Officials

Officials

SpainFr. Vicente Echarri Gil, M.N.M.

Born:1903.10.03 (Spain)
Ordained Priest:1930.06.14
Died:2005.07.26 († 101)

Founder of Missionaries of the Nativity of Mary (1944.04.17)

LebanonFr. Toni Eid, O.L.M.Fr. Toni Eid, O.L.M. (Maronite Rite)

General Secretary of Assembly of the Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops of Lebanon

Born: (Lebanon)

General Secretary of Assembly of the Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops of Lebanon (? – ...)

NigeriaMsgr. Anthony Onyemuche Ekpo (44)Msgr. Anthony Onyemuche Ekpo (44)

President of Financial Security Committee
Priest of Umuahia (Nigeria)
Assessor for General Affairs of Secretariat of State
Chaplain of His Holiness

Born:1981.09.24 (Umudike, Nigeria)
Ordained Priest:2011.07.30

Priest of Umuahia (Nigeria) (2011.07.30 – ...)

Chaplain of His Holiness (2023.03.27 – ...)

Undersecretary of Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (2023.04.18 – 2025.11.19)

Assessor for General Affairs of Secretariat of State (2025.11.19 – ...)

President of Financial Security Committee (2025.11.19 – ...)

GermanyAbbot Markus Eller, O.S.B. (59)Abbot Markus Eller, O.S.B. (59)

President of Benedictine Congregation of Bavaria

Born:1966.06.13 (Wangen im Allgäu, Germany)
Ordained Priest:2000.07.02

President of Benedictine Congregation of Bavaria (2021.11.04 – ...)

Equatorial GuineaFr.  Cristino Ela Engonga MbooFr.  Cristino Ela Engonga Mboo

General Secretary of Episcopal Conference of Equatorial Guinea

Born: (Equatorial Guinea)
Ordained Priest:2011.08.13

General Secretary of Episcopal Conference of Equatorial Guinea (? – ...)

FranceFr. Michel Epagneul, F.M.R.

Born:1904.07.21 (France)
Ordained Priest:1930.06.29
Died:1997.10.08 († 93)

Founder of Missionary Brothers of the Countryside (1943)

Prior General of Missionary Brothers of the Countryside (1943.10.03 – 1961.03)

PolandMsgr. Grzegorz Erlebach (71)Msgr. Grzegorz Erlebach (71)

Prelate Auditor of Tribunal of the Roman Rota

Born:1954.12.31 (Jeżowa, Poland)
Ordained Priest:1979.05.06

Priest of Opole (Poland) (1979.05.06 – 1997.11.04)

Chaplain of His Holiness (1993.11.19 – 1995.03.02)

Protonotary Apostolic Supernumerary (1995.03.02 – 1997.11.04)

Prelate Auditor of Tribunal of the Roman Rota (1997.11.04 – ...)

ChileMsgr. Carlos José Errázuriz Mackenna, Opus Dei (68)Msgr. Carlos José Errázuriz Mackenna, Opus Dei (68)

Referendary of Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura
Chaplain of His Holiness

Born:1957 (Santiago, Chile)

Chaplain of His Holiness (1993.11.23 – ...)

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

VenezuelaFr. Heinz Antonio Escorche Henriquez, F.M.I.Fr. Heinz Antonio Escorche Henriquez, F.M.I.

Superior General of Congregation of the Sons of Mary Immaculate

Born: (Venezuela)

Superior General of Congregation of the Sons of Mary Immaculate (2022.07.27 – ...)

FranceBr. André Espagnach, O.J.J.A.

Superior General of Institute of the Work of Youth

Born: (France)

Superior General of Institute of the Work of Youth (? – 2015)

Superior General of Institute of the Work of Youth (2023.06.24 – ...)

MexicoProf. Irma Patricia Espinosa Hernández

Member of Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

Born: (Mexico)

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

ItalyFr. Bruno Esposito, O.P. (66)Fr. Bruno Esposito, O.P. (66)

Referendary of Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura

Born:1959.07.17 (Terracina, Italy)

Referendary of Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura (2010.05.22 – ...)

SpainDr. Benjamín Estévez de Cominges (52)

Secretary General of Secretariat for the Economy

Born:1974.04.15 (Vigo, Spain)

Delegate of the Administration of Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples (2021.12.17 – 2022.06.05)

Delegate of the Administration of the Section of Evangelisation of Dicastery for Evangelisation (2022.06.05 – 2024.02.01)

Secretary General of Secretariat for the Economy (2024.02.01 – ...)

