The election took place during the General Assembly of the USG being held today, at the Salesianum in Rome, following the 74th Bi-annual Assembly held on 26 and 27 November. The almost unanimous vote reflected esteem and appreciation for the work undertaken  by Fr Chávez in recent years.

Fr Chávez was elected President of the USG for the first time on 24 November 2006.

The election of the Vice-President and of the other members of the USG Council followed
These are the members of the new Council:
President:  Chávez Villanueva Pascual (Salesians of Don Bosco)
Vice-President: Abella Batlle Joseph Maria (Claretians)

Councillors:
Handgraetiner Thomas (Canons Regular of Prémontré - Norbertines)
Marin Bruno (Benedectines of Subiaco)
Rodriguez Carballo José (Order of Friars Minor)
Nicolás Adolfo (Society of Jesus)
Benzoni Rino (Xaverians)
Alvarez-Ossorio Javier (Congregation of the Sacred Hearts – Picpus)
Ornelas Carvalho José (Priests of the Sacred Heart - Dehoniani)
Aldegani Mario (Murialdo Josephites)
O’Rielly Kieran (Society of African Mission)
Turù Emili (Marist Brothers)

Published 27/11/2009