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Officials

Abbot Emanuel d’Able do Amaral, O.S.B. (68)

President of Benedictine Congregation of Brazil

Born:	1957.08.13 (Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil)
Ordained Priest:	1985.12.07

President of Benedictine Congregation of Brazil (2021.08.26 – ...)

Msgr. Manuel Saturino da Costa Gomes, S.C.I. (73)

Prelate Auditor of Tribunal of the Roman Rota

Born:	1952.11.29 (Machico, Ilha da Madeira, Portugal)
Ordained Priest:	1983.08.14

Prelate Auditor of Tribunal of the Roman Rota (2014.01.21 – ...)

Msgr. Jehan Dahyot-Dolivet

Founder of Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Mercy Association (1963)

Fr. Jesus Dajac, M.F.

Superior General of Congregation of Missionaries of Faith

Born:	(India)
Ordained Priest:	1997

Superior General of Congregation of Missionaries of Faith (2017? – ...)

Fr. Edward Daniang Daleng, O.S.A. (49)

Vice-Regent of Prefecture of the Papal Household

Born:	1977.04.04 (Yitla’ar, Kwalla, Plateau, Nigeria)
Ordained Priest:	2005.09.10

Vice-Regent of Prefecture of the Papal Household (2025.11.10 – ...)

Prof. Paolo D’Alessandro

Secretary of Pontifical Academy for Latin

Born:

(Italy)

Secretary of Pontifical Academy for Latin (2023.05.31 – ...)

Fr. Emmanuel d’Alzon, A.A.

Born:	1810.08.30 (France)
Ordained Priest:	1834.12.26
Died:	1880.11.21 († 70)

Founder of Congregation of the Augustinians of the Assumption (Assumptionists) (1845)

Superior General of Congregation of the Augustinians of the Assumption (Assumptionists) (1845 – 1880)

Dr. Williiam Daniel

Referendary of Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura

Born:

(USA)

Referendary of Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura (2021.06.21 – ...)

Abbot Mekhitar da Pietro, C.A.M.

Born:

(Armenia)

Founder of Congregation of the Mechitarists of Venice (1701)

Fr. Jeremy Ponsonby Meredyth Davies

Born:	1935.03.25 (London, England)
Ordained Priest:	1974.04.15
Died:	2022.11.05 (Walsingham, England † 87)

Priest of Westminster (England) (1974.04.15 – 2022.11.05)

Founder of International Association of Exorcists (1994)

Mother Mectilde du Saint-Sacrement de Bar (Catherine), O.S.B.

Born:	1614.12.31 (Saint-Dié, France)
Died:	1698.04.06 (Paris, France † 83)

Founder of Benedictine Nuns of Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (1653.03.25)

Fr. Louis-Marie de Blignières, F.S.V.F.

Born:	1949.04.11 (Spain)
Ordained Priest:	1977

Founder of Fraternity of Saint Vincent Ferrer (1979)

Superior General of Fraternity of Saint Vincent Ferrer (1979 – 2011.09.13)

Superior General of Fraternity of Saint Vincent Ferrer (2017.09.22 – 2023.09.06)

Fr. Laércio Aparecido de Carvalho, C.F.P.

Superior General of Brothers of the Poor of Saint Francis

Born:	(Brazil)
Ordained Priest:	2004.12.17

Superior General of Brothers of the Poor of Saint Francis (2022.07.01 – ...)

Blessed Fr. Theodorus de Cellis, O.S.C.

Born:	(Belgium)
Died:	1236

Founder of Canons Regular of the Order of the Holy Cross (Crosiers) (1211.09.14)

Priest of Canons Regular of the Order of the Holy Cross (Crosiers).

Abbot Francesco De Feo, O.S.B. (50) (Italo-Albanese Rite)

Hegumen of Italian Basilian Order of Grottaferrata
Hegumen of Santa Maria di Grottaferrata of the Italo-Albanese (Italy)

Born:

1975.05.24 (Salerno, Italy)

Hegumen of Santa Maria di Grottaferrata of the Italo-Albanese (Italy) (2021.05.27 – ...)

