The Holy Father Francis has appointed 7 new Canons for the Chapter of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major:
1- Mgr. Josè Jaime Brosel Gavilá – Metropolitan Archdiocese of Valencia – Spain
2- Mgr. Giuseppe Banfi – Society of Apostolic Life: Fraternity of the Sons of the Cross – Italy
3- Mgr. Michael Kahle – Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cologne – Germany
4- Mgr. Eamonn Mc Laughlin – Diocese of Raphoe – Ireland
5- Mgr. Antonio Manuel Machado De Saldanha e Albuquerque – Diocese of Angra – Portugal
6- Mgr. Ivan Ricupero – Metropolitan Archdiocese of Syracuse – Italy
7- Mgr. Massimo Muccillo – Metropolitan Archdiocese of Campobasso-Bojano – Italy
The new Canons will take possession of their Office during the celebration of II Vespers on Sunday, 28 April next, at 16:30. Thereafter, they will concelebrate the Eucharistic celebration at 18:00.
You are cordially invited to join in the Celebration and, henceforward, to accompany the new Canons with your prayer.
