16ᵗʰ Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops: 1ˢᵗ Session

Date: 2023.10.04 – 2023.10.29

Theme: For a synodal Church: communion, participation and mission

Documents

Participants

Members (367)

I. President

Pope Francis (86)Pope Francis (86), Supreme Pontiff and Prefect of Dicastery for Evangelisation

Argentina Argentina
II. Secretary General

Cardinal Mario Grech (66)Cardinal Mario Grech (66), Cardinal-Deacon of Ss. Cosma e Damiano, Secretary General of General Secretariat of the Synod and Bishop emeritus of Gozo (Malta)

Malta Malta
III. Presidents-Delegate

Patriarch Ibrahim Isaac Sedrak (68)Patriarch Ibrahim Isaac Sedrak (68), 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

Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes (73)Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes (73), Cardinal-Priest of Ss. Fabiano e Venanzio a Villa Fiorelli and Metropolitan Archbishop of México (Mexico)

Mexico Mexico

Archbishop Luis Gerardo Cabrera Herrera, O.F.M. (67)Archbishop Luis Gerardo Cabrera Herrera, O.F.M. (67), Metropolitan Archbishop of Guayaquil (Ecuador) and President of Episcopal Conference of Ecuador

Ecuador Ecuador

Archbishop Timothy John Costelloe, S.D.B. (69)Archbishop Timothy John Costelloe, S.D.B. (69), Metropolitan Archbishop of Perth (Australia), President of Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and Apostolic Administrator of Bunbury (Australia)

Australia Australia

Bishop Daniel Ernest Flores (62)Bishop Daniel Ernest Flores (62), Bishop of Brownsville (USA)

USA USA

Bishop Lucio Andrice Muandula (63)Bishop Lucio Andrice Muandula (63), Bishop of Xai-Xai (Mozambique) and First Vice-President of Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar

Mozambique Mozambique

Fr. Giuseppe Bonfrate (58)Fr. Giuseppe Bonfrate (58), Priest of Taranto (Italy), Professor of Faculty of Theology of Pontifical Gregorian University

Italy Italy

Sr. Maria de los Dolores Palencia Gómez, C.S.J.

Mexico Mexico

Ms. Momoko Nishimura, S.E.M.D., consecrated laywoman of Yokohama 横浜

Japan Japan
IV. Rapporteur General

Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, S.J. (65)Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, S.J. (65), Cardinal-Priest of S. Giovanni Crisostomo a Monte Sacro Alto, Archbishop of Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Member of Council of Cardinals and Vice-President of Council of European Bishops’ Conferences

Luxembourg Luxembourg
V. Special Secretaries

Fr. Giacomo Costa, S.J. (56)Fr. Giacomo Costa, S.J. (56), President of Cultural Foundation of Saint Fidelis of Milano, National Spiritual Companion of Italian Christian Workers Associations

Italy Italy

Fr. Riccardo Battocchio (61)Fr. Riccardo Battocchio (61), Priest of Padova (Italy), Rector of Almo Collegio Capranica, President of Italian Theological Association

Italy Italy
VI. Commission for Information

President

Dr. Paolo Ruffini (67), Prefect of Dicastery for Communication

Italy Italy

Secretary

Dr. Sheila Leocádia Pires, Communications Officer of Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (S.A.C.B.C.)

Mozambique Mozambique
VII. From the Eastern Catholic Churches

Synod of the Coptic Catholic Church

Patriarch Ibrahim Isaac Sedrak (68)Patriarch Ibrahim Isaac Sedrak (68), 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. (77)Patriarch Youssef Absi (77), Patriarch of Antioch of the Greek-Melkites (Syria), 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

Synod of the Syriac Catholic Church

Patriarch Ignace Youssif III Younan (78)Patriarch Ignace Youssif III Younan (78), 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. (83)Cardinal Béchara Pierre Raï (83), 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 Mounir Khairallah (70)Bishop Mounir Khairallah (70), Bishop of Batroun of the Maronites (Lebanon)

Lebanon Lebanon

Synod of the Chaldean Church

Cardinal Louis Raphaël I Sako (75)Cardinal Louis Raphaël I Sako (75), Cardinal-Patriarch, Patriarch of Baghdad of the Chaldeans (Iraq), President of Synod of the Chaldean Church, President of Assembly of the Catholic Bishops of Iraq and Member of Council for the Economy

Iraq Iraq

Synod of the Armenian Catholic Church

Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian, I.C.P.B. (76)Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian (76), 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 (53)Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk (53), Major Archbishop of Kyiv–Halyč of the Ukrainians (Ukraine) and President of Synod of the Ukrainian Catholic Church

Ukraine Ukraine

Bishop Teodor Martynyuk, M.S.U. (49)Bishop Teodor Martynyuk (Taras), M.S.U. (49), Titular Bishop of Mopta and Auxiliary Bishop of Ternopil–Zboriv of the Ukrainians (Ukraine)

Ukraine Ukraine

Bishop Bohdan Dzyurakh, C.SS.R. (56)Bishop Bohdan Dzyurakh, C.SS.R. (56), Apostolic Exarch of Germany and Scandinavia of the Ukrainians (Germany) and Titular Bishop of Vagada

Germany Germany

Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church

Cardinal George Alencherry (78)Cardinal George Alencherry (78), 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

Archbishop Andrews Thazhath (71)Archbishop Andrews Thazhath (71), Metropolitan Archbishop of Trichur of the Syro-Malabars (India), President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India and Apostolic Administrator sede plena of Ernakulam–Angamaly of the Syro-Malabars (India)

India India

Archbishop Joseph Pamplany (53)Archbishop Joseph Pamplany (53), Metropolitan Archbishop of Tellicherry of the Syro-Malabars (India) and Secretary of Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church

India India

Synod of the Syro-Malankara Church

Cardinal Baselios Cleemis Thottunkal (64)Cardinal Baselios Cleemis Thottunkal (64), Cardinal-Priest of S. Gregorio VII, Major Archbishop of Trivandrum of the Syro-Malankars (India) and President of Synod of the Syro-Malankarese Church

India India

Synod of the Romanian Church

Bishop Cristian Dumitru Crişan (41)Bishop Cristian Dumitru Crişan (41), Titular Bishop of Abula, Auxiliary Bishop of Făgăraş şi Alba Iulia of the Romanians (Romania) and Apostolic Visitator in Western Europe of the Romanians

Romania Romania

Council of the Ethiopian Church

Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, C.M. (75)Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, C.M. (75), 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 (67)Archbishop William Charles Skurla (67), Metropolitan of Pittsburgh of the Ruthenians (USA) and President of Council of the Ruthenian Church of USA

USA USA

Council of the Slovak Church

Bishop Milan Lach, S.J. (49)Bishop Milan Lach, S.J. (49), Titular Bishop of Ostracine and Auxiliary Bishop of Bratislava of the Slovaks (Slovakia)

Slovakia Slovakia

Council of the Eritrean Church

Archbishop Menghesteab Tesfamariam, M.C.C.J. (74)Archbishop Menghesteab Tesfamariam, M.C.C.J. (74), Metropolitan of Asmara of the Eritreans (Eritrea) and President of Council of the Eritrean Church

Eritrea Eritrea

Council of the Hungarian Church

Archbishop Peter Fülöp Kocsis (60)Archbishop Peter Fülöp Kocsis (60), Metropolitan of Hajdúdorog of the Hungarians (Hungary) and President of Council of the Hungarian Church

Hungary Hungary
VIII. From the Episcopal Conferences

Africa

Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero, S.D.B. (71)Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero, S.D.B. (71), Cardinal-Priest of S. Leone I, Archbishop of Rabat (Morocco) and President of Regional Episcopal Conference of North Africa

Morocco Morocco

Bishop Joaquim Nhanganga Tyombe (53)Bishop Joaquim Nhanganga Tyombe (53), Bishop of Uíje (Angola)

Angola Angola

Bishop Coffi Roger Anoumou (51)Bishop Coffi Roger Anoumou (51), Bishop of Lokossa (Benin)

Benin Benin

Archbishop Dabula Anthony Mpako (64)Archbishop Dabula Anthony Mpako (64), Metropolitan Archbishop of Pretoria (South Africa), Archbishop Military Ordinary of South African Defence Force (South Africa) and Vice-President of Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference

South Africa South Africa

Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa, C.M.M. (50)Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa, C.M.M. (50), Bishop of Kokstad (South Africa)

South Africa South Africa

Archbishop Gabriel Sayaogo (61)Archbishop Gabriel Sayaogo (61), Metropolitan Archbishop of Koupéla (Burkina Faso) and Vice-President of Bishops’ Conference of Burkina Faso and Niger

Burkina Faso Burkina Faso

Bishop Georges Bizimana (58)Bishop Georges Bizimana (58), Bishop of Ngozi (Burundi) and Apostolic Administrator of Bubanza (Burundi)

Burundi Burundi

Bishop Emmanuel Dassi Youfang (56)Bishop Emmanuel Dassi Youfang (56), Bishop of Bafia (Cameroon)

Cameroon Cameroon

Bishop Philippe Alain Mbarga (55)Bishop Philippe Alain Mbarga (55), Bishop of Ebolowa (Cameroon) and Vice-President of National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon

Cameroon Cameroon

Bishop Nicolas Nadji Bab (54)Bishop Nicolas Nadji Bab (54), Bishop of Laï (Chad)

Chad Chad

Bishop Ildevert Mathurin Mouanga (57)Bishop Ildevert Mathurin Mouanga (57), Bishop of Kinkala (Congo-Brazzaville)

Congo-Brazzaville Congo-Brazzaville

Archbishop Marcel Utembi Tapa (64)Archbishop Marcel Utembi Tapa (64), Metropolitan Archbishop of Kisangani (Congo-Kinshasa) and President of National Episcopal Conference of Congo

Congo-Kinshasa Congo-Kinshasa

Bishop Pierre-Célestin Tshitoko Mamba (67)Bishop Pierre-Célestin Tshitoko Mamba (67), Bishop of Luebo (Congo-Kinshasa)

Congo-Kinshasa Congo-Kinshasa

Bishop Marcellin Yao Kouadio (63)Bishop Marcellin Yao Kouadio (63), Bishop of Daloa (Cote d’Ivoire) and President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Côte d’Ivoire

Cote d’Ivoire Cote d’Ivoire

Bishop Markos Ghebremedhin, C.M. (56)Bishop Markos Ghebremedhin, C.M. (56), Vicar Apostolic of Jimma–Bonga (Ethiopia) and Titular Bishop of Gummi in Proconsulari

