Chilean Vicariate Assembly, January 2012

The Chilean Vicariate of the C.PP.S. held its annual assembly, January 23-27 in Valdivia. Elected to leadership were Fr. Nicanor Azua, C.PP.S., director; and his councilors, Fr. Omar Cerda, C.PP.S., who will serve as vice-director; Fr. Miguel Angel Soto Masias, C.PP.S., and Fr. Mauricio Alverez, C.PP.S. Many thanks to the former director, Fr. Luis Briones, C.PP.S., for his service to the vicariate.

Also at the assembly, Diego Gallardo, C.PP.S., made his temporary incorporation to the Community. Diego completed his special formation in Guatemala. Diego, 25, was born in Purranque, Chile.

The C.PP.S. in Chile: standing, Diego Gallardo, who made his temporary incorporation during the assembly; Fr. Mauricio Alvarez; Fr. Humberto Jana; Fr. Don Thieman; Fr. Nicanor Azua; Fr. Danilo Sacchetti; Fr. Omar Cerda; Fr. Miguel Angel Soto

kneeling, Fr. Jorge Gomez; Fr. Larry Hemmelgarn, C.PP.S., director of the Cincinnati Province, who attended the assembly; Fr. Luis Briones; Deacon Claudio Varas; and Fr. Antonio Baus.