Hegumen of Italian Basilian Order of Grottaferrata (2021.05.27 – ...)

Venerable Fr. Léon Dehon, S.C.I.

Born:	1843.03.14 (La Capelle, France)
Ordained Priest:	1868.12.19
Died:	1925.08.12 (Brussels, Belgium † 82)

Founder of Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians) (1878.06.28)

Superior General of Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians) (1878.06.28 – 1925.08.12)

Priest of Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians).

Fr. Jean-Marie de La Mennais

Born:	1780.09.08 (France)
Ordained Priest:	1804.02.25
Died:	1860.12.26 († 80)

Founder of Brothers of Christian Instruction of Ploërmel (1817)

Fr. Dysmas de Lassus, O. Cart. (69)

Minister General of Carthusian Order (Carthusians)

Born:

1956 (France)

Minister General of Carthusian Order (Carthusians) (2014.11.07 – ...)

Fr. Javier del Castillo, Opus Dei (50)

Vicar General of Opus Dei

Born:	1975 (Mexico)
Ordained Priest:	2005

Vicar General of Opus Dei (2025.04 – ...)

Fr. Júlio Maria de Lombaerde, S.D.N.

Born:	1878 (Belgium)
Died:	1944 († 66)

Founder of Missionaries of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament (1929.03.25)

Br. Christian J. Delvigne, F.D.M. (87)

Superior General of Brothers of Our Lady of Mercy

Born:

1938.10.04 (Etterbeek, Belgium)

Superior General of Brothers of Our Lady of Mercy (2024.08.01 – ...)

Mr. Laurent Delvolvé

Member of Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

Born:

(France)

Member of Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (2026.03.30 – ...)

Fr. Evando Batista de Moraes, S.P. ad V. (52)

Superior General of Congregation of Saint Peter in Chains

Born:	1974.01.08 (Itapirapuã, GO, Brazil)
Ordained Priest:	2002.02.24

Superior General of Congregation of Saint Peter in Chains (2019.07.17 – ...)

Prof. Mario De Nonno (72)

President of Pontifical Academy for Latin

Born:

1954.01.30 (Castellammare di Stabia, Italy)

President of Pontifical Academy for Latin (2023.04.25 – ...)

Fr. Alexandre Denou

General Secretary of Episcopal Conference of Mali

Born:

(Mali)

General Secretary of Episcopal Conference of Mali (2018 – ...)

Dr. Giuseppe Deodato (67)

Applied Promoter of Justice of Office of Promoters of Justice

Born:

1959.04.03 (Ionadi, Italy)

Applied Promoter of Justice of Office of Promoters of Justice (2024.04.15 – ...)

Fr. Francisco de Paula Vallet, C.P.C.R.

Born:	1883 (Spain)
Died:	1947 († 64)

Founder of Parochial Cooperators of Christ the King (1928.05.03)

Br. Hugues de Payens

Born:	1070? (France)
Died:	1136.05.24 († 65)

Founder of Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon (Knights Templar) (1118)

Grand Master of Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon (Knights Templar) (1118 – 1136.05.24)

Msgr. Giuseppe De Piro, M.S.S.P.

Born:	1877.11.02 (Mdina, Malta)
Ordained Priest:	1903
Died:	1933.09.17 (Hamrun, Malta † 55)

Founder of Missionary Society of Saint Paul (1910.06.30)

Ms. Louise de Reynold

Born:

(Switzerland)

Founder of International Catholic Society for Girls (1897)

Fr. Alexandre de Rhodes, S.J.

Born:	1591.03.15 (France)
Died:	1660.11.05 († 69)

Founder of Paris Foreign Missions Society (1660)

Fr. Thierry de Roucy

Born:

1957 (France)

Founder of Heart’s Home (1990)

Msgr. Patrick Descourtieux (68)

Priest of Paris (France)
Bureau Chief of Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith
Prelate of Honour of His Holiness

Born:	1957 (France)
Ordained Priest:	1986

Priest of Paris (France) (1986 – ...)

Chaplain of His Holiness (1994.10.10 – 2014.08.08)

Prelate of Honour of His Holiness (2014.08.08 – ...)

