Augustinians elect new General Prior

Fr Alejandro Moral Antón

Members of the General Chapter of the Order of Saint Augustine, gathered in Rome, elected today the 97th General Prior: Fr Alejandro Moral Antón from Spain.

A few hours after his election Fr Alexandro said he hoped the Augustinian family would be united in their dedication evangelisation. He said: “I wish that the Augustinian family, more united and more capable of living together according to the charism of St Augustine, with renewed commitment and enthusiasm, can bring the Gospel to the poor and those who suffer”. Recalling the Pope's invitation expressed during the Mass celebrated in St Augustine in Campo Marzio. Father Alejandro said: "Bringing the Gospel with unity of heart, walking in Deum" expression of Father's mercy."

The official statement on the election of the new Prior General follows:

“Dear Brothers and Sisters

It is with great joy and sincere gratitude to God that I announce to you the election of our brother, Fr Alejandro Moral Antón, as the 97th Prior General of the Order of St Augustine, on this day, September 4, 2013, the Feast of Our Mother of Consolation, Patroness of the Order. I ask that all of the friars and sisters of the Order, and all of our communities, offer prayers of thanksgiving and petition, that Fr Alejandro be blessed with wisdom and fortitude to lead and inspire us in these coming years. May he experience, above all, the genuine encouragement and collaboration of all members of the Order in the exercise of his duties for the good of our Community and in service to the Church.

We call upon the intercession of Our Mother of Good Counsel, of our Holy Father Saint Augustine and of all of our Saints and Blesseds, that our Order, under his leadership, may increase in unity and holiness”.

Father Alejandro Moral Antón will hold the post for the next six years.

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