of National Council for Youth Department of Italian Catholic Action

Italy Italy

Mr. Lucas Barboza Galhardo, Representative of Schoenstatt Movement, Member of the National Coordination Committee for Youth Ministry of Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil (C.N.B.B.)

Brazil Brazil

Mr. Daniel Bashir, Youth from Karachi, Member of Jesus Youth International

Pakistan Pakistan

Sr. Nathalie Becquart, Former Director of National Service for Youth Evangelization and Vocations of Conférence des Evêques de France

France France

Br. Enzo Bianchi, Founder and Prior emeritus of Monastic Communtity of Bose

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Jules Boutros, Head of Youth Ministry in Lebanon

Lebanon Lebanon

Retired PriestFr. Juan Jorge Bytton Arellano, S.J., Chaplain of Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, Consultor for youth of Conferencia Episcopal Peruana

Peru Peru

Ms. Emilie Callan, Member of “Salt and Light Catholic Television Network” Foundation

Canada Canada

Ms. Henriette Camara, Member of Catholic Scouts

Guinea Guinea

Mr. Joseph Cao Huu Minh Tri, Young Adult engaged in the business world of Saigon Catholic Youth Ministry

Vietnam Vietnam

Sr. Teresina Cheng Chaoying, Student of Theology at Missionary College of “Mater Ecclesiae” of Castel Gandolfo, Sister of the Mother of the Lord of Daming-Hebei

China China

Mr. Berhanu Sinamo Deboch, President of International Coordination of Young Workers

Ethiopia Ethiopia

Ms. Carina Iris Rossa, Member of the Board of Directors of “Scholas Occurrentes” Pontifical Foundation

Argentina Argentina

Mr. Djenaroum Djimtoloum, Secretary of the Episcopal Commission of Youth of Conférence Episcopale du Tchad

Chad Chad

Mr. Sebastian Duhau, Member of the Youth Council of Parramatta

Australia Australia

Mr. Mariano Germán García, Youth ministry worker of Conferencia Episcopal Argentina (C.E.A.)

Argentina Argentina

Mr. Yithzak Yerel González Murgas, Youth ministry worker of Conferencia Episcopal de Panamá (C.E.P.)

Panama Panama

Sr. Sally Marie Hodgdon, Superior General of Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambéry, Vice-President of the Executive Committee of International Union of Superiors General (U.I.S.G.)

USA USA

Mr. Percival Holt, National Youth President of ICYM of Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (C.C.B.I.)

India India

Ms. Anastasia Indrawan, Member of the Youth Commission of Konferensi Waligereja Indonesia (K.W.I.)

Indonesia Indonesia

Ms. Marie Joannie Ornella Jean-Pierre, Youth ministry worker of Conférence Episcopale de l’Océan Indien (CEDOI)

Mauritius Mauritius

Retired PriestFr. Kablan Hilaire Jean-Marie Kouaho, Rector of Redemptoris Mater International Diocesan Seminary of Morondava

Cote d’Ivoire Cote d’Ivoire

Ms. Desfortunées Kuissuk Feupeussi, Member of the youth group of Douala of Emmanuel Community

Cameroon Cameroon

Sr. Mina Kwon, Sister of Congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres, Director and counsellor at Catholic University of Taegu, Head of the Juniors of the religious Province of Taegu

South Korea South Korea

Ms. Marguerite-Marie le Hodey, Member of World Association of Family Businesses

Belgium Belgium

Mr. Thomas Leoncini, Journalist, writer, engaged in the study of psychological and social models

Italy Italy

Mr. Jonathan Lewis, Assistant Secretary for Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns of Washington

USA USA

Ms. Merveille Mantantu Vita, Youth ministry worker of Conférence Episcopale Nationale du Congo (CENCO)

Congo-Kinshasa Congo-Kinshasa

Retired PriestFr. Carlos Iván Martínez Urrea, Vice-Rector of Catholic University of Bogotá, Director of “Jesús Adolescente” Institute

