New Executive Council of the USG

Nov 29, 2009 | Josep Abella Batlle

Rome. The Union of Superiors General (USG), gathered in ordinary Assembly from Wednesday 25 to Friday 27 of November, renewed the Executive Council. Fr. Pascual Chávez Villanueva, Superior General of the Salesians was re-elected President and Fr. Josep María Abella Batlle, Superior General of the Claretian Missionaries was elected Vice-president. The Executive Council has a 3-year term.

News Categories

Remembering Fr. Gustavo Alonso, CMF – X Superior General of the Congregation

Jun 23, 2021 | Aquilino Bocos Merino, Cardinals and Bishops, Congregation, General Curia, General Superiors, Josep Abella Batlle, Noticeboard

Rome, Italy. Our dear brother Fr. Gustavo Alonso, CMF has reached the edge of life and we remain hopeful that he has found the door of the house of the Merciful Father open. For this reason, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, the community of the General Curia celebrated a...

Msgr. Josep Maria Abella Batlle, C.M.F., Appointed New Bishop of Fukuoka (Japan)

Apr 14, 2020 | Cardinals and Bishops, Ecclesiastical News, Josep Abella Batlle

Rome, Italy. On April 14, 2020, Pope Francis has appointed His Excellency, Msgr. Josep Maria Abella Batlle, C.M.F., currently Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Osaka, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Fukuoka (Japan). We wish our brother all the best in his...

Easter Greeting from Father general

Apr 24, 2019 | Josep Abella Batlle

The Gospel accounts which tell us of the apparitions of the risen Jesus repeatedly highlight two themes: Jesus’ desire that peace renews the hearts of his disciples and in sending them to share this gift they have received with others. This desire for peace is made...