Officials

Officials

USAFr. Lance P. Nadeau, M.M. (78)Fr. Lance P. Nadeau, M.M. (78)

Superior General of Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America (Maryknoll Fathers)

Born:1947 (Greenfield, MA, USA)
Ordained Priest:1990

Superior General of Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America (Maryknoll Fathers) (2021.07.30 – ...)

ItalyDr. Valerio Napoleoni (52)

Secretary of AVEPRO

Born:1973 (Roma, Italy)

Secretary of AVEPRO (2007.09 – ...)

Sr. Marta de Loreto Navarrete Candia, N.S.C.

Superior General of Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation

Superior General of Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation (2023.12.06 – ...)

PolandAbbot Robert Nawara Maksymilian, O.S.B. (47)Abbot Robert Nawara Maksymilian, O.S.B. (47)

President of Benedictine Congregation of the Annunciation

Born:1979.03.10 (Sosnowiec, Poland)
Ordained Priest:2008.05.01

President of Benedictine Congregation of the Annunciation (2018.09.10 – ...)

CanadaFr. David E. Nazar, S.J. (73)Fr. David E. Nazar, S.J. (73)

Rector of Pontifical Oriental Institute

Born:1952.11.11 (Canada)
Ordained Priest:1983.06.03

Rector of Pontifical Oriental Institute (2015.08.25 – ...)

ZimbabweSr. Monica Mary Ncube, C.P.S. (76)

Superior General of Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood

Born:1949 (Zimbabwe)

Superior General of Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood (2017.09.02 – ...)

BrazilFr. Simon Nei Márcio, O.A.D. (48)Fr. Simon Nei Márcio, O.A.D. (48)

Prior General of Order of Discalced Augustinians (Discalced Augustinians)

Born:1977.09.26 (Palotina, PR, Brazil)

Prior General of Order of Discalced Augustinians (Discalced Augustinians) (2023.06.16 – ...)

HungaryFr. Gábor NémethFr. Gábor Németh

General Secretary of Hungarian Episcopal Conference

Born: (Hungary)

General Secretary of Hungarian Episcopal Conference (2024.12.03 – ...)

AustriaMs. Katharina Neumayer

Born: (Austria)

Founder of International Confederation of Professional Associations of Domestic Workers (1959)

NamibiaFr. Linus Ngenomesho, O.M.I.Fr. Linus Ngenomesho, O.M.I.

Apostolic Administrator of Rundu (Namibia)

Born: (Namibia)

General Secretary of Namibian Catholic Bishop’s Conference (2016.03 – 2021.03.16)

Apostolic Administrator of Rundu (Namibia) (2020.11.16 – ...)

ItalyFr. Silvano Nicoletto, C.S.S. (72)Fr. Silvano Nicoletto, C.S.S. (72)

Superior General of Congregation of the Sacred Stigmata (Stigmatines)

Born:1953 (Italy)

Superior General of Congregation of the Sacred Stigmata (Stigmatines) (2023.02.17 – ...)

ItalyFr. Michele Nicolis, C.O.Fr. Michele Nicolis, C.O.

Procurator General of Confederation of Oratories of Saint Philip Neri (Oratorians)

Born: (Italy)

Procurator General of Confederation of Oratories of Saint Philip Neri (Oratorians) (2018.10.04 – ...)

SpainFr. José Antonio Nieto Sepúlveda, C.R.S. (64)Fr. José Antonio Nieto Sepúlveda, C.R.S. (64)

Superior General of Clerics Regular of Somasca (Somascans)

Born:1961.10.12 (Spain)

Superior General of Clerics Regular of Somasca (Somascans) (2019.05.11 – ...)

Sri LankaSr. Mary Niluka Perera, R.G.S.

Member of Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

Born: (Sri Lanka)

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

LiberiaFr. Dennis Cephas Nimene Fr. Dennis Cephas Nimene 

General Secretary of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Liberia

Born: (Liberia)

General Secretary of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Liberia (2018? – ...)

SwitzerlandFr. Ludovic Nobel, S.M.B. (47)Fr. Ludovic Nobel, S.M.B. (47)

Superior General of Bethlehem Mission Society

Born:1978.06.05 (Estavayer-le-Lac, Switzerland)
Ordained Priest:2005.05.29

Superior General of Bethlehem Mission Society (2023.07.13 – ...)

GrenadaBr. Barry Noel, F.P.M.

Superior General of Presentation Brothers

Born: (Grenada)

Superior General of Presentation Brothers (2023.04.26 – ...)

ItalyProf. Giuseppe Notarstefano (56)

National President of Italian Catholic Action

Born:1970.02.26 (Palermo, Italy)

National President of Italian Catholic Action (2021.05.27 – ...)

CroatiaFr. Krunoslav NovakFr. Krunoslav Novak

Priest of Varaždin (Croatia)
General Secretary of Croatian Bishops’ Conference

Born: (Selnica, Croatia)
Ordained Priest:1999.06.27

Priest of Varaždin (Croatia) (1999.06.27 – ...)

General Secretary of Croatian Bishops’ Conference (2020.09.15 – ...)

USABr. Damian Novello, O.S.F.

Superior General of Religious Brothers of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis (Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn)

Born: (USA)

Superior General of Religious Brothers of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis (Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn) (2025.01.18 – ...)

