Brazil, Paranà
March 13, 2017
Election of the Provincial in the Brazilian Province
The Brazilian Province of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception inaugurated its Provincial Chapter on Monday, March 13, in the Portão neighborhood of Curitiba, in the Province of Paranà.
The purpose of the Provincial Chapter is to elect a new Superior and his Provincial Council for the 2017-2023 mandate, as well as to review the guidelines with other members of the community and to discuss important matters related to the work of the Congregation and life of its members.
This morning 44 religious took part in the election and the following members were appointed:
Fr. Jair Batista Souza, MIC
Fr. Jair Batista Souza, MIC
Provincial Superior
Fr. Claudio G. dos Santos, MIC
Provincial Vicar and 1st councilor
Fr. Jan Bacal, MIC
2nd Councillor
Fr. Edilson Rodrigues de Medeiros, MIC
3rd Councillor
Fr. Silvio Rodrigues Roberto, MIC
4th Councillor
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