Ethiopia Ethiopia

Archbishop Jean-Patrick Iba-Ba (57)Archbishop Jean-Patrick Iba-Ba (57), Metropolitan Archbishop of Libreville (Gabon) and Vice-President of Episcopal Conference of Gabon

Gabon Gabon

Archbishop Charles Edward Tamba (67)Archbishop Charles Edward Tamba (67), Metropolitan Archbishop of Freetown (Sierra Leone)

Sierra Leone Sierra Leone

Bishop Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, S.V.D. (66)Bishop Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, S.V.D. (66), Bishop of Ho (Ghana) and Vice-President of Ghana Bishops’ Conference

Ghana Ghana

Archbishop Gabriel Charles Palmer-Buckle (73)Archbishop Gabriel Charles Palmer-Buckle (73), Metropolitan Archbishop of Cape Coast (Ghana)

Ghana Ghana

Archbishop Vincent Coulibaly (70)Archbishop Vincent Coulibaly (70), Metropolitan Archbishop of Conakry (Guinea)

Guinea Guinea

Bishop Juan Domingo-Beka Esono Ayang, C.M.F. (54)Bishop Juan Domingo-Beka Esono Ayang, C.M.F. (54), Bishop of Mongomo (Equatorial Guinea) and President of Episcopal Conference of Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea

Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde (71)Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde (71), Metropolitan Archbishop of Mombasa (Kenya) and President of Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops

Kenya Kenya

Archbishop Anthony Muheria (60)Archbishop Anthony Muheria (60), Metropolitan Archbishop of Nyeri (Kenya) and Apostolic Administrator of Embu (Kenya)

Kenya Kenya

Bishop John Joale Tlhomola, S.C.P. (57)Bishop John Joale Tlhomola, S.C.P. (57), Bishop of Mohale’s Hoek (Lesotho)

Lesotho Lesotho

Bishop Anthony Fallah Borwah (57)Bishop Anthony Fallah Borwah (57), Bishop of Gbarnga (Liberia) and President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Liberia

Liberia Liberia

Bishop Jean Pascal Andriantsoavina (54)Bishop Jean Pascal Andriantsoavina (54), Bishop of Antsirabé (Madagascar)

Madagascar Madagascar

Archbishop George Desmond Tambala, O.C.D. (54)Archbishop George Desmond Tambala, O.C.D. (54), Metropolitan Archbishop of Lilongwe (Malawi) and President of Episcopal Conference of Malawi

Malawi Malawi

Bishop Hassa Florent Koné (54)Bishop Hassa Florent Koné (54), Bishop of San (Mali)

Mali Mali

Archbishop Inácio Saure, I.M.C. (63)Archbishop Inácio Saure, I.M.C. (63), Metropolitan Archbishop of Nampula (Mozambique) and President of Episcopal Conference of Mozambique

Mozambique Mozambique

Archbishop Liborius Ndumbukuti Nashenda, O.M.I. (64)Archbishop Liborius Ndumbukuti Nashenda, O.M.I. (64), Metropolitan Archbishop of Windhoek (Namibia), President of Namibian Catholic Bishop’s Conference and President of Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa

Namibia Namibia

Bishop Donatus Aihmiosion Ogun, O.S.A. (56)Bishop Donatus Aihmiosion Ogun, O.S.A. (56), Bishop of Uromi (Nigeria) and General Secretary of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria

Nigeria Nigeria

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama (65)Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama (65), Metropolitan Archbishop of Abuja (Nigeria)

Nigeria Nigeria

Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji (71)Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji (71), Metropolitan Archbishop of Owerri (Nigeria), President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria and Apostolic Administrator of Ahiara (Nigeria)

Nigeria Nigeria

Bishop Alain Harel (73)Bishop Alain Harel (73), Bishop of Port Victoria (Seychelles) and President of Episcopal Conferences of Indian Ocean

Seychelles Seychelles

Bishop Nestor-Désiré Nongo-Aziagbia, S.M.A. (53)Bishop Nestor-Désiré Nongo-Aziagbia, S.M.A. (53), Bishop of Bossangoa (Central African Republic), President of Central African Episcopal Conference and Vice-President of Association of Episcopal Conferences of the Central Africa Region

Central African Republic Central African Republic

Bishop Edouard Sinayobye (57)Bishop Edouard Sinayobye (57), Bishop of Cyangugu (Rwanda)

Rwanda Rwanda

Bishop Ildo Augusto Dos Santos Lopes Fortes (58)Bishop Ildo Augusto Dos Santos Lopes Fortes (58), Bishop of Mindelo (Cabo Verde)

Cabo Verde Cabo Verde

Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla (59)Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla (59), Cardinal-Priest of S. Gemma Galgani, Metropolitan Archbishop of Juba (South Sudan) and Vice-President of Conference of Bishops of Sudan and South Sudan

South Sudan South Sudan

Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi, O.F.M. Cap. (69)Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi, O.F.M. Cap. (69), Metropolitan Archbishop of Dar-es-Salaam (Tanzania)

Tanzania Tanzania

Bishop Flavian Matindi Kassala (55)Bishop Flavian Matindi Kassala (55), Bishop of Geita (Tanzania) and Vice-President of Tanzania Episcopal Conference

Tanzania Tanzania

Bishop Dominique Banlène Guigbile (60)Bishop Dominique Banlène Guigbile (60), Bishop of Dapaong (Togo)

Togo Togo

Bishop Sanctus Lino Wanok (66)Bishop Sanctus Lino Wanok (66), Bishop of Lira (Uganda) and Vice-President of Uganda Episcopal Conference

Uganda Uganda

Archbishop Ignatius Chama (66)Archbishop Ignatius Chama (66), Metropolitan Archbishop of Kasama (Zambia) and President of Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops

Zambia Zambia

Bishop Raphael Macebo Mabuza Ncube (50)Bishop Raphael Macebo Mabuza Ncube (50), Bishop of Hwange (Zimbabwe)

Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Americas

Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon (64)Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon (64), Metropolitan Archbishop of Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) and President of Antilles Episcopal Conference

Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago

Bishop Óscar Vicente Ojea Quintana (76)Bishop Óscar Vicente Ojea Quintana (76), Bishop of San Isidro (Argentina) and President of Episcopal Conference of Argentina

Argentina Argentina

Archbishop Marcelo Daniel Colombo (62)Archbishop Marcelo Daniel Colombo (62), Metropolitan Archbishop of Mendoza (Argentina) and Vice-President of Episcopal Conference of Argentina

Argentina Argentina

Archbishop Carlos Alfonso Azpiroz Costa, O.P. (66)Archbishop Carlos Alfonso Azpiroz Costa, O.P. (66), Metropolitan Archbishop of Bahía Blanca (Argentina) and Second Vice-President of Episcopal Conference of Argentina

Argentina Argentina

Bishop Pedro Luis Fuentes Valencia, C.P. (55)Bishop Pedro Luis Fuentes Valencia, C.P. (55), Titular Bishop of Temuniana, Auxiliary Bishop of La Paz (Bolivia) and Apostolic Administrator of the Military Ordinariate of Bolivia (Bolivia)

Bolivia Bolivia

Bishop Joel Portella Amado (69)Bishop Joel Portella Amado (69), Titular Bishop of Carmeiano and Auxiliary Bishop of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)

Brazil Brazil

Bishop Pedro Carlos Cipolini (71)Bishop Pedro Carlos Cipolini (71), Bishop of Santo André (Brazil)

Brazil Brazil

Cardinal Leonardo Ulrich Steiner, O.F.M. (72)Cardinal Leonardo Ulrich Steiner, O.F.M. (72), Cardinal-Priest of S. Leonardo da Porto Maurizio, Metropolitan Archbishop of Manaus (Brazil) and First Vice-President of Ecclesial Conference of the Amazon (CEAMA)

Brazil Brazil

Bishop Dirceu de Oliveira Medeiros (50)Bishop Dirceu de Oliveira Medeiros (50), Bishop of Camaçari (Brazil)

Brazil Brazil

Cardinal Paulo Cezar Costa (56)Cardinal Paulo Cezar Costa (56), Cardinal-Priest of Ss. Bonifacio ed Alessio and Metropolitan Archbishop of Brasília (Brazil)

Brazil Brazil

Bishop Marc Pelchat (73)Bishop Marc Pelchat (73), Titular Bishop of Lambæsis and Auxiliary Bishop of Québec (Canada)

Canada Canada

Bishop Raymond Poisson (65)Bishop Raymond Poisson (65), Bishop of Saint-Jérôme–Mont-Laurier (Canada)

Canada Canada

Archbishop John Michael Miller, C.S.B. (77)Archbishop John Michael Miller, C.S.B. (77), Metropolitan Archbishop of Vancouver (Canada)

Canada Canada

Bishop William Terrence McGrattan (67)Bishop William Terrence McGrattan (67), Bishop of Calgary (Canada) and President of Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops

Canada Canada

Archbishop Luis Fernando Ramos Pérez (64)Archbishop Luis Fernando Ramos Pérez (64), Metropolitan Archbishop of Puerto Montt (Chile)

Chile Chile

Bishop Carlos Alberto Godoy Labraña (54)Bishop Carlos Alberto Godoy Labraña (54), Bishop of Osorno (Chile)

Chile Chile

Cardinal Luis José Rueda Aparicio (61)Cardinal Luis José Rueda Aparicio (61), Cardinal-Priest of S. Luca a Via Prenestina, Metropolitan Archbishop of Bogotá (Colombia) and President of Episcopal Conference of Colombia

Colombia Colombia

Archbishop Ricardo Antonio Tobón Restrepo (72)Archbishop Ricardo Antonio Tobón Restrepo (72), Metropolitan Archbishop of Medellín (Colombia)

Colombia Colombia

Archbishop José Miguel Gómez Rodríguez (62)Archbishop José Miguel Gómez Rodríguez (62), Metropolitan Archbishop of Manizales (Colombia)

Colombia Colombia

Bishop Javier Gerardo Román Arias (60)Bishop Javier Gerardo Román Arias (60), Bishop of Limón (Costa Rica) and President of Episcopal Conference of Costa Rica

Costa Rica Costa Rica

Bishop Marcos Pirán Gómez (62)Bishop Marcos Pirán Gómez (62), Titular Bishop of Boseta and Auxiliary Bishop of Holguín (Cuba)