Colombia Colombia

Ms. Cherylanne Menezes, Head at Mumbai of Focolare Movement (Work of Mary)

India India

Mr. Joseph Sapati Moeono-Kolio, Member for Oceania of Caritas Internationalis

Samoa Samoa

Ms. Corina Fiore Mortola Rodríguez, Lecturer of Singing for the Musical Theatre, Guadalajara

Mexico Mexico

Sr. Lucy Muthoni Nderi, F.M.A., Youth ministry worker in social difficulties and street children, educator in family home

Kenya Kenya

Mr. Vincent Paul Nneji, Catholic Youth Organization

Nigeria Nigeria

Mr. Erduin Alberto Ortega Leal, Member of Sant’Egidio Community

Cuba Cuba

Retired MonsignorMsgr. Robert Panke, Rector of St. John Paul II Seminary in Washington

USA USA

Mr. Julian Paparella, Student of Theology of Institut Catholique de Paris, Member of Salt and Light Catholic Television Network

Canada Canada

Ms. Nicole Anne C. Perez, Young woman engaged in catechesis

Philippines Philippines

Ms. Oksana Pimenova, Secretary of the Executive Committee of Youth Encounters of Mother of God at Moscow

Russia Russia

Ms. Tahiry Malala Marion Sophie Rakotoroalahy, National President of Catholic Students of Madagascar

Madagascar Madagascar

Ms. Silvia Teresa Retamales Morales, Member of Youth Socio-Pastoral Observatory in Chile

Chile Chile

Ms. María José Rojas Trocellis, Executive Director of the Department of Adolescents and Youth of Conferencia Episcopal Venezolana (C.E.V.)

Venezuela Venezuela

Sr. Briana Regina Santiago, A.I.L., Sister of Apostles of the Interior Life

USA USA

Dr. Matteo Severgnini, Director of High School in Kampala, Member of Fraternity of Communion and Liberation (CL)

Uganda Uganda

Sr. Alessandra Smerilli, Lecturer of Economics at Pontifical Faculty of Education Sciences (Auxilium), Member of Scientific Committee and organizer of the Catholic social weeks of Conferenza Episcopale Italiana (C.E.I.)

Italy Italy

Ms. Yadira Vieyra, Researcher and Assistant for immigrant families

USA USA

Ms. Viktòria Žolnovà, Group leader and youth ministry volunteer

Slovakia Slovakia
III. Secretariat General of the Synod of Bishops

Members

Retired MonsignorMsgr. Etienne Brocard, Priest of Tehran

Iran Iran

Retired MonsignorMsgr. Daniel Estivill, Professor emeritus of Iconography and Iconology of Pontifical Gregorian University

Argentina Argentina

Dr. Alfonso Salvatore Cauteruccio

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Ambrogio Ivan Samus, O.S.B.M.

Retired PriestFr. Raffaele Lanzilli, S.J.

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Pasquale Bua, Priest of Latina–Terracina–Sezze–Priverno

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Justo Ariel Beramendi Orellana

Colombia Colombia

Ms. Paola Volterra Toppano

Italy Italy

Dr. Federica Vivian

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Pablo Mora, S.J.

Peru Peru

Dr. Cristiane Murray (56)

Brazil Brazil

Mr. Pietro Camilli

Italy Italy

Mr. Andrea Cimino

Italy Italy

Consultors

Retired PriestFr. Manuel Jesús Arroba Conde, C.M.F., President of the Faculty of utriusque iure of Pontifical Lateran University

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Sabatino Majorano, C.SS.R., Professor emeritus of Systematic Moral Theology of Alphonsian Academy of Rome

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Maurizio Gronchi, Ordinary Professor of Dogmatic Theology of Pontifical Urbaniana University

Italy Italy

Collaborators

Retired MonsignorMsgr. Zvonimir Seršić, Head of Cultural Heritage Office of Krk

Croatia Croatia

Retired PriestFr. José Gabriel Vera Beorlegui, Director of Secretariat of the Social Communication Media Commission of Conferencia Episcopal Española

Spain Spain

Retired PriestFr. Fernando Ventura, O.F.M. Cap.