Bureau Chief of Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (2019.03.30 – ...)

Fr. Gabriel Deshayes

Born:	1767.12.04 (France)
Ordained Priest:	1792.03
Died:	1841 († 74)

Founder of Brothers of Christian Instruction of Ploërmel (1817)

Fr. Chris de Souza

General Secretary of Australian Catholic Bishops Conference

Born:

(Australia)

General Secretary of Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (2023.08.01 – ...)

Fr. Agustín Devesa del Prado, O.M.D.

Superior General of Order of the Discalced Friars of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy (Discalced Mercedarians)

Born:

(Spain)

Superior General of Order of the Discalced Friars of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy (Discalced Mercedarians) (? – ...)

Ms. Teresa Devlin

Member of Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

Born:

(Ireland)

Member of Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (2022.09.30 – ...)

Msgr. João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, E.P.

Born:	1939.07.15 (São Paulo, SP, Brazil)
Ordained Priest:	2005.06.15
Died:	2024.11.01 (Franco da Rocha, SP, Brazil † 85)

President of Heralds of the Gospel (1999 – 2017.06.12)

Priest of Bragança Paulista (Brazil) (2005.06.15 – 2006.06.15)

Founder of Clerical Society of Virgo Flos Carmeli (2006.06.15)

Superior General of Clerical Society of Virgo Flos Carmeli (2006.06.15 – 2017.06.12)

Protonotary Apostolic Supernumerary (2008.08.12 – 2024.11.01)

Fr. Sebastian Dias, M.SS.CC. (58)

Superior General of Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary

Born:	1967.08.08 (Herangadi, India)
Ordained Priest:	1999.11.30

Superior General of Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (2025.03.14 – ...)

Fr. Jesús Díaz Alonso, S.F. (65)

Superior General of Sons of the Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph

Born:

1960 (Spain)

Superior General of Sons of the Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph (2011.01.07 – 2017.01.07)

Superior General of Sons of the Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph (2023.01.12 – ...)

Msgr. José Luis Díaz-Mariblanca Sánchez (戴旭華)

Priest of Toledo (Spain)
Head of Study Mission in Hong Kong of Philippines
Prelate of Honour of His Holiness

Born:

(Spain)

Priest of Toledo (Spain) (? – ...)

Chaplain of His Holiness (2012.02.08 – 2022.03.23)

Prelate of Honour of His Holiness (2022.03.23 – ...)

Head of Study Mission in Hong Kong of Philippines (2022.07.19 – ...)

Archimandrite Antoine Dib, B.S. (72) (Greek-Melkite Rite)

Superior General of Basilian Order of the Most Holy Saviour (Salvatorian Fathers)

Born:	1954.02.20 (Lebanon)
Ordained Priest:	1980.08.19

Superior General of Basilian Order of the Most Holy Saviour (Salvatorian Fathers) (2013.08 – ...)

Prof. Alessandro Diddi (60)

Promoter of Justice of Office of Promoters of Justice

Born:

1965.05.17 (Padova, Italy)

Adjunct Promoter of Justice of Tribunal of Vatican City State (2010.03.12 – 2020.04.13)

Adjunct Promoter of Justice of Office of Promoters of Justice (2020.04.13 – 2022.09.23)

Promoter of Justice of Office of Promoters of Justice (2022.09.23 – ...)

Fr. Rogério Diesel, C.S.Ch. (50)

Superior General of Congregation of the Schools of Charity

Born:	1975.12.31 (Planalto, PA, Brazil)
Ordained Priest:	2008.04.19

Superior General of Congregation of the Schools of Charity (2025.07.26 – ...)

Fr. Raffaele Di Muro, O.F.M. Conv. (57)

President of Pontifical Theological Faculty of Saint Bonaventure (Seraphicum)

Born:

1969.03.25 (Italy)

President of Pontifical Theological Faculty of Saint Bonaventure (Seraphicum) (2021.01.24 – ...)

Msgr. Yala Banorani Djetaba

Priest of Sokodé (Togo)
Papal Master of Ceremonies of Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff
Chaplain of His Holiness

Born:

(Togo)

Priest of Sokodé (Togo) (? – ...)