Cuba Cuba

Archbishop Luis Gerardo Cabrera Herrera, O.F.M. (67)Archbishop Luis Gerardo Cabrera Herrera, O.F.M. (67), Metropolitan Archbishop of Guayaquil (Ecuador) and President of Episcopal Conference of Ecuador

Ecuador Ecuador

Bishop David Israel de la Torre Altamirano, SS.CC. (50)Bishop David Israel de la Torre Altamirano, SS.CC. (50), Titular Bishop of Bagai, Auxiliary Bishop of Quito (Ecuador) and General Secretary of Episcopal Conference of Ecuador

Ecuador Ecuador

Bishop William Ernesto Iraheta Rivera (61)Bishop William Ernesto Iraheta Rivera (61), Bishop of Santiago de María (El Salvador) and General Secretary of Episcopal Conference of El Salvador

El Salvador El Salvador

Bishop Juan Manuel Cuá Ajacum (61)Bishop Juan Manuel Cuá Ajacum (61), Bishop of Quiché (Guatemala)

Guatemala Guatemala

Archbishop Launay Saturné (59)Archbishop Launay Saturné (59), Metropolitan Archbishop of Cap-Haïtien (Haiti) and President of Episcopal Conference of Haiti

Haiti Haiti

Archbishop José Vicente Nácher Tatay, C.M. (59)Archbishop José Vicente Nácher Tatay, C.M. (59), Metropolitan Archbishop of Tegucigalpa (Honduras)

Honduras Honduras

Bishop Gerardo Díaz Vázquez (57)Bishop Gerardo Díaz Vázquez (57), Bishop of Colima (Mexico)

Mexico Mexico

Bishop Oscar Efraín Tamez Villareal (50)Bishop Oscar Efraín Tamez Villareal (50), Bishop of Ciudad Victoria (Mexico)

Mexico Mexico

Archbishop Faustino Armendáriz Jiménez (68)Archbishop Faustino Armendáriz Jiménez (68), Metropolitan Archbishop of Durango (Mexico)

Mexico Mexico

Bishop Adolfo Miguel Castaño Fonseca (61)Bishop Adolfo Miguel Castaño Fonseca (61), Bishop of Azcapotzalco (Mexico)

Mexico Mexico

Bishop René Sócrates Sándigo Jirón (58)Bishop René Sócrates Sándigo Jirón (58), Bishop of León (Nicaragua)

Nicaragua Nicaragua

Bishop Edgardo Cedeño Muñoz, S.V.D. (63)Bishop Edgardo Cedeño Muñoz, S.V.D. (63), Bishop of Penonomé (Panama)

Panama Panama

Bishop Miguel Ángel Cabello Almada (58)Bishop Miguel Ángel Cabello Almada (58), Bishop of Concepción (Paraguay)

Paraguay Paraguay

Archbishop Héctor Miguel Cabrejos Vidarte, O.F.M. (75)Archbishop Héctor Miguel Cabrejos Vidarte, O.F.M. (75), Metropolitan Archbishop of Trujillo (Peru) and President of Episcopal Conference of Peru

Peru Peru

Bishop Edinson Edgardo Farfán Córdova, O.S.A. (49)Bishop Edinson Edgardo Farfán Córdova, O.S.A. (49), Bishop-Prelate of Chuquibambilla (Peru)

Peru Peru

Cardinal Pedro Ricardo Barreto Jimeno, S.J. (79)Cardinal Pedro Ricardo Barreto Jimeno, S.J. (79), Cardinal-Priest of Ss. Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense, Metropolitan Archbishop of Huancayo (Peru), President of Ecclesial Conference of the Amazon (CEAMA) and Vice-President of Episcopal Conference of Peru

Peru Peru

Bishop Rubén Antonio González Medina, C.M.F. (74)Bishop Rubén Antonio González Medina, C.M.F. (74), Bishop of Ponce (Puerto Rico) and President of Episcopal Conference of Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Puerto Rico

Bishop Ramón Alfredo de la Cruz Baldera (62)Bishop Ramón Alfredo de la Cruz Baldera (62), Bishop of San Francisco de Macorís (Dominican Republic)

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic

Archbishop Timothy Paul Andrew Broglio (71)Archbishop Timothy Paul Andrew Broglio (71), Archbishop Military Ordinary of United States of America (USA) and President of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

USA USA

Bishop Daniel Ernest Flores (62)Bishop Daniel Ernest Flores (62), Bishop of Brownsville (USA)

USA USA

Bishop Robert Emmet Barron (63)Bishop Robert Emmet Barron (63), Bishop of Winona–Rochester (USA)

USA USA

Bishop Kevin Carl Rhoades (65)Bishop Kevin Carl Rhoades (65), Bishop of Fort Wayne–South Bend (USA)

USA USA

Cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan (73)Cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan (73), Cardinal-Priest of Nostra Signora di Guadalupe a Monte Mario and Metropolitan Archbishop of New York (USA)

USA USA

Bishop Milton Luis Tróccoli Cebedio (59)Bishop Milton Luis Tróccoli Cebedio (59), Bishop of Maldonado–Punta del Este–Minas (Uruguay)

Uruguay Uruguay

Bishop Juan Carlos Bravo Salazar (55)Bishop Juan Carlos Bravo Salazar (55), Bishop of Petare (Venezuela)

Venezuela Venezuela

Archbishop José Luis Azuaje Ayala (65)Archbishop José Luis Azuaje Ayala (65), Metropolitan Archbishop of Maracaibo (Venezuela) and First Vice-President of Latin American Episcopal Council

Venezuela Venezuela

Asia

Cardinal Giorgio Marengo, I.M.C. (49)Cardinal Giorgio Marengo, I.M.C. (49), Cardinal-Priest of S. Giuda Taddeo Apostolo and Prefect Apostolic of Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia)

Mongolia Mongolia

Archbishop Bejoy Nicephorus D’Cruze, O.M.I. (67)Archbishop Bejoy Nicephorus D’Cruze, O.M.I. (67), Metropolitan Archbishop of Dhaka (Bangladesh) and President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Bangladesh

Bishop Norbert Pu Ying-hsiung (65)Bishop Norbert Pu Ying-hsiung (浦英雄) (65), Bishop of Chiayi 嘉義 (Taiwan)

Taiwan Taiwan

Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taick, O.C.D. (62)Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taick (정순택 베드로 / 鄭淳澤), O.C.D. (62), Metropolitan Archbishop of Seoul 서울 (South Korea) and Apostolic Administrator of Pyong-yang 평양 (North Korea)

South Korea South Korea

Bishop Pablo Virgilio Siongco David (64)Bishop Pablo Virgilio Siongco David (64), Bishop of Kalookan (Philippines) and President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (C.B.C.P.)

Philippines Philippines

Cardinal Jose Fuerte Advincula (71)Cardinal Jose Fuerte Advincula (71), Cardinal-Priest of S. Vigilio and Metropolitan Archbishop of Manila (Philippines)

Philippines Philippines

Bishop Mylo Hubert Claudio Vergara (60)Bishop Mylo Hubert Claudio Vergara (60), Bishop of Pasig (Philippines), Apostolic Administrator of San Pablo (Philippines) and Vice-President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (C.B.C.P.)

Philippines Philippines

Archbishop Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi, S.V.D. (64)Archbishop Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi (タルチシオ 菊地 功), S.V.D. (64), Metropolitan Archbishop of Tokyo 東京 (Japan), President of Caritas Internationalis, President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan and General Secretary of Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

Japan Japan

Cardinal Filipe Neri António Sebastião do Rosário Ferrão (70)Cardinal Filipe Neri António Sebastião do Rosário Ferrão (70), Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria in Via, Patriarch of East Indies, Metropolitan Archbishop of Goa and Daman (India) and President of Conference of Catholic Bishops of India

India India

Archbishop George Antonysamy (71)Archbishop George Antonysamy (71), Metropolitan Archbishop of Madras and Mylapore (India), Vice-President of Conference of Catholic Bishops of India and Vice-President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India

India India

Bishop Alex Joseph Vadakumthala (64)Bishop Alex Joseph Vadakumthala (64), Bishop of Kannur (India) and Apostolic Administrator of Kottapuram (India)

India India

Cardinal Anthony Poola (61)Cardinal Anthony Poola (61), Cardinal-Priest of Ss. Protomartiri a Via Aurelia Antica, Metropolitan Archbishop of Hyderabad (India) and Apostolic Administrator of Nalgonda (India)

India India

Bishop Antonius Subianto Bunyamin, O.S.C. (55)Bishop Antonius Subianto Bunyamin, O.S.C. (55), Bishop of Bandung (Indonesia) and President of Episcopal Conference of Indonesia

Indonesia Indonesia

Bishop Adrianus Sunarko, O.F.M. (56)Bishop Adrianus Sunarko, O.F.M. (56), Bishop of Pangkalpinang (Indonesia) and Vice-President of Episcopal Conference of Indonesia

Indonesia Indonesia

Archbishop Dominique Joseph Mathieu, O.F.M. Conv. (60)Archbishop Dominique Joseph Mathieu, O.F.M. Conv. (60), Archbishop of Tehran–Isfahan (Iran) and President of Iranian Episcopal Conference

Iran Iran

Fr. Kike Figaredo Alvargonzales, S.J. (64)Fr. Kike Figaredo Alvargonzales, S.J. (64), Prefect Apostolic of Bătdâmbâng (Cambodia)

Cambodia Cambodia

Cardinal William Goh Seng Chye (66)Cardinal William Goh Seng Chye (吳成才) (66), Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria «Regina Pacis» in Ostia mare, Archbishop of Singapore (Singapore) and Vice-President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei

Singapore Singapore

Bishop John Saw Yaw Han (55)Bishop John Saw Yaw Han (55), Bishop of Kengtung (Myanmar) and General Secretary of Myanmar Catholic Bishops’ Conference

Myanmar Myanmar

Bishop Paolo Martinelli, O.F.M. Cap. (64)Bishop Paolo Martinelli, O.F.M. Cap. (64), Vicar Apostolic of Southern Arabia (United Arab Emirates)

United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Bishop Khalid Rehmat, O.F.M. Cap. (55)Bishop Khalid Rehmat, O.F.M. Cap. (55), Vicar Apostolic of Quetta (Pakistan)

Pakistan Pakistan

Bishop Raymond Kingsley Wickramasinghe (61)Bishop Raymond Kingsley Wickramasinghe (61), Bishop of Galle (Sri Lanka)