Fr. José Guadalupe Estrada Navarro, M.S.C.Fr. José Guadalupe Estrada Navarro, M.S.C.

Superior General of Missionaries of the Sacred Heart and Saint Mary of Guadalupe

Superior General of Missionaries of the Sacred Heart and Saint Mary of Guadalupe (2025.09.04 – ...)

ArgentinaFr. Luis María Etcheverry Boneo

Born:1917.09.18 (Argentina)
Died:1971.03.18 († 53)

Founder of Association of Consecrated Virgins “Servidoras” (1952)

Congo-BrazzavilleFr. Vivien Carol Etouolo (52)Fr. Vivien Carol Etouolo (52)

Priest of Owando (Congo-Brazzaville)
General Secretary of Episcopal Conference of Congo

Born:1974.03.10 (Congo-Brazzaville)

Priest of Owando (Congo-Brazzaville) (? – ...)

General Secretary of Episcopal Conference of Congo (2023.08.22 – ...)

FranceFr. Laurent Fabre, I.C.N.

Born:1940.08.09 (France)

Founder of Chemin Neuf Institute (1992)

Superior General of Chemin Neuf Institute (1992 – 2016.08.17)

LuxembourgSr. Danièle Faltz, D.C.N.

Vice-President of Union of the European Conferences of Major Superiors (U.C.E.S.M.)

Born: (Luxembourg)

Vice-President of Union of the European Conferences of Major Superiors (U.C.E.S.M.) (2016.02.03 – ...)

ItalyDr. Paola Fanelli

Personnel Director of Secretariat for the Economy

Born: (Italy)

Personnel Director of Secretariat for the Economy (2026.04.01 – ...)

ItalyMr. Salvatore Farina (68)

Director of Directorate for Infrastructures and Services of Vatican City State

Born:1957.11.18 (Gallipoli, Italy)

Director of Directorate for Infrastructures and Services of Vatican City State (2024.02.15 – ...)

USAFr. Joseph Lawrence Farrell, O.S.A. (62)Fr. Joseph Lawrence Farrell, O.S.A. (62)

Prior General of Order of Saint Augustine (Augustinians)

Born:1963.07.11 (Drexel Hill, PA, USA)
Ordained Priest:1991.06.29

Prior General of Order of Saint Augustine (Augustinians) (2025.09.09 – ...)

FranceFr. André Fayolle, C.S.B.

Born:1791 (France)
Died:1867.04.27 († 75)

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

ItalyMsgr. Mariano Fazio Fernández, Opus Dei (65)Msgr. Mariano Fazio Fernández, Opus Dei (65)

Vice-Grand Chancellor of Pontifical University of the Holy Cross
Priest of Opus Dei
Auxiliary Vicar of Opus Dei
Chaplain of His Holiness

Born:1960.04.25 (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Ordained Priest:1991

Priest of Opus Dei (Italy) (1991 – 2022.07.14)

Rector Magnificus of Pontifical University of the Holy Cross (2002 – 2008)

Chaplain of His Holiness (2003.01.03 – ...)

Vicar General of Opus Dei (Italy) (2014.12.12 – 2019.05.14)

Auxiliary Vicar of Opus Dei (Italy) (2019.05.14 – 2022.07.14)

Vice-Grand Chancellor of Pontifical University of the Holy Cross (2019.05.14 – ...)

Priest of Opus Dei (2022.07.14 – ...)

Auxiliary Vicar of Opus Dei (2022.07.14 – ...)

TongaMs. Sinalelea Fe’ao

Member of Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

Born: (Tonga)

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

HungaryFr. Jákó Örs Fehérváry, O.S.B.Fr. Jákó Örs Fehérváry, O.S.B.

Rector Magnificus of Pontifical Athenaeum of Saint Anselm

Born: (Hungary)

Rector Magnificus of Pontifical Athenaeum of Saint Anselm (2025.07.07 [2025.09.09] – ...)

AustriaFr. Thomas Felder, F.S.O. (62)Fr. Thomas Felder, F.S.O. (62)

International Superior of Priests of Spiritual Family “The Work”

Born:1964.01.08 (Schoppernau, Austria)
Ordained Priest:1991

International Superior of Priests of Spiritual Family “The Work” (2017.01.18 – ...)