Papal Master of Ceremonies of Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff (2023.11.21 – ...)

Chaplain of His Holiness (2024.09.17 – ...)

Fr. Arturo D’Onofrio, M.D.R.

Born:	1914.08.08 (Italy)
Ordained Priest:	1938.03.12
Died:	2006.11.03 († 92)

Founder of Missionaries of the Divine Redeemer (1954)

Fr. Manuel Dorantes (42)

Priest of Chicago (USA)
Administrative Director of Laudato si’ Higher Education Center

Born:	1983 (Mexico)
Ordained Priest:	2010.05.22

Priest of Chicago (USA) (2010.05.22 – ...)

Administrative Director of Laudato si’ Higher Education Center (2024.11.06 – ...)

Fr. Daniel Dorsey, G.H.M. (74)

Superior General of Glenmary Home Missioners

Born:	1951 (St. Louis, MO, USA)
Ordained Priest:	1978.05.20

Superior General of Glenmary Home Missioners (2003 – 2011.06.10)

Superior General of Glenmary Home Missioners (2019.05 – ...)

Mr. Nelson Giovanelli Rosendo dos Santos

Member of Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

Born:

(Brazil)

Member of Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (2018.02.17 – ...)

Dr. Jean-Baptiste Douville de Franssu (62)

President of Institute for Works of Religion

Born:

1963 (France)

Member of Pontifical Commission for Reference on the Organisation of the Economic-Administrative Structure of the Holy See (2013.07.18 – 2014.05.22)

Member of Council for the Economy (2014.03.08 – 2014.07.09)

President of Institute for Works of Religion (2014.07.09 – ...)

Fr. Richard Anthony D’Souza, S.J. (47)

Director of Vatican Observatory

Born:	1978 (Pune, India)
Ordained Priest:	2011.12

Director of Vatican Observatory (2025.09.19 – ...)

Msgr. Ján Dubina (46)

Priest of Banská Bystrica (Slovakia)
Papal Master of Ceremonies of Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff
Chaplain of His Holiness

Born:	1980.01.08 (Slovakia)
Ordained Priest:	2004.06.19

Priest of Banská Bystrica (Slovakia) (2004.06.19 – ...)

Papal Master of Ceremonies of Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff (2015.10.02 – ...)

Chaplain of His Holiness (2016.01.27 – ...)

Fr. Peter Dubovský, S.J. (60)

Rector of Pontifical Biblical Institute (Biblicum)

Born:

1965.05.29 (Piešťany, Slovakia)

Rector of Pontifical Biblical Institute (Biblicum) (2024.05.19 – ...)

Mr. Frank Duff

Born:	1889.06.07 (Ireland)
Died:	1980.11.07 († 91)

Founder of Legion of Mary (1921.09.07)

Fr. Charles-Augustin Duguey, P.S.M.

Born:

(France)

Founder of Priests of Saint Mary of Tinchebray (1851)

Fra’ John Timothy Dunlap, S.M.O.M. (69)

Grand Master of Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta (Knights of Malta)

Born:

1957.04.16 (Ottawa, ON, Canada)

Lieutenant of Grand Master of Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta (Knights of Malta) (2022.06.13 – 2023.05.03)

Grand Master of Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta (Knights of Malta) (2023.05.03 – ...)

Fr. Selvaratnam James Dunstan, I.V.D. (55)

Director General of Institute Voluntas Dei

Born:	1970.07.25 (Sri Lanka)
Ordained Priest:	1997.07.25

Director General of Institute Voluntas Dei (2010.06 – ...)

Fr. Jacques Vincent Duret, C.S.B.

Born:	1762 (France)
Died:	1841.06.03 († 78)

Founder of Congregation of Saint Basil (Basilians) (1822.11.21)

Fr. Rolando Luis Duris, P.S.S.G. (60)

Superior General of Society of Saint Cajetan

Born:

1965 (Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña, Argentina)

Superior General of Society of Saint Cajetan (2022.07.13 – ...)

Mr. Alistair Dutton

Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis

Born:

(Scotland)

Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis (2023.05.15 – ...)