Miguel Ángel Hernández, new Prior General of the Augustinian Recollects
The Spanish Augustinian Recollect, born in Madrid in 1965, has been elected Prior General by the 56th General Chapter, which is being held in Rome.
Crafting the Order’s Life and Mission Project
The participants of the 56th General Chapter vote on the proposals of the different commissions.
Voting Phase Begins
The 56th General Chapter begins voting on the provisions of the Life and Mission Project.
Three very special gifts for Pope Francis
In a private audience, the participants of the 56th OAR General Chapter present to His Holiness three artistic expressions closely linked to the history and present of the Church and the Order.
Pope Francis’ speech to the Augustinian Recollects
Pope Francis received in private audience the participants of the 56th General Chapter of the Order of Augustinian Recollects.
Fine-tuning on the Order’s priorities
The 56th General Chapter works by commissions in the different areas of the life of the Order.
Commissions work on respective topics
This week, the Chapter commissions work on their areas of concern.
For the protection of children and vulnerable people
The prevention of abuse and attention to victims are the most relevant topics of the tenth day of the 56th General Chapter.
Accountability and transparency in financial management
The 56th General Chapter reviews the management of the Order's finances in the last six years.
Networking in the educational and the social apostolates
The sessions of the day are dedicated to EDUCAR and ARCORES, the two major networking programs of the Augustinian Recollect family.