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Cardinal Francis Xavier Kriengsak Kovithavanij (74)Cardinal Francis Xavier Kriengsak Kovithavanij (74), Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria Addolorata and Metropolitan Archbishop of Bangkok (Thailand)

Thailand Thailand

Cardinal Virgilio do Carmo da Silva, S.D.B. (55)Cardinal Virgilio do Carmo da Silva, S.D.B. (55), Cardinal-Priest of S. Alberto Magno, Metropolitan Archbishop of Díli (Timor-Leste) and Vice-President of Episcopal Conference of Timor

Timor-Leste Timor-Leste

Bishop Joseph Đỗ Mạnh Hùng (66)Bishop Joseph Đỗ Mạnh Hùng (66), Bishop of Phan Thiêt (Vietnam) and General Secretary of Episcopal Conference of Vietnam

Vietnam Vietnam

Bishop Louis Nguyễn Anh Tuấn (63)Bishop Louis Nguyễn Anh Tuấn (63), Bishop of Hà Tĩnh (Vietnam)

Vietnam Vietnam

Europe

Archbishop Arjan Dodaj (46)Archbishop Arjan Dodaj (46), Metropolitan Archbishop of Tiranë–Durrës (Albania)

Albania Albania

Archbishop Franz Lackner, O.F.M. (67)Archbishop Franz Lackner, O.F.M. (67), Metropolitan Archbishop of Salzburg (Austria) and President of Episcopal Conference of Austria

Austria Austria

Bishop Koenraad Vanhoutte (66)Bishop Koenraad Vanhoutte (66), Titular Bishop of Thagora and Auxiliary Bishop of Mechelen–Brussel (Belgium)

Belgium Belgium

Bishop Aliaksandr Yasheuski, S.D.B. (49)Bishop Aliaksandr Yasheuski, S.D.B. (49), Titular Bishop of Furnos maior and Auxiliary Bishop of Minsk–Mohilev (Belarus)

Belarus Belarus

Bishop Marko Semren, O.F.M. (69)Bishop Marko Semren, O.F.M. (69), Titular Bishop of Abaradira and Auxiliary Bishop of Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bishop Strahil Veselinov Kavalenov (57)Bishop Strahil Veselinov Kavalenov (57), Bishop of Nikopol (Bulgaria)

Bulgaria Bulgaria

Bishop Zdenek Wasserbauer (57)Bishop Zdenek Wasserbauer (57), Titular Bishop of Buthrotum and Auxiliary Bishop of Praha (Czechia)

Czechia Czechia

Archbishop Ladislav Német, S.V.D. (67)Archbishop Ladislav Német, S.V.D. (67), Metropolitan Archbishop of Beograd (Serbia), President of International Episcopal Conference of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Apostolic Administrator of Zrenjanin (Serbia) and Vice-President of Council of European Bishops’ Conferences

Serbia Serbia

Bishop Ivan Ćurić (58)Bishop Ivan Ćurić (58), Titular Bishop of Tela and Auxiliary Bishop of Đakovo–Osijek (Croatia)

Croatia Croatia

Archbishop Pavel Pezzi, F.S.C.B. (63)Archbishop Pavel Pezzi, F.S.C.B. (63), Metropolitan Archbishop of Mother of God at Moscow (Russia) and President of Conference of Catholic Bishops of Russia

Russia Russia

Bishop Alexandre Joly (51)Bishop Alexandre Joly (51), Bishop of Troyes (France)

France France

Bishop Jean-Marc Eychenne (66)Bishop Jean-Marc Eychenne (66), Bishop of Grenoble–Vienne (France)

France France

Bishop Matthieu Rougé (57)Bishop Matthieu Rougé (57), Bishop of Nanterre (France)

France France

Bishop Benoît Bertrand (63)Bishop Benoît Bertrand (63), Bishop of Mende (France)

France France

Bishop Georg Bätzing (62)Bishop Georg Bätzing (62), Bishop of Limburg (Germany) and President of German Episcopal Conference

Germany Germany

Bishop Bertram Johannes Meier (63)Bishop Bertram Johannes Meier (63), Bishop of Augsburg (Germany)

Germany Germany

Bishop Franz-Josef Overbeck (59)Bishop Franz-Josef Overbeck (59), Bishop of Essen (Germany) and Military Ordinary of Germany (Germany)

Germany Germany

Archbishop John Wilson (55)Archbishop John Wilson (55), Metropolitan Archbishop of Southwark (England)

England England

Bishop Marcus Nigel Stock (62)Bishop Marcus Nigel Stock (62), Bishop of Leeds (England)

England England

Bishop Brian McGee (57)Bishop Brian McGee (57), Bishop of Argyll and The Isles (Scotland)

Scotland Scotland

Archbishop Georgios Altouvas (50)Archbishop Georgios Altouvas (50), Metropolitan Archbishop of Corfu–Zakynthos–Kefalonia (Greece) and Apostolic Administrator of Thessaloniki (Greece)

Greece Greece

Bishop Brendan Leahy (63)Bishop Brendan Leahy (63), Bishop of Limerick (Ireland)

Ireland Ireland

Bishop Alexander Aloysius McGuckian, S.J. (70)Bishop Alexander Aloysius McGuckian (Alan), S.J. (70), Bishop of Raphoe (Ireland)

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

Archbishop Roberto Repole (56)Archbishop Roberto Repole (56), Metropolitan Archbishop of Torino (Italy) and Bishop of Susa (Italy)

Italy Italy

Bishop Franco Giulio Brambilla (74)Bishop Franco Giulio Brambilla (74), Bishop of Novara (Italy)

Italy Italy

Archbishop Bruno Forte (74)Archbishop Bruno Forte (74), Metropolitan Archbishop of Chieti–Vasto (Italy)

Italy Italy

Archbishop Domenico Battaglia (60)Archbishop Domenico Battaglia (60), Metropolitan Archbishop of Napoli (Italy)

Italy Italy

Archbishop Mario Enrico Delpini (72)Archbishop Mario Enrico Delpini (72), Metropolitan Archbishop of Milano (Italy)

Italy Italy

Archbishop Zbigņevs Stankevičs (68)Archbishop Zbigņevs Stankevičs (68), Metropolitan Archbishop of Riga (Latvia) and General Secretary of Episcopal Conference of Latvia

Latvia Latvia

Bishop Algirdas Jurevičius (51)Bishop Algirdas Jurevičius (51), Bishop of Telšiai (Lithuania)

Lithuania Lithuania

Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna (64)Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna (64), Metropolitan Archbishop of Malta (Malta), President of College for the review of appeals by clergy accused of delicta reservata, President of Episcopal Conference of Malta and Adjunct Secretary of Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith

Malta Malta

Bishop Theodorus Cornelis Maria Hoogenboom (63)Bishop Theodorus Cornelis Maria Hoogenboom (63), Titular Bishop of Bistue and Auxiliary Bishop of Utrecht (Netherlands)

Netherlands Netherlands

Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki (73)Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki (73), Metropolitan Archbishop of Poznań (Poland) and President of Episcopal Conference of Poland

Poland Poland

Archbishop Adrian Józef Galbas, S.A.C. (55)Archbishop Adrian Józef Galbas, S.A.C. (55), Metropolitan Archbishop of Katowice (Poland)

Poland Poland

Archbishop Marek Jędraszewski (74)Archbishop Marek Jędraszewski (74), Metropolitan Archbishop of Kraków (Poland) and Vice-President of Episcopal Conference of Poland

Poland Poland

Bishop Virgilio do Nascimento Antunes (62)Bishop Virgilio do Nascimento Antunes (62), Bishop of Coimbra (Portugal) and Vice-President of Episcopal Conference of Portugal

Portugal Portugal

Bishop José Ornelas Carvalho, S.C.I. (69)Bishop José Ornelas Carvalho, S.C.I. (69), Bishop of Leiria–Fátima (Portugal) and President of Episcopal Conference of Portugal

Portugal Portugal

Archbishop Gergely Kovács (55)Archbishop Gergely Kovács (55), Archbishop of Alba Iulia (Romania) and Apostolic Administrator of Romania of the Armenians (Romania)

Romania Romania

Bishop Czeslaw Kozon (71)Bishop Czeslaw Kozon (71), Bishop of København (Denmark) and President of Scandinavian Episcopal Conference

Denmark Denmark

Bishop Marek Forgáč (49)Bishop Marek Forgáč (49), Titular Bishop of Seleuciana and Auxiliary Bishop of Košice (Slovakia)

Slovakia Slovakia

Bishop Maksimilijan Matjaž (60)Bishop Maksimilijan Matjaž (60), Bishop of Celje (Slovenia)

Slovenia Slovenia

Archbishop Vicente Jiménez Zamora (79)Archbishop Vicente Jiménez Zamora (79), Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Zaragoza (Spain)

Spain Spain

Archbishop Luis Javier Argüello García (70)Archbishop Luis Javier Argüello García (70), Metropolitan Archbishop of Valladolid (Spain)

Spain Spain

Bishop Francisco Simón Conesa Ferrer (62)Bishop Francisco Simón Conesa Ferrer (62), Bishop of Solsona (Spain)

Spain Spain

Bishop Felix Gmür (57)Bishop Felix Gmür (57), Bishop of Basel (Switzerland) and President of Conference of Bishops of Switzerland

Switzerland Switzerland

Bishop Massimiliano Palinuro (49)Bishop Massimiliano Palinuro (49), Vicar Apostolic of Istanbul (Turkiye), Apostolic Administrator of Istanbul of the Greeks (Turkiye) and Patriarchal Administrator of Istanbul of the Greek-Melkites (Turkiye)

Turkiye Turkiye

Bishop Oleksandr Yazlovetskiy (44)Bishop Oleksandr Yazlovetskiy (44), Titular Bishop of Tulana and Auxiliary Bishop of Kyïv–Žytomyr (Ukraine)

Ukraine Ukraine

Bishop Gábor Mohos (50)Bishop Gábor Mohos (50), Titular Bishop of Iliturgi and Auxiliary Bishop of Esztergom–Budapest (Hungary)

Hungary Hungary

Oceania

Archbishop Patrick Michael O’Regan (64)Archbishop Patrick Michael O’Regan (64), Metropolitan Archbishop of Adelaide (Australia)

Australia Australia

Bishop Shane Anthony Mackinlay (58)Bishop Shane Anthony Mackinlay (58), Bishop of Sandhurst (Australia)

