{"id":189906,"date":"2026-01-20T14:19:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T19:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/?p=189906&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=189906"},"modified":"2026-01-20T18:06:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T23:06:25","slug":"the-2026-general-chapter-of-the-legionaries-of-christ-begins-in-rome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/the-2026-general-chapter-of-the-legionaries-of-christ-begins-in-rome\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2026 General Chapter of the Legionaries of Christ Begins in Rome"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"189906\" class=\"elementor elementor-189906\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce464ad e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ce464ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5260d46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5260d46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><em>The days leading up to the 2026 General Chapter of the Legionaries of Christ have been marked by an atmosphere of prayer, discernment and fraternity.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before formally beginning the General Chapter today at the Legionaries of Christ&#8217;s General Directorate in Rome, <a href=\"https:\/\/legionariesofchrist.org\/general-chapter-2026\/#fathers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the 60 chapter fathers<\/a> dedicated eight days to a retreat in the form of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, preached by Monsignor Brian Farrell, LC, Secretary Emeritus of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity. The retreat was an opportunity for renewal in faith, love, and configuration to Christ. Throughout this time, they reflected on traditional themes of the Exercises the Beginning and Foundation, the life of grace and sin, and various moments in the Lord\u2019s public life, all illuminated by the Creed as the guiding thread of their meditation. It was an encounter with Jesus Christ, who invited each one to examine their life in the light of the Gospel and to rekindle their desire to be credible witnesses of the faith in today\u2019s world.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the celebration of Holy Mass in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Rome officially marked the opening of the General Chapter. The Mass was presided over by Fr. John Connor, LC, Acting General Director, who also delivered the homily.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-13.16.57-1024x683-1-300x200.jpeg\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-189910 lazyload\" alt=\"GA_2026 Article 1\" width=\"310\" height=\"207\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-189910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-13.16.57-1024x683-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"GA_2026 Article 1\" width=\"310\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-13.16.57-1024x683-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-13.16.57-1024x683-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-13.16.57-1024x683-1.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/noscript> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-13.16.57-1-1024x683-1-300x200.jpeg\" class=\"alignright wp-image-189909 lazyload\" alt=\"GA_2026 Article 2\" width=\"310\" height=\"207\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-189909\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-13.16.57-1-1024x683-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"GA_2026 Article 2\" width=\"310\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-13.16.57-1-1024x683-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-13.16.57-1-1024x683-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-13.16.57-1-1024x683-1.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d60538 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4d60538\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f754aa2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f754aa2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In his homily, Fr. John emphasized that this Chapter is not simply an exercise in governance, but an act of faith. <em>\u201cWe do not come only to talk, we come to offer ourselves to God,\u201d<\/em> he affirmed. He invited everyone to live these days as an opportunity for the Lord to \u201cpour out his Spirit\u201d upon the Congregation and renew its mission. Quoting the prophet Joel, he reminded them that this is a time of consolation, hope, and openness to the new things God wants to do in the Legion.<\/p>\n<p>He also stressed the importance of participating in the Chapter with an open and fraternal heart: <em>\u201cWe do not come with fixed conclusions, we come with an open heart to listen and do what God wants for the Legion and for each one of us.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is a General Chapter?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The General Chapter is the highest governing body of the Legionaries of Christ. It is held every six years and its objectives are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To evaluate the current state of the Congregation,<\/li>\n<li>To propose guidelines for its development,<\/li>\n<li>To elect the new General Director and his advisors,<\/li>\n<li>And to strengthen the common identity and mission of the Congregation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Beyond being an organizational assembly, the Chapter is experienced as a communal act of discernment, communion, and renewal in the Spirit.<\/p>\n<p>In the 2026 Chapter, the Legionaries are reflecting on fundamental themes for the present and future of the Congregation, such as:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Formation in the Legionary identity,<\/li>\n<li>Priestly and religious life,<\/li>\n<li>Vocational promotion,<\/li>\n<li>And the apostolic mission in today&#8217;s world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/legionariesofchrist.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06428-1024x683-1.