Italy Italy

Deacon Guido Amari, Transitional Deacon of Westminster

England England

Mr. Paul Metzlaff, Member of Parish Ministry of Deutsche Bischofskonferenz

Germany Germany

Mr. Prevain Devendran, Operations Manager of Salt and Light Catholic Television Network

Canada Canada

Ms. Cristina Celdrán Alcobas, Official of Conferencia Episcopal Española

Spain Spain

Ms. Allyson Kenny, Producer at Salt and Light Catholic Television Network

Canada Canada

Assistants

Retired PriestFr. Emmanuel Enrico Ayo

Philippines Philippines

Retired PriestFr. Matthew Baldwin

Australia Australia

Mr. Giordano Barani, Seminarian

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Maxim Baz

Lebanon Lebanon

Mr. Simone Bellato, Seminarian

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Diacono Louis Chasseriau

France France

Retired PriestFr. Sizano Chilumbo

Angola Angola

Retired PriestFr. Diacono Giovanni Cristofaro

Italy Italy

Br. Alejandro de la Garza Gossler, L.C.

Mexico Mexico

Retired PriestFr. José Luis Doménech Bardisa

Spain Spain

Retired PriestFr. Gabriele di Martino

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. André-Marie Djon Limay

Cameroon Cameroon

Retired PriestFr. Mansur Ghanem

Lebanon Lebanon

Retired PriestFr. Anthony Gubula

South Africa South Africa

Retired PriestFr. Miroslav Juchno

Poland Poland

Retired PriestFr. Thomas Kallikat

India India

Retired PriestFr. Cyril Sande Kasigwa

Uganda Uganda

Retired PriestFr. Joseph Kochappillil

India India

Retired PriestFr. Roberto-Mircea Luchini

Romania Romania

Retired PriestFr. Miguel Martínez Cruz

Mexico Mexico

Br. Maroun Matar, O.A.M.

Lebanon Lebanon

Retired PriestFr. Jean-Marie Laurent Mazas, F.S.J., Executive Director of Courtyard of the Gentiles

France France

Retired PriestFr. Yvon MBUNGIA Eleko

Congo-Kinshasa Congo-Kinshasa

Mr. Mario Mesolella, Seminarian

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Alberto Montealegre Vieira Neves

Brazil Brazil

Retired PriestFr. Jean de Dieu Mutuyimana

Rwanda Rwanda

Retired PriestFr. Valens Niragire

Rwanda Rwanda

Mr. Lorenzo Paganizza, Seminarian

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Luis Ramirez, L.C.

Mexico Mexico

Retired PriestFr. Francisco Ignacio Santos Hernández

Mexico Mexico

Retired PriestFr. Roberto Secchi

Italy Italy

Mr. Andrea Silvestri, Seminarian

Italy Italy

Br. Russell Dean Ward, L.C.

USA USA

Br. Said Yazbeck, O.A.M.

Lebanon Lebanon

Fraternal Delegates (5)

Ecumenical Patriarchate

His Eminence Nikitas Lulias, Metropolitan of Dardanelles

USA USA

Orthodox Church of Romania

His Excellency Atanasio di Bogandia, Bishop Vicar of Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy

Romania Romania

Lutheran World Federation

Mrs. Julia Braband, Member of the Youth Committee of LWF German National Committee

Germany Germany

World Communion of Reformed Churches

Rev. Dr. Chris Ferguson, General Secretary of WCRC

Germany Germany

World Council of Churches

Rev. Martina Viktorie Kopecká, Youth Member of WCC Central and Executive Commitee, Director of Youth Commission of WCC ECHOS

Switzerland Switzerland

Special Invitee (1)

Br. Alois, Prior of Ecumenical Community of Taizé

France France

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