Australia Australia

Archbishop Paul Gerard Martin, S.M. (56)Archbishop Paul Gerard Martin, S.M. (56), Metropolitan Archbishop of Wellington (New Zealand), Military Ordinary of New Zealand (New Zealand) and General Secretary of New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference

New Zealand New Zealand

Bishop Paul Patrick Donoghue, S.M. (74)Bishop Paul Patrick Donoghue, S.M. (74), Bishop of Rarotonga (Cook Islands) and President of Episcopal Conference of the Pacific

Cook Islands Cook Islands

Bishop Dariusz Piotr Kałuża, M.S.F. (55)Bishop Dariusz Piotr Kałuża, M.S.F. (55), Bishop of Bougainville (Papua New Guinea)

Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea
IX. Special Bishop Invitees

Bishop Joseph Yang Yong-qiang (53)Bishop Joseph Yang Yong-qiang (楊永強) (53), Bishop of Zhoucun 周村 (China)

China China

Bishop Anthony Yao Shun (57)Bishop Anthony Yao Shun (姚順) (57), Bishop of Jining 集寧 (China)

China China
X. From Bishops without Episcopal Conferences

Archbishop Selim Jean Sfeir (65)Archbishop Selim Jean Sfeir (65), Archbishop of Cyprus of the Maronites (Cyprus)

Cyprus Cyprus
XI. Presidents of International Reunions of Episcopal Conferences

Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, O.F.M. Cap. (63)Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, O.F.M. Cap. (63), Cardinal-Priest of S. Gabriele Arcangelo all’Acqua Traversa, Metropolitan Archbishop of Kinshasa (Congo-Kinshasa), President of Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar and Member of Council of Cardinals

Congo-Kinshasa Congo-Kinshasa

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, S.D.B. (74)Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, S.D.B. (74), Cardinal-Priest of S. Ireneo a Centocelle, Metropolitan Archbishop of Yangon (Myanmar), President of Myanmar Catholic Bishops’ Conference, President of Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences and Apostolic Administrator of Myitkyina (Myanmar)

Myanmar Myanmar

Bishop Anthony Randazzo (56)Bishop Anthony Randazzo (56), Bishop of Broken Bay (Australia), President of Federation of Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of Oceania and Apostolic Administrator of Our Lady of the Southern Cross (Australia)

Australia Australia

Archbishop Gintaras Linas Grušas (62)Archbishop Gintaras Linas Grušas (62), Metropolitan Archbishop of Vilnius (Lithuania), President of Episcopal Conference of Lithuania, President of Council of European Bishops’ Conferences and Apostolic Administrator of the Military Ordinariate of Lithuania (Lithuania)

Lithuania Lithuania

Archbishop Jaime Spengler, O.F.M. (63)Archbishop Jaime Spengler, O.F.M. (63), Metropolitan Archbishop of Porto Alegre (Brazil), President of National Conference of Bishops of Brazil and President of Latin American Episcopal Council

Brazil Brazil
XII. From Unions of Male and Female Superior Generals

Sr. Mary Teresa Barron, N.S.A., President of International Union of Superiors General (U.I.S.G.)

Ireland Ireland

Sr. Elizabeth Mary Davis, R.S.M., Head of Commission of Meeting Place

Italy Italy

Br. Mark Edward Hilton, S.C., Superior General of Brothers of the Sacred Heart

Australia Australia

Sr. Elysée Izerimana, Op. S.D.N., General Councilor of Worker Sisters of the Holy House of Nazareth

Italy Italy

Abbot Mauro Giorgio Giuseppe Lepori, O. Cist. (64)Abbot Mauro Giorgio Giuseppe Lepori, O. Cist. (64), Abbot General of Order of Cistercians (Cistercians) and Vice-President of Union of Superiors General (U.S.G.)

Switzerland Switzerland

Sr. Patricia Murray, I.B.V.M., Executive Secretary of International Union of Superiors General (U.I.S.G.)

Italy Italy

Sr. Maria Nirmalini, A.C., Superior General of Sisters of the Apostolic Carmel

Italy Italy

Br. Ernesto Barba Sánchez, F.M.S. (62), Superior General of Marist Brothers

Mexico Mexico

Fr. Arturo Marcelino Sosa Abascal, S.J. (74)Fr. Arturo Marcelino Sosa Abascal, S.J. (74), Superior General of Society of Jesus (Jesuits), President of Union of Superiors General (U.S.G.), 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

Fr. Tesfaye Tadesse Gebresilasie, M.C.C.J. (54)Fr. Tesfaye Tadesse Gebresilasie, M.C.C.J. (54), Superior General of Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (Comboni Missionaries)

Ethiopia Ethiopia
XIII. Heads of the Dicasteries of the Roman Curia

Cardinal Pietro Parolin (68)Cardinal Pietro Parolin (68), 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, President of Pontifical Commission for the Activities of Public Juridical Persons of the Church in the Healthcare Sector, President of Council of the Section for Relations with States and International Organisations, Member of Council of Cardinals and Cardinal Protector of Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy

Italy Italy

Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra (63)Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra (63), Titular Archbishop of Thelepte, Substitute for General Affairs of Secretariat of State and Member of Interdicastery Commission for the Revision of the General Regulations of the Roman Curia

Venezuela Venezuela

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher (69)Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher (69), Titular Archbishop of Hodelm, Secretary for Relations with States of Secretariat of State and Secretary of Interdicastery Commission for the Church in Eastern Europe

England England

Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle (66)Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle (66), Cardinal-Bishop of S. Felice da Cantalice a Centocelle, President of Interdicastery Commission for Consecrated Religious, Pro-Prefect for the Section of Evangelisation of Dicastery for Evangelisation, Member of Commission of Cardinals overseeing the Institute for Works of Religion and Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Urbaniana University

Philippines Philippines

Archbishop Salvatore Fisichella (72)Archbishop Salvatore Fisichella (Rino) (72), Titular Archbishop of Voghenza, President of International Council for Catechesis and Pro-Prefect for the Section of New Evangelisation of Dicastery for Evangelisation

Italy Italy

Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández (61)Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández (61), Cardinal-Deacon of Ss. Urbano e Lorenzo a Prima Porta, Prefect of Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, President of Pontifical Biblical Commission, President of International Theological Commission and Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of La Plata (Argentina)

Argentina Argentina

Cardinal Konrad Krajewski (59)Cardinal Konrad Krajewski (59), Cardinal-Deacon of S. Maria Immacolata all’Esquilino, Almoner of His Holiness of Dicastery for the Service of Charity and Member of Commission of Cardinals overseeing the Institute for Works of Religion

Poland Poland

Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti (67)Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti (67), Cardinal-Deacon of S. Ambrogio della Massima, Prefect of Dicastery for the Eastern Churches and Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Oriental Institute

Italy Italy

Cardinal Arthur Roche (73)Cardinal Arthur Roche (73), Cardinal-Deacon of S. Saba, Prefect of Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments and Bishop emeritus of Leeds (England)

England England

Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, M.C.C.J. (71)Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, M.C.C.J. (71), Cardinal-Deacon of S. Girolamo della Carità, Prefect of Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue and Prefect of Commission for Religious Relations with Muslims

Spain Spain

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A. (68)Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A. (68), Cardinal-Deacon of S. Monica, Prefect of Dicastery for Bishops, President of Pontifical Commission for Latin America and Bishop emeritus of Chiclayo (Peru)

USA USA

Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-sik (71)Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-sik (유흥식 라자로 / 俞興植) (71), Cardinal-Deacon of Gesù Buon Pastore alla Montagnola, Prefect of Dicastery for the Clergy, President of Interdicastery Commission for Candidates to Sacred Order, President of Pontifical Work for Ecclesiastical Vocations and Bishop emeritus of Daejeon 대전 (South Korea)

South Korea South Korea

Cardinal João Bráz de Aviz (76)Cardinal João Bráz de Aviz (76), Cardinal-Priest of S. Elena fuori Porta Prenestina pro hac vice Title, Prefect of Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and for Societies of Apostolic Life and Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Brasília (Brazil)

Brazil Brazil

Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell (76)Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell (76), Cardinal-Deacon of S. Giuliano Martire, Prefect of Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, President of Commission for Confidential Matters, President of Committee for Investments, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church of Apostolic Camera and Bishop emeritus of Dallas (USA)

USA USA

Cardinal Marcello Semeraro (75)Cardinal Marcello Semeraro (75), Cardinal-Deacon of S. Maria in Domnica, Prefect of Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, Apostolic Administrator of Santa Maria di Grottaferrata of the Italo-Albanese (Italy), Pontifical Delegate for Italian Basilian Order of Grottaferrata and Bishop emeritus of Albano (Italy)

Italy Italy

Cardinal Kurt Koch (73)Cardinal Kurt Koch (73), Cardinal-Priest of Nostra Signora del Sacro Cuore pro hac vice Title, 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 José Tolentino Calaça de Mendonça (57)Cardinal José Tolentino Calaça de Mendonça (57), Cardinal-Deacon of Ss. Domenico e Sisto, Prefect of Dicastery for Culture and Education, Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Biblical Institute (Biblicum), 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 and Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Gregorian University

Portugal Portugal

Cardinal Michael Czerny, S.J. (77)Cardinal Michael Czerny, S.J. (77), Cardinal-Deacon of S. Michele Arcangelo, Prefect of Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and President of Vatican COVID-19 Commission

Canada Canada

Archbishop Filippo Iannone, O. Carm. (65)Archbishop Filippo Iannone, O. Carm. (65), Prefect of Dicastery for Legislative Texts, President of Interdicastery Commission for the Revision of the General Regulations of the Roman Curia, Secretary of Commission for Confidential Matters, Member of College for the review of appeals by clergy accused of delicta reservata, Archbishop ad personam and Bishop emeritus of Sora–Aquino–Pontecorvo (Italy)

Italy Italy

Dr. Paolo Ruffini (67), Prefect of Dicastery for Communication

Italy Italy
XIV. Pontifical Appointments

Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes (73)Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes (73), Cardinal-Priest of Ss. Fabiano e Venanzio a Villa Fiorelli and Metropolitan Archbishop of México (Mexico)

Mexico Mexico

Bishop Juan Ignacio Arrieta Ochoa de Chinchetru (72)Bishop Juan Ignacio Arrieta Ochoa de Chinchetru (72), Titular Bishop of Civitate, Secretary of Dicastery for Legislative Texts and Member of College for the review of appeals by clergy accused of delicta reservata