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-153679 size-full lazyload\" alt=\"GA_2026 Article 3\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-153679 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/legionariesofchrist.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC06428-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"GA_2026 Article 3\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>This General Chapter brings together 60 Legionary priests with voice and vote, of whom 21 participate <em>ex-officio<\/em>\u00a0and 39 have been elected by their territories, to represent the global life and mission of the Congregation.<\/p>\n<p>Among the Chapter Fathers are many with advanced formation: several hold advanced academic degrees, including a significant number of Doctors of Theology, Spirituality, Philosophy, and Canon Law, contributing a first-rate level of theological and pastoral reflection to the Chapter discussions.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, many have served in different areas of Legionary life and mission: some in territorial governance or in the formation of future priests, others in educational works, in pastoral accompaniment with <em>Regnum Christi<\/em>, or in the service of ecclesiastical tribunals, reflecting the complexity and richness of their experiences in service to the Church.<\/p>\n<p>The General Chapter will continue to unfold in a spirit of prayer, dialogue, and communal listening. In the coming days it will also elect a new general government.<\/p>\n<p>This General Chapter is being held in spiritual communion in the same time frame as the General Assembly of the Consecrated Women of <em>Regnum Christi<\/em>, who have dedicated their first days in Rome to prayer, reflection, and dialogue under the guidance of the Holy Spirit; and with the General Assembly of the Consecrated Laymen that will begin on January 25. The closeness of these gatherings strengthens the communion of Regnum Christi and the conviction that we are called to serve the Church as a spiritual family and apostolic body.<\/p>\n<p>We ask the entire spiritual family of Regnum Christi to accompany us with their prayers during this time of grace, so that the Lord may guide this time of discernment according to his will.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Statistics of the 2026 General Chapter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Total number of chapter members:<\/strong> 60<\/p>\n<p><strong>Countries represented:<\/strong> 14<\/p>\n<p><strong>Most frequent nationalities:<\/strong> Mexico (20), Spain (11), USA (9), Germany (3), Colombia (3), Chile (3), Italy (4), Venezuela (2), as well as one each from France, Brazil, Canada, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ages<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Average age: <\/strong>54 years<\/li>\n<li><strong>Youngest: <\/strong>Born in 1989 (36 years old)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oldest: <\/strong>Born in 1951 (74 years old)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chapter members under 40 years of age: <\/strong>6<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chapter members over 70 years old: <\/strong>4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Years of Priestly Ordination<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Most recent Ordination: <\/strong>2022<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oldest Ordination: <\/strong>1983<\/li>\n<li><strong>Average years of priesthood: <\/strong>23 years<\/li>\n<li><strong>Priests with more than 30 years of Ordination: <\/strong>16<\/li>\n<li><strong>Priests with less than 10 years of Ordination: <\/strong>8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Academic Formation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Doctorates: <\/strong>12<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Philosophy, Theology, Humanities, Bioethics, Canon Law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Bachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s in Philosophy and Theology: <\/strong>more than 50<\/p>\n<p><strong>Notable civil studies:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Industrial Engineering (Stanford)<\/li>\n<li>Business Administration (Anahuac)<\/li>\n<li>Actuary (Anahuac)<\/li>\n<li>Economics (Anahuac)<\/li>\n<li>History (Stanford)<\/li>\n<li>Classical Humanities<\/li>\n<li>Bioethics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Areas of current ministry<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rectories or academic directorates:<\/strong> 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Territorial and general government: <\/strong>27<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Education (schools and universities):<\/strong> 9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pastoral work with <\/strong>Regnum Christi<strong>: <\/strong>15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Priestly formation (noviciate, theological seminary, student center): <\/strong>7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Apostolate in parishes: <\/strong>3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ecclesiastical tribunals or safe environments: <\/strong>4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/legionariosdecristo\/albums\/72177720331573898\">View photos from the General Chapter here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Cap\u00edtulo General 2026\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/legionariosdecristo\/albums\/72177720331573898\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55050636842_52906b275c_b.jpg\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"Cap\u00edtulo General 2026\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55050636842_52906b275c_b.jpg\" alt=\"Cap\u00edtulo General 2026\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"><\/noscript><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The days leading up to the 2026 General Chapter of the Legionaries of Christ have been marked by an atmosphere of prayer, discernment and fraternity. 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