EnglandMsgr. Brian Edwin Ferme (70)Msgr. Brian Edwin Ferme (70)

Priest of Portsmouth (England)
Prelate Secretary of Council for the Economy
Protonotary Apostolic de numero of Prefecture of the Papal Household

Born:1955.04.24 (Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia)
Ordained Priest:1980.02.02

Priest of Portsmouth (England) (1980.02.02 – ...)

Chaplain of His Holiness (1994.07.27 – 2022.11.08)

Referendary of Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura (2000.09.02 – 2011)

Prelate Secretary of Council for the Economy (2014.03.22 – ...)

Protonotary Apostolic de numero of Prefecture of the Papal Household (2022.11.08 – ...)

IndiaFr. Nazareth Rosario Fernandes, S.F.X.Fr. Nazareth Rosario Fernandes, S.F.X.

Superior General of Society of the Missionaries of Saint Francis Xavier (Pilar Fathers)

Born: (Loutolim, India)

Superior General of Society of the Missionaries of Saint Francis Xavier (Pilar Fathers) (2022.08.06 – ...)

IndiaSr. Venita Fernandes, S.C.C.G.

Superior General of Sisters of Charity of Saints Bartolomea Capitanio and Vincenzia Gerosa (Sisters of Maria Bambina)

Born: (India)

Superior General of Sisters of Charity of Saints Bartolomea Capitanio and Vincenzia Gerosa (Sisters of Maria Bambina) (2023.05.31 – ...)

SpainFr. Antonio Fernández Cano, M.SS.CC.Fr. Antonio Fernández Cano, M.SS.CC.

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

Born: (Spain)

Superior General of Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary of Mallorca (2020.01.31 – ...)

VenezuelaMsgr. Javier Domingo Fernández González (52)Msgr. Javier Domingo Fernández González (52)

Priest of Caracas (Venezuela)
Head of Protocol of Secretariat of State
Prelate of Honour of His Holiness

Born:1973.07.07 (Caracas, Venezuela)
Ordained Priest:2001.07.21

Priest of Caracas (Venezuela) (2001.07.21 – ...)

Chaplain of His Holiness (2011.07.01 – 2021.01.25)

Prelate of Honour of His Holiness (2021.01.25 – ...)

Head of Protocol of Secretariat of State (2023.09.14 – ...)

SpainSr. Rosario Fernandez-Villarán, A.C.J. (70)

Superior General of Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Born:1956.03.06 (Bilbao, Spain)

Superior General of Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (2017.02.10 – ...)

EnglandMs. Lesile Jane Ferrar

Member of Council for the Economy

Born: (England)

Member of Council for the Economy (2020.08.06 – ...)

ItalyVenerable Fr. Bartolomeo Ferrari, B.

Born:1499 (Italy)
Died:1544.11.25 († 44)

Founder of Clerics Regular of Saint Paul (Barnabites) (1530)

Superior General of Clerics Regular of Saint Paul (Barnabites) (1542 – 1544.11.25)

Priest of Clerics Regular of Saint Paul (Barnabites).

ItalyFr. Matteo Ferrari, O.S.B. Cam. (51)Fr. Matteo Ferrari, O.S.B. Cam. (51)

Prior General of Camaldolese Congregation of the Order of Saint Benedict (Camaldolese)

Born:1974 (Italy)
Ordained Priest:2010

Prior General of Camaldolese Congregation of the Order of Saint Benedict (Camaldolese) (2023.11.14 – ...)

BrazilMsgr. Jair Ferreira Pena (70)Msgr. Jair Ferreira Pena (70)

Prelate Auditor of Tribunal of the Roman Rota

Born:1956.02.05 (São Sebastião da Grama, SP, Brazil)
Ordained Priest:1986.11.29

Priest of São João da Boa Vista (Brazil) (1986.11.29 – 1999.02.08)

Prelate Auditor of Tribunal of the Roman Rota (1999.02.08 – ...)

FranceFr. André-Joseph Fétis, S.M. (65)Fr. André-Joseph Fétis, S.M. (65)

Superior General of Society of Mary (Marianists)

Born:1961.04.16 (France)
Ordained Priest:1994.06.25

Superior General of Society of Mary (Marianists) (2018.07.21 – ...)

PeruBr. Luis Fernando Figari Rodrigo, S.C.V.