Italy Italy

Cardinal Jean-Marc Noël Aveline (64)Cardinal Jean-Marc Noël Aveline (64), Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria ai Monti and Metropolitan Archbishop of Marseille (France)

France France

Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo (62)Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo (62), Metropolitan Archbishop of Korhogo (Cote d’Ivoire)

Cote d’Ivoire Cote d’Ivoire

Bishop Dante Gustavo Braida (55)Bishop Dante Gustavo Braida (55), Bishop of La Rioja (Argentina)

Argentina Argentina

Archbishop Erio Castellucci (63)Archbishop Erio Castellucci (63), Metropolitan Archbishop of Modena–Nonantola (Italy), Bishop of Carpi (Italy) and Vice-President of Episcopal Conference of Italy

Italy Italy

Cardinal Stephen Chow Sau-yan, S.J. (64)Cardinal Stephen Chow Sau-yan (周守仁), S.J. (64), Cardinal-Priest of S. Giovanni Battista de La Salle and Bishop of Hong Kong 香港 (Hong Kong)

Hong Kong Hong Kong

Archbishop Timothy John Costelloe, S.D.B. (69)Archbishop Timothy John Costelloe, S.D.B. (69), Metropolitan Archbishop of Perth (Australia), President of Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and Apostolic Administrator of Bunbury (Australia)

Australia Australia

Cardinal Blase Joseph Cupich (74)Cardinal Blase Joseph Cupich (74), Cardinal-Priest of S. Bartolomeo all’Isola and Metropolitan Archbishop of Chicago (USA)

USA USA

Cardinal Jozef De Kesel (76)Cardinal Jozef De Kesel (76), Cardinal-Priest of Ss. Giovanni e Paolo, President of Episcopal Conference of Belgium and Military Ordinary emeritus of Belgium (Belgium)

Belgium Belgium

Bishop Lizardo Estrada Herrera, O.S.A. (50)Bishop Lizardo Estrada Herrera, O.S.A. (50), Titular Bishop of Ausuccura, Auxiliary Bishop of Cusco (Peru) and General Secretary of Latin American Episcopal Council

Peru Peru

Archbishop Paul Dennis Etienne (64)Archbishop Paul Dennis Etienne (64), Metropolitan Archbishop of Seattle (USA)

USA USA

Cardinal Juan de la Caridad García Rodríguez (75)Cardinal Juan de la Caridad García Rodríguez (75), Cardinal-Priest of Ss. Aquila e Priscilla and Metropolitan Archbishop of La Habana (Cuba)

Cuba Cuba

Bishop Felix Genn (73)Bishop Felix Genn (73), Bishop of Münster (Germany)

Germany Germany

Cardinal Wilton Daniel Gregory (75)Cardinal Wilton Daniel Gregory (75), Cardinal-Priest of Immacolata Concezione di Maria a Grottarossa and Metropolitan Archbishop of Washington (USA)

USA USA

Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, S.J. (65)Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, S.J. (65), Cardinal-Priest of S. Giovanni Crisostomo a Monte Sacro Alto, Archbishop of Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Member of Council of Cardinals and Vice-President of Council of European Bishops’ Conferences

Luxembourg Luxembourg

Bishop Nicholas Gilbert Hudson (64)Bishop Nicholas Gilbert Hudson (64), Titular Bishop of Saint German’s and Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster (England)

England England

Archbishop Dražen Kutleša (55)Archbishop Dražen Kutleša (55), Metropolitan Archbishop of Zagreb (Croatia) and President of Croatian Bishops’ Conference

Croatia Croatia

Cardinal Robert Walter McElroy (69)Cardinal Robert Walter McElroy (69), Cardinal-Priest of S. Frumenzio ai Prati Fiscali and Bishop of San Diego (USA)

USA USA

Bishop Marco Mellino (57)Bishop Marco Mellino (57), Titular Bishop of Cresima, Secretary of Interdicastery Commission for the Revision of the General Regulations of the Roman Curia and Secretary of Council of Cardinals

Italy Italy

Bishop Gjergj Meta (47)Bishop Gjergj Meta (47), Bishop of Rrëshen (Albania) and General Secretary of Episcopal Conference of Albania

Albania Albania

Bishop Lucio Andrice Muandula (63)Bishop Lucio Andrice Muandula (63), Bishop of Xai-Xai (Mozambique) and First Vice-President of Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar

Mozambique Mozambique

Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller (75)Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller (75), Cardinal-Deacon of S. Agnese in Agone, Bishop emeritus of Regensburg (Germany), Prefect emeritus of Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, President emeritus of Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei”, President emeritus of Pontifical Biblical Commission and former President of International Theological Commission

Germany Germany

Bishop Antonio Mura (70)Bishop Antonio Mura (70), Bishop of Nuoro (Italy) and Bishop of Lanusei (Italy)

Italy Italy

Archbishop Robert Christopher Ndlovu (67)Archbishop Robert Christopher Ndlovu (67), Metropolitan Archbishop of Harare (Zimbabwe)

Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Bishop Manuel Nin Güell, O.S.B. (67)Bishop Manuel Nin Güell, O.S.B. (67), Apostolic Exarch of Greece of the Greeks (Greece) and Titular Bishop of Carcabia

Greece Greece

Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap. (79)Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap. (79), Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria della Vittoria, Metropolitan Archbishop of Boston (USA), President of Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors and Member of Council of Cardinals

USA USA

Bishop Stefan Oster, S.D.B. (58)Bishop Stefan Oster, S.D.B. (58), Bishop of Passau (Germany)

Germany Germany

Cardinal Marc Ouellet, P.S.S. (79)Cardinal Marc Ouellet, P.S.S. (79), Cardinal-Bishop of S. Maria in Traspontina, Prefect emeritus of Dicastery for Bishops and President emeritus of Pontifical Commission for Latin America

Canada Canada

Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia (78)Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia (78), 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

Bishop József-Csaba Pál (67)Bishop József-Csaba Pál (67), Bishop of Timişoara (Romania)

Romania Romania

Cardinal Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga, S.D.B. (80)Cardinal Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga, S.D.B. (80), Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria della Speranza, Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Tegucigalpa (Honduras) and Coordinator emeritus of Council of Cardinals

Honduras Honduras

Cardinal Ángel Sixto Rossi, S.J. (65)Cardinal Ángel Sixto Rossi, S.J. (65), Cardinal-Priest of S. Bernadette Soubirous and Metropolitan Archbishop of Córdoba (Argentina)

Argentina Argentina

Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś (59)Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś (59), Cardinal-Priest of Ss. Cirillo e Metodio and Metropolitan Archbishop of Łódź (Poland)

Poland Poland

Archbishop Joseph Spiteri (64)Archbishop Joseph Spiteri (64), Titular Archbishop of Serta and Apostolic Nuncio to Mexico

Malta Malta

Bishop Joseph Yang Yong-qiang (53)Bishop Joseph Yang Yong-qiang (楊永強) (53), Bishop of Zhoucun 周村 (China)

China China

Bishop Radosław Zmitrowicz, O.M.I. (61)Bishop Radosław Zmitrowicz, O.M.I. (61), Titular Bishop of Gypsaria and Auxiliary Bishop of Kamyanets-Podilsky (Ukraine)

Ukraine Ukraine

Mr. Enrique Alarcón García, President of Frater España–Christian Fraternity of Christian Fellowship of People with Disabilities

Spain Spain

Fr. Riccardo Battocchio (61)Fr. Riccardo Battocchio (61), Priest of Padova (Italy), Rector of Almo Collegio Capranica, President of Italian Theological Association

Italy Italy

Fr. Giuseppe Bonfrate (58)Fr. Giuseppe Bonfrate (58), Priest of Taranto (Italy), Professor of Faculty of Theology of Pontifical Gregorian University

Italy Italy

Sr. Simona Brambilla, I.S.M.C. (58), Superior General emeritus of Consolata Missionary Sisters

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Luis Miguel Castillo Gualda, Rector of Basílica del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, Valencia

Spain Spain

Fr. Giacomo Costa, S.J. (56)Fr. Giacomo Costa, S.J. (56), President of Cultural Foundation of Saint Fidelis of Milano, National Spiritual Companion of Italian Christian Workers Associations (Special Secretary)

Italy Italy

Prof. Cristina Inogés Sanz, Theologian of Protestant Faculty of Theology of Madrid SEUT

Spain Spain

Fr. James Martin, S.J. (62)Fr. James Martin, S.J. (62), Advocate for LGBTQIA2S+

USA USA

Sr. Maria de los Dolores Palencia Gómez, C.S.J.

Mexico Mexico

Sr. Samuela Maria Rigon, S.S.M., Superior General of Sisters of the Holy Mother of Sorrows

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Elias Royón Lara, S.J., Vicar for Consecrated Life of Madras and Mylapore

Spain Spain

Fr. Antonio Spadaro, S.J. (57)Fr. Antonio Spadaro, S.J. (57), former Member of Vatican Media Committee, Director of La Civiltà Cattolica

Italy Italy

Sr. Xiskya Lucia Valladares Paguaga, Cofounder of iMisión, Director of Communication Department of Alberta Giménez Higher Education Centre, Comillas Pontifical University

Nicaragua Nicaragua

Sr. María de Fátima Vieira Diniz, S.Smo.S., Superior General of Servants of the Blessed Sacrament

Venezuela Venezuela
XV. From Continental Assemblies

Africa

Fr. Vitalis Chinedu AnaehobiFr. Vitalis Chinedu Anaehobi, General Secretary of Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa

Nigeria Nigeria

Fr. Michel Jean-Paul GuillaudFr. Michel Jean-Paul Guillaud, Priest of Lyon (France) and General Secretary of Regional Episcopal Conference of North Africa, Fidei Donum priest for Constantine

Algeria Algeria

Sr. Ester Lucas José Maria, F.C.

Sr. Josée Ngalula, R.S.A., Theologian

Congo-Kinshasa Congo-Kinshasa

Ms. Norha Kofognotera Nonterah

Ghana Ghana

Retired PriestFr. Agbonkhianmeghe Emmanuel Orobator, S.J., President of Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar

Nigeria Nigeria

Dr. Sheila Leocádia Pires, Communications Officer of Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (S.A.C.B.C.)

Mozambique Mozambique

Sr. Marie Solange Randrianirina, F.S.P.

Madagascar Madagascar

Sr. Solange Sahon Sia, N.D.C.

