33rd Ordinary Provincial Chapter of the Seraphic Father St. Francis Province in Naples

March 5, 2025485 Views

The Province of the Seraphic Father St. Francis in Naples, Italy, commenced its 33rd Ordinary Provincial Chapter from February 24 to 28, 2025. Representing the Provincial Custos, Fra Dominic LIM, the Custodial Vicar, participated in the Chapter.

The Capitulars gathered at the Convent of the Little Handmaids of Christ the King in Castellammare di Stabia, Naples. The first three days focused on reviewing reports from the past quadrennium and engaging in group discussions.

On February 27, Friar Claudio IORIS was elected Minister Provincial for his first term. The following day, February 28, the remaining Definitors were elected:

Fra Damiano ANTONINO – Provincial Vicar
Fra Giorgio TUFANO – Provincial Secretary
Fra Luigi CARILLO – Definitor
Fra Paolo D'ALESSANDRO – Definitor

This Chapter marked a significant moment in the Province’s leadership, setting the course for the coming years.

Newly elected Provincial and his Definitory with the Minister General | L-R: Fra Giovanni Voltan (Assistant General for the FIMP), Fra Luigi Carillo, Fra Damiano Antonino, Fra Claudio Ioris (Minister Provincial), Fra Paulo d'Alessandro, Fra Giorgio Tufano, and Fra Carlos Alberto Trovarelli (Minister General)