Born:1947.07.08 (Peru)

Founder of Sodalitium of Christian Life (1971.12.08)

Superior General of Sodalitium of Christian Life (1971.12.08 – 2011.01.25)

Founder of Christian Life Movement (CLM) (1985)

NigeriaFr. Richard Tombari Filima, S.P.S. (47)Fr. Richard Tombari Filima, S.P.S. (47)

Superior General of Saint Patrick’s Society for the Foreign Missions

Born:1978.11 (Bodo, Nigeria)
Ordained Priest:2008.01.26

Superior General of Saint Patrick’s Society for the Foreign Missions (2022.05.13 – ...)

HaitiFr. Nestor Fils-Aimé, C.S.V.Fr. Nestor Fils-Aimé, C.S.V.

Superior General of Clerics of Saint Viator (Viatorians)

Born: (Haiti)
Ordained Priest:1988

Superior General of Clerics of Saint Viator (Viatorians) (2024.07.19 – ...)

ItalyMsgr. Michele Francesco Fiorentino (52)Msgr. Michele Francesco Fiorentino (52)

Priest of Alghero–Bosa (Italy)
Bureau Chief for the Section of New Evangelisation of Dicastery for Evangelisation
Prelate of Honour of His Holiness

Born:1973 (Italy)
Ordained Priest:1998.07.04

Priest of Alghero–Bosa (Italy) (1998.07.04 – ...)

Defender of the Bond of Tribunal of the Roman Rota (2013.06.01 – 2018.07.19)

Chaplain of His Holiness (2016.09.22 – 2025.12.30)

Bureau Chief for the Section of New Evangelisation of Dicastery for Evangelisation (2018.07.19 – ...)

Prelate of Honour of His Holiness (2025.12.30 – ...)

PolandSr. Rafaela Fischbach, C.S.S.E.

Superior General of Sisters of Saint Elizabeth (Grey Nuns)

Born: (Poland)

Superior General of Sisters of Saint Elizabeth (Grey Nuns) (2023.09.28 – ...)

GermanyMsgr. Hans-Peter Fischer (64)Msgr. Hans-Peter Fischer (64)

Prelate Auditor of Tribunal of the Roman Rota

Born:1961.07.10 (Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany)
Ordained Priest:1989.05

Priest of Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) (1989.05 – 2017.07.20)

Chaplain of His Holiness (2014.03.06 – 2017.07.20)

Prelate Auditor of Tribunal of the Roman Rota (2017.07.20 – ...)

ItalyAbbot Eduard Fischnaller, C.R.L. (56)Abbot Eduard Fischnaller, C.R.L. (56)

Abbot General of Canons Regular of the Congregation of the Most Holy Saviour of the Lateran

Born:1969 (Rodeneck, Italy)
Ordained Priest:1998.06.28

Abbot General of Canons Regular of the Congregation of the Most Holy Saviour of the Lateran (2024.01.11 – ...)

FranceFr. Charles-Marie-Joseph Fissiaux

Born:1806.07.20 (France)
Ordained Priest:1831
Died:1867.12.03 († 61)

Founder of Congregation of Saint Peter in Chains (1839.08.01)

USAFr. David T. Fitzgerald, S.P.Fr. David T. Fitzgerald, S.P.

Servant General of Servants of the Paraclete

Born: (USA)

Servant General of Servants of the Paraclete (2012 – ...)

USAFr. Gerald Cushing Fitzgerald, S.P.

Born:1894.10.29 (USA)
Ordained Priest:1921.05.21
Died:1969.06.28 († 74)

Founder of Servants of the Paraclete (1947.01.05)

AustraliaSr. Susan Flood, O.S.U.

Prioress General of Order of Saint Ursula of the Roman Union (Ursuline Sisters)

Born: (Australia)

Prioress General of Order of Saint Ursula of the Roman Union (Ursuline Sisters) (2019.09.28 – ...)

ColombiaFr. Wilson Adrián Fonseca Ríos, C.F.S.Fr. Wilson Adrián Fonseca Ríos, C.F.S.

Superior General of Congregation of the Priestly Fraternity

Born: (Colombia)

Superior General of Congregation of the Priestly Fraternity (2017 – ...)

ItalyFr. Francesco Fontana, S.D.B.Fr. Francesco Fontana, S.D.B.

Chaplain of Directorate of Security and Civil Protection Services of Vatican City State

Born: (Italy)

Chaplain of Directorate of Security and Civil Protection Services of Vatican City State (2019.07.27 – ...)