Cote d’Ivoire Cote d’Ivoire

Fr. Rafael Simbine JuniorFr. Rafael Simbine Junior, General Secretary of Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar

Mozambique Mozambique

North America

Mr. Sami Aoun, Maronite Professor of Centre for Contemporary Religious Studies in Quebec

Canada Canada

Ms. Catherine Clifford, Theologian of St. Paul’s University, Ottawa

Canada Canada

Mr. Richard Coll, Executive Director of Department of Justice, Peace, and Human Development of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

USA USA

Sr. Chantal Desmarais, S.C.S.M., involved in catechesis and evangelical animation for Joliette

Canada Canada

Ms. Cynthia Manns, Adult Learning Director of Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Community in Minneapolis, Adjunct Professor at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

USA USA

Retired PriestFr. Ivan Montelongo, Vocation Director and Judicial Vicar of El Paso

USA USA

Mr. Wyatt Olivas, Student at University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming

USA USA

Ms. Julia Osęka, International student from Poland at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia

USA USA

Sr. Leticia Salazar, O.D.N., Chancellor of San Bernardino

USA USA

Ms. Linda Staud, Director for Safe Environment Services for London

Canada Canada

Latin America

Ms. Erika Sally Aldunate Loza, Theologian

Bolivia Bolivia

Mr. Jesus Alberto Briceño Cherubini, Migrant from Venezuela

Ecuador Ecuador

Sr. Rosmery Castañeda Montoya, Sister of Dominican Sisters of Charity of the Presentation

Panama Panama

Mr. José Manuel de Urquidi Gonzalez, Creator of Juan Diego Network

Mexico Mexico

Ms. María Cristina dos Anjos da Conceição, President of Caritas Brazil

Brazil Brazil

Sr. Gloria Liliana Franco Echeverri, O.D.N.

Colombia Colombia

Ms. Sônia Gomes de Oliveira, President of National Council of Laity of Brazil

Brazil Brazil

Retired PriestFr. Francisco Gerardo Hernández Rojas, Priest of Cartago

Costa Rica Costa Rica

Ms. Valeria Karina López, Vice Secretary General of Conferencia Episcopal de Chile (C.E.C.H.)

Chile Chile

Mr. Néstor Esaú Velásquez Téllez, Administrator of Media of León

Nicaragua Nicaragua

Asia

Ms. Vanessa Cheng Siu-Wai (鄭小慧), member of Focolare Movement (Work of Mary)

Hong Kong Hong Kong

Ms. Rosalia Minus Cho Cho-Tin

Myanmar Myanmar

Retired PriestFr. Joel Casimiro da Costa Pinto, O.F.M.

Timor-Leste Timor-Leste

Retired PriestFr. Clarence Sandanaraj Devadassan, Priest of Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia Malaysia

Fr. William J. Larousse, M.M. (70)Fr. William J. Larousse, M.M. (70), Assistant General Secretary of Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, Assistant Secretary-General of Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (F.A.B.C.)

USA USA

Ms. Momoko Nishimura, S.E.M.D., consecrated laywoman of Yokohama 横浜

Japan Japan

Ms. Estela Padilla, Executive Secretary of the Office of Theological Concerns of Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (F.A.B.C.)

Philippines Philippines

Ms. Anna Teresa Peter Amandus, Laywoman of Sandakan

Malaysia Malaysia

Sr. Lalitha Thomas, S.J.T.

India India

Retired PriestFr. Vimal Tirimanna, C.SS.R., Professor of Moral Theology of National Seminary of Our Lady of Lanka, Ampitiya

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Eastern Churches and Middle East

Mr. Adel Abolouh

Fr. Khalil Alwan, L.M.Fr. Khalil Alwan, L.M., General Secretary of Council of Catholic Patriarchs of the East

Lebanon Lebanon

Mr. Saad Antti

Sr. Houda Fadoul, Superior of Deir Mar Musa Monastery

Syria Syria

Sr. Mary Margret Fekry Abaskhairon, S.E.S.C.

Sr. Caroline Jarjis

Iraq Iraq

Ms. Rita Kouroumilian

Ms. Claire Said

Ms. Lina Taschmann

Mr. Matthew Thomas

Europe

Prof. Aleksander Bańka

Poland Poland

Deacon Geert de Cubber, Deacon of Gent

Belgium Belgium

Prof. Giuseppina de Simone

Italy Italy

Ms. Anne Ferrand, consecrated virgin of Rodez

France France

Ms. Helena Jeppesen-Spuhler, member of Action de Carême

Switzerland Switzerland

Sr. Anna Mirijam Kaschner, C.P.S. (53), General Secretary of Scandinavian Episcopal Conference

Denmark Denmark

Retired PriestFr. Jan Nowotnik, Director of Mission and National Ecumenical Officer of Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales

England England

Ms. Oksana Pimenova, Coordinator of Youth Centre of Mother of God at Moscow

Russia Russia

Retired PriestFr. Luis Manuel Romero Sanchez, Priest of Mérida–Badajoz, Director of Episcopal Commission for Laity, Family and Life of Conferencia Episcopal Española

Spain Spain

Ms. Mariia Sabov, layperson of Mukacheve

Ukraine Ukraine

Oceania

Mr. Manuel Beazley, Vicar for Maori of Auckland

New Zealand New Zealand

Dr. Trudy Dantis, Director of National Centre for Pastoral Research

Australia Australia

Mr. John Lochowiak, Chair of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council

Australia Australia

Retired PriestFr. Denis Nacorda, Priest of Wellington

New Zealand New Zealand

Ms. Kelly Paget, Chancellor of Broken Bay

Australia Australia

Sr. Mary Angela Perez, R.S.M.

Guam Guam

Retired PriestFr. Sijeesh Pullenkunnel Abraham, Chancellor of Saint Thomas the Apostle of Melbourne

Australia Australia

Prof. Renée Köhler Ryan, National Head of the School of Philosophy and Theology of University of Notre Dame

Australia Australia

Dr. Susan Sela, Director of Pacific Technical and Further Education of University of the South Pacific, Fiji

Fiji Fiji

Ms. Grace Wrackia, Coordinator of PNG Lasallian Family

Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea
XVI. Undersecretaries of the General Secretariat of the Synod

Bishop Luis Marín de San Martín, O.S.A. (62)Bishop Luis Marín de San Martín, O.S.A. (62), Titular Bishop of Suliana and Undersecretary of General Secretariat of the Synod

Spain Spain

Sr. Nathalie Becquart, X.M.C.J. (54), Undersecretary of General Secretariat of the Synod

France France
XVII. Members of Ordinary Council

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, S.D.B. (74)Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, S.D.B. (74), Cardinal-Priest of S. Ireneo a Centocelle, Metropolitan Archbishop of Yangon (Myanmar), President of Myanmar Catholic Bishops’ Conference, President of Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences and Apostolic Administrator of Myitkyina (Myanmar)

Myanmar Myanmar

Bishop Jaime Calderón Calderón (57)Bishop Jaime Calderón Calderón (57), Bishop of Tapachula (Mexico)

Mexico Mexico

Cardinal Joseph Coutts (78)Cardinal Joseph Coutts (78), Cardinal-Priest of S. Bonaventura da Bagnoregio and Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Karachi (Pakistan)

Pakistan Pakistan

Cardinal Sérgio da Rocha (63)Cardinal Sérgio da Rocha (63), Cardinal-Priest of S. Croce in Via Flaminia, Metropolitan Archbishop of São Salvador da Bahia (Brazil) and Member of Council of Cardinals

Brazil Brazil

Archbishop Anthony Colin Fisher, O.P. (63)Archbishop Anthony Colin Fisher, O.P. (63), Metropolitan Archbishop of Sydney (Australia) and Vice-President of Australian Catholic Bishops Conference

Australia Australia

Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya (58)Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya (58), Metropolitan Archbishop of Bamenda (Cameroon) and President of National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon

Cameroon Cameroon

Cardinal Oswald Gracias (78)Cardinal Oswald Gracias (78), Cardinal-Priest of S. Paolo della Croce a «Corviale», Metropolitan Archbishop of Bombay (India) and Member of Council of Cardinals

India India

Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix, I.S.P.X. (66)Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix, I.S.P.X. (66), Cardinal-Priest of S. Giuseppe all’Aurelio, Metropolitan Archbishop of Québec (Canada), Member of Council for the Economy and Member of Council of Cardinals

Canada Canada

Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi, C.S.Sp. (65)Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi, C.S.Sp. (65), Metropolitan Archbishop of Lubango (Angola)

Angola Angola

Cardinal Dieudonné Nzapalainga, C.S.Sp. (56)Cardinal Dieudonné Nzapalainga, C.S.Sp. (56), Cardinal-Priest of S. Andrea della Valle and Metropolitan Archbishop of Bangui (Central African Republic)

Central African Republic Central African Republic

Cardinal Juan José Omella Omella (77)Cardinal Juan José Omella Omella (77), Cardinal-Priest of S. Croce in Gerusalemme, Metropolitan Archbishop of Barcelona (Spain), President of Episcopal Conference of Spain and Member of Council of Cardinals

Spain Spain

Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, O.P. (78)Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, O.P. (78), Cardinal-Priest of Gesù Divin Lavoratore, Metropolitan Archbishop of Wien (Austria), Ordinary of Austria of the Eastern Rite (Austria) and Member of Commission of Cardinals overseeing the Institute for Works of Religion

Austria Austria

Cardinal Daniel Fernando Sturla Berhouet, S.D.B. (64)Cardinal Daniel Fernando Sturla Berhouet, S.D.B. (64), Cardinal-Priest of S. Galla, Metropolitan Archbishop of Montevideo (Uruguay) and Vice-President of Episcopal Conference of Uruguay

Uruguay Uruguay

Cardinal Joseph William Tobin, C.SS.R. (71)Cardinal Joseph William Tobin, C.SS.R. (71), 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 Member of Council for the Economy

USA USA

Patriarch Ignace Youssif III Younan (78)Patriarch Ignace Youssif III Younan (78), Patriarch of Antioch of the Syriacs (Lebanon) and President of Synod of the Syriac Catholic Church

Lebanon Lebanon

Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi (67)Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi (67), Cardinal-Priest of S. Egidio in Trastevere, Metropolitan Archbishop of Bologna (Italy) and President of Episcopal Conference of Italy

Italy Italy

Special Invitees (10)

Mr. Luca Casarini, Member of Mediterranea Saving Humans

Italy Italy

Sr. Nadia Coppa, A.S.C., Superior General emeritus of Adorers of the Blood of Christ