Chaplain of Directorate of Museums and Cultural Heritage of Vatican City State (2024.02.15 – 2024)

ItalyFr. Enzo Fortunato, O.F.M. Conv. (59)Fr. Enzo Fortunato, O.F.M. Conv. (59)

Director of Communication of Papal Basilica of Saint Peter

Born:1966.11.24 (Northampton, England)
Ordained Priest:1994.07.02

Director of Communication of Papal Basilica of Saint Peter (2024.01.19 – ...)

President of Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day (2024.11.20 – 2025.08.06)

SpainAbbot Ignasi Maria Fossas i Colet, O.S.B. (65)Abbot Ignasi Maria Fossas i Colet, O.S.B. (65)

President of Subiaco Cassinese Benedictine Congregation

Born:1960.07.11 (Aiguafreda, Barcelona, Spain)
Ordained Priest:2002.11.30

President of Subiaco Cassinese Benedictine Congregation (2024.09.05 – ...)

FijiFr. Soane Fotutata, M.S.C.Fr. Soane Fotutata, M.S.C.

General Secretary of Episcopal Conference of the Pacific

Born: (Fiji)

General Secretary of Episcopal Conference of the Pacific (2022? – ...)

ItalyFr. Robert Frainer, S.M.Fr. Robert Frainer, S.M.

Superior General of Company of Mary for the Education of the Deaf

Born: (Italy)

Superior General of Company of Mary for the Education of the Deaf (2010.01.28 – ...)

ColombiaSr. Gloria Liliana Franco Echeverri, O.D.N.

President of Latin American and Caribbean Confederation of Religious (C.L.A.R.)

Born: (Colombia)

President of Latin American and Caribbean Confederation of Religious (C.L.A.R.) (2018.08 – ...)

ArgentinaSr. Graciela Mirta Francovig Godoy, F.I. (60)

Superior General of Daughters of Jesus
Vice-President of International Union of Superiors General (U.I.S.G.)

Born:1965.08.01 (Villa Ocampo, Santa Fe, Argentina)

Superior General of Daughters of Jesus (2019.05.02 – ...)

Vice-President of International Union of Superiors General (U.I.S.G.) (2023.09.20 – ...)

Fr. Francisco Felipe Francoz, S.J.

Founder of Holy Family Association (1861)

CanadaMsgr. John Mary Fraser, S.F.M.

Born:1877 (Canada)
Ordained Priest:1901
Died:1962.09 († 84)

Founder of Scarboro Foreign Mission Society (1918)

ItalyFr. Giuseppe Frassinetti, F.S.M.I.

Born:1804.12.15 (Italy)
Died:1868.01.01 († 63)

Founder of Sons of Saint Mary Immaculate (1861)

ItalyMs. Maria Fratangelo

Defender of the Bond of Tribunal of the Roman Rota

Born: (Italy)

Defender of the Bond of Tribunal of the Roman Rota (2018.11.08 – ...)

HaitiMsgr. Jude Berthomieux FrédéricMsgr. Jude Berthomieux Frédéric

Priest of Jérémie (Haiti)
Defender of the Bond of Tribunal of the Roman Rota
Chaplain of His Holiness

Born: (Haiti)
Ordained Priest:1999

Priest of Jérémie (Haiti) (1999 – ...)

Chaplain of His Holiness (2019.02.22 – ...)

Defender of the Bond of Tribunal of the Roman Rota (2023.01.12 – ...)

USAMsgr. Michael J.K. Fuller (58)Msgr. Michael J.K. Fuller (58)

Priest of Rockford (USA)
General Secretary of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Chaplain of His Holiness

Born:1967.05.17 (USA)
Ordained Priest:1997.05.17

Priest of Rockford (USA) (1997.05.17 – ...)

General Secretary of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (2021.07.20 [2021.11.16] – ...)

Chaplain of His Holiness (2026.02 – ...)

ItalyFr. Massimo Fusarelli, O.F.M. (63)Fr. Massimo Fusarelli, O.F.M. (63)

Minister General of Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans)
Grand Chancellor of Pontifical University Antonianum

Born:1963.03.30 (Roma, Italy)
Ordained Priest:1989.09

Minister General of Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans) (2021.07.13 – ...)

Grand Chancellor of Pontifical University Antonianum (2021.07.13 – ...)

ItalyDr. Roberto Fusco

President-Dean of Pontifical Superior Institute of Latinità

Born: (Italy)

President-Dean of Pontifical Superior Institute of Latinità (2023.12.31 – ...)

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