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Severino Dianich, Priest of Pisa, Ordinary Professor of Ecclesiology and Christology of Faculty of Theology of Florence

Italy Italy

Ms. Eva Fernández Mateo, Member of Catholic Action

Spain Spain

Ms. Margaret Karram (61), President of Focolare Movement (Work of Mary)

Palestine Palestine

Retired PriestFr. Hervé Legrand, O.P., Theologian specialising in Ecumenism and Ecclesiology

France France

Br. Alois Loeser, Prior of Community of Taizé

France France

Msgr. Armando Matteo (53)Msgr. Armando Matteo (53), Priest of Catanzaro–Squillace (Italy), Secretary for the Doctrinal Section of Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and Chaplain of His Holiness

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Thomas Schwartz, Priest of Augsburg, General Manager of Renovabis

Germany Germany

Retired PriestFr. Andrew Ding Yang (丁楊), Priest of Chongqing 重慶

China China

Fraternal Delegates (12)

Retired ArchbishopArchbishop Job Getcha, (Ecumenical Patriarchate) Metropolitan of Pisidia, Co-President of Commission for Theological Dialogue

Switzerland Switzerland

Retired BishopBishop Nektarije Samardžić, Serbian Orthodox Titular Bishop of Jegra, Vicar Bishop of Bačka, Patriarchal Vicar

Serbia Serbia

Retired ArchbishopArchbishop Iosif Pop, Romanian Orthodox Archbishop of Western and Central Europe

Romania Romania

Retired BishopBishop Barnaba, Coptic Orthodox Bishop of of Turin and Rome

Italy Italy

Retired ArchbishopArchbishop Khajag Barsamian, Bishop of Armenian Apostolic Church, Pontifical Legate of Western Europe and Representative at the Holy See

Armenia Armenia

Retired ArchbishopArchbishop Geevarghese Mar Barnabas, Syro-Malankara Orthodox Metropolitan of Sulthan Bathery, Member of Episcopal Synod

India India

Retired BishopBishop Martin Warner, Anglican Bishop of Chichester, Co-President of English-Welsh Anglican-Roman Catholic Committee

England England

Dr. Jong Chun Park, President of World Methodist Council

South Korea South Korea

Dr. Hanns Lessing, Executive Secretary-General of World Communion of Reformed Churches

Switzerland Switzerland

Dr. Elizabeth Newman, President of Commission on Baptist Doctrine and Christian Unity of World Baptist Alliance, Co-President of International Baptist-Catholic Dialog

USA USA

Dr. Opoku Onyinah, Former President of Church of Pentecost, Ghana

Ghana Ghana

Mr. Paul S. Tche, Secretary General of World Communion of Disciples of Christ

South Korea South Korea

Other Participants (107)

Spiritual Assistants

Fr. Timothy Peter Joseph Radcliffe, O.P. (78)Fr. Timothy Peter Joseph Radcliffe, O.P., Master of the Order emeritus of Order of Preachers (Dominicans), Blackfriars Priory of the Holy Spirit, Oxford

England England

Mother Maria Ignazia Angelini, O.S.B., Abbazia Santi Pietro et Paolo, Viboldone

Italy Italy
Representative for Liturgy

Retired PriestFr. Matteo Ferrari, O.S.B. Cam.

Italy Italy
Experts and Facilitators

Retired PriestFr. Dario Vitali, Director of the Department of Dogmatic Theology of Pontifical Gregorian University (Coordinator of Theologian Experts)

Italy Italy

Mr. Wissam Abdo

Lebanon Lebanon

Retired MonsignorMsgr. Mario Antonelli

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Adelson Araújo dos Santos, S.J., Associate Lecturer of the Institute of Spirituality of Pontifical Gregorian University

Brazil Brazil

Retired PriestFr. Paul Béré, S.J.

Burkina Faso Burkina Faso

Sr. María Luisa Berzosa González, F.I.

Spain Spain

Msgr. Philippe Bordeyne (63)Msgr. Philippe Bordeyne (63), President of Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute for Matrimonial and Family Science, Priest of Nanterre (France) and Chaplain of His Holiness

France France

Retired MonsignorMsgr. Alphonse Borras, Vicar General of Liège

Belgium Belgium

Fr. Andrea Bozzolo, S.D.B. (57)Fr. Andrea Bozzolo, S.D.B. (57), Rector Magnificus of Salesian Pontifical University

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Pedro Manuel Brassesco

Argentina Argentina

Retired PriestFr. Agenor Brighenti

Brazil Brazil

Prof. Eloy Bueno de la Fuente

Spain Spain

Retired MonsignorMsgr. Valentino Bulgarelli, Director of National Catechetical Office of Conferenza Episcopale Italiana (C.E.I.)

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Juan Jorge Bytton Arellano, S.J.

Peru Peru

Sr. Daniela Adriana Cannavina, C.M.R.

Colombia Colombia

Sr. María Suyapa Cacho Álvarez

Honduras Honduras

Retired PriestFr. Carlo Casalone, S.J.

Italy Italy

Ms. Sandra Chaoul

Lebanon Lebanon

Sr. Maria Cimperman, R.S.C.J.

USA USA

Msgr. Piero Coda (68)Msgr. Piero Coda (68), Priest of Frascati (Italy), Secretary General of International Theological Commission and Chaplain of His Holiness

Italy Italy

Prof. Eamon Conway

Ireland Ireland

Dr. Sandie Cornish

Australia Australia

Retired PriestFr. Ian Cribb, S.J.

Australia Australia

Prof. Klára Antonia Csiszár

Romania Romania

Sr. Christine Daniel, X.M.C.J.

France France

Retired PriestFr. Miguel de Oliveira Martins Filho, S.J.

Brazil Brazil

Retired PriestFr. Hyacinthe Destivelle, O.P.

France France

Sr. Anne Béatrice Faye, C.I.C.

Cote d’Ivoire Cote d’Ivoire

Dr. Paolo Foglizzo

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Carlos Maria Galli

Argentina Argentina

Sr. Altagracia González Ventura, F.I.

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic

Dr. Eva Gullo

Italy Italy

Retired PriestFr. Gaby Alfred Hachem

Lebanon Lebanon

Sr. Philomena Shizue Hirota, M.M.B.

Japan Japan

Dr. Austen Ivereigh

Georgia Georgia

Ms. Claire Jonard

Belgium Belgium

Sr. Jolanta Maria Kafka, R.M.I.

Poland Poland

Dr. Christina Kheng

Singapore Singapore

Mr. Leonardo Lima Gorosito

Uganda Uganda

Dr. Mauricio López Oropeza

Ecuador Ecuador

Prof. Rafael Luciani

Venezuela Venezuela

Retired PriestFr. Anthony Makunde

Tanzania Tanzania

Retired PriestFr. David McCallum, S.J.

USA USA

Retired PriestFr. Vito Mignozzi

Italy Italy

Sr. Paola Nelemta Ngarndiguimal, S.P.C.

Chad Chad

Prof. Susan Pascoe

Australia Australia

Retired PriestFr. Iosepo Asaeli Raass, S.V.D.

Fiji Fiji

Sr. Yvonne Reungoat, F.M.A.

France France

Retired PriestFr. Gilles Routhier

Canada Canada

Prof. Anna Rowlands

England England

Retired PriestFr. Ormond Rush

Australia Australia

Retired PriestFr. José San Jose Prisco

Spain Spain

Msgr. Pierangelo Sequeri (78)Msgr. Pierangelo Sequeri, President emeritus of Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute for Matrimonial and Family Science

Italy Italy

Prof. Thomas Söding

Germany Germany

Sr. Nicoletta Vittoria Spezzati, A.S.C.

Italy Italy

Dr. Andrew Spiteri

Malta Malta

Prof. Péter Szabó

Hungary Hungary

Retired PriestFr. Christoph Theobald, S.J.

France France

Ms. Erica Tossani

Italy Italy

Retired MonsignorMsgr. Juan Fernando Usma Gómez, Priest of Medellín

Colombia Colombia

Prof. Myriam Wijlens

Netherlands Netherlands
General Secretariat of the Synod

Retired PriestFr. Justo Ariel Beramendi Orellana

Spain Spain

Dr. Thierry Bonaventura (Communication Manager)

Switzerland Switzerland

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

Italy Italy

Mr. Pietro Camilli

Italy Italy

Dr. Alfonso Salvatore Cauteruccio

Italy Italy

Mr. Andrea Cimino

Dr. Karina Fujisawa Simonetti

Dr. Tanyja George, M.Id.

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

Dr. Noemi Sanches

Msgr. Tomasz Trafny (53)Msgr. Tomasz Trafny (53), Priest of Lublin (Poland) and Chaplain of His Holiness

Poland Poland

Dr. Federica Vivian

Italy Italy

Ms. Paola Volterra Toppano

Italy Italy

Dr. Pedro Paulo Oliveira Weizenmann

Brazil Brazil

Sr. Marie-Kolbe Zamora, O.S.F.

USA USA

Assistants

Retired PriestFr. Luis Ángel Espinosa, L.C.

Retired PriestFr. Enrico Emmanuel Ayo

Philippines Philippines

Sr. Marie Elke Bauman

Retired PriestFr. Michael Berentzen

Germany Germany

Br. Jérôme Dejoie, L.C.

France France

Retired PriestFr. Konrad Grech, S.J.

Malta Malta

Mr. Peter Hemm, Seminarian

Ms. Sana Iqbal

Retired PriestFr. Mirosław Juchno

Poland Poland

Sr. Jyothi Kota

Mr. Pakawat Kraisomsuk

Sr. Lucyna Lejba

Sr. Loida Lim

Mr. Diego Lobo, Seminarian

Retired PriestFr. Diego Fernando Marinez Meneses

Retired PriestFr. Liviu Narcis Maties, Priest of Bucureşti

Romania Romania

Sr. Jacintha Gracy Miranda

Sr. Patricia Molina

Retired PriestFr. Mario Gilberto Morales Marín

Retired PriestFr. Kamil Podlaszuk

Retired PriestFr. Mauricio Pozzo Videa

Sr. Bernardita Rivera

Retired PriestFr. Braulio Rosas

Dr. Silvia Sanchini

Retired PriestFr. Enrique Martin Sanz, O.S.A.

Ms. Paola Tai Man-Sze

Sr. Jacinta Chan Wong

Samoa Samoa

Retired MonsignorMsgr. Edward Zammit

Malta Malta

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