Congo-KinshasaMsgr. Babula Donatien Nshole (62)Msgr. Babula Donatien Nshole (62)

Priest of Inongo (Congo-Kinshasa)
General Secretary of National Episcopal Conference of Congo
Chaplain of His Holiness

Born:1963 (Congo-Kinshasa)
Ordained Priest:1993.01.03

Priest of Inongo (Congo-Kinshasa) (1993.01.03 – ...)

General Secretary of National Episcopal Conference of Congo (2017.02.24 – ...)

Chaplain of His Holiness (2021.10.01 – ...)

Congo-KinshasaFr. Étienne M. Ntale Majaliwa, B.Fr. Étienne M. Ntale Majaliwa, B.

Superior General of Clerics Regular of Saint Paul (Barnabites)

Born: (Congo-Kinshasa)

Superior General of Clerics Regular of Saint Paul (Barnabites) (2025.03.29 – ...)

Fr. Phillip Khoali NtsikiFr. Phillip Khoali Ntsiki

General Secretary of Lesotho Catholic Bishops’ Conference

General Secretary of Lesotho Catholic Bishops’ Conference (2022? – ...)

ItalyDr. Paolo Nusiner (62)

Director of General Affairs of Dicastery for Communication

Born:1963 (Bergamo, Italy)

Member of Vatican Media Committee (2015.04.23 – 2016)

Director of General Affairs of Dicastery for Communication (2015.06.27 – ...)

ZimbabweSr. Annah Theresa Nyadombo, H.L.M.C.

Member of Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

Born: (Zimbabwe)

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

BurundiFr. Christian NzinahoraFr. Christian Nzinahora

General Secretary of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Burundi

Born: (Burundi)

General Secretary of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Burundi (2020.09.30 – ...)

Br. Lawrence Obiko, C.M.M.

Superior General of Brothers of Our Lady, Mother of Mercy (of Tilburg)

Superior General of Brothers of Our Lady, Mother of Mercy (of Tilburg) (2014.06.05 – ...)

AustraliaBr. Paul O’Keeffe, F.S.P. (71)

Superior General of Brothers of Saint Patrick (Patrician Brothers)

Born:1954 (Australia)

Superior General of Brothers of Saint Patrick (Patrician Brothers) (2023.10.30 – ...)

PolandFr. Krzysztof Olejnik, S.Chr. (53)Fr. Krzysztof Olejnik, S.Chr. (53)

Superior General of Society of Christ for Polish Immigrants

Born:1973.01.05 (Września, Poland)
Ordained Priest:2001.05.22

Superior General of Society of Christ for Polish Immigrants (2019.07.11 – ...)

FranceFr. Jean-Jacques Olier, P.S.S.

Born:1608.09.20 (France)
Ordained Priest:1633.05.21
Died:1657.04.02 († 48)

Founder of Society of Priests of Saint Sulpice (Sulpicians) (1642)

Superior General of Society of Priests of Saint Sulpice (Sulpicians) (1642 – 1657)

Mr. Ernesto Olivero

Born:1940.05.24

Founder of Missionary Service of Young People (SERMIG) (1964)

ItalyDr. Mauro Olivieri (62)

President of Vatican Philatelic and Numismatic Office

Born:1964.03.23 (Italy)

President of Vatican Philatelic and Numismatic Office (2011.02.01 – ...)

SlovakiaFr. Michal Onderko (57)Fr. Michal Onderko (57)

Secretary of Council of the Slovak Church

Born:1968? (Slovakia)
Ordained Priest:1998.07.11

Secretary of Council of the Slovak Church (2010.10.21 – ...)

NigeriaFr. Victor Chike Onwukeme, M.S.P.Fr. Victor Chike Onwukeme, M.S.P.

Superior General of Missionary Society of Saint Paul of Nigeria

Born: (Nigeria)
Ordained Priest:1996.06.29

Superior General of Missionary Society of Saint Paul of Nigeria (2013.09.12 – ...)

USAFr. Daniel Augustine Oppenheimer, C.R.N.J.Fr. Daniel Augustine Oppenheimer, C.R.N.J.

Prior of Canons Regular of the New Jerusalem

PhilippinesFr. Teodoro Oretga Kalaw, C.R.M. (48)Fr. Teodoro Oretga Kalaw, C.R.M. (48)

Superior General of Clerics Regular Minor

Born:1977.09.10 (Philippines)
Ordained Priest:2005.12.08

Superior General of Clerics Regular Minor (2018.07.11 – ...)

CzechiaMsgr. Karel Orlita (56)Msgr. Karel Orlita (56)

President of International Association of Exorcists
Priest of Brno (Czechia)
Chaplain of His Holiness

Ego sum proprietas tua Maria

Born:1970.01.18 (Ostrava-Vítkovice, Czechia)
Ordained Priest:1999.06.26

Priest of Brno (Czechia) (1999.06.26 – ...)

Chaplain of His Holiness (2008.08.23 – ...)

President of International Association of Exorcists (2023.09.30 – ...)

SpainMs. María Concepción Osacar Garaicoechea

Member of Council for the Economy

Born: (Lecaroz, Spain)

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

AustraliaSr. Oonah Mary O’Shea, N.D.S. (79)

Superior General of Religious of Our Lady of Sion
President of International Union of Superiors General (U.I.S.G.)

Born:1946 (Australia)

Superior General of Religious of Our Lady of Sion (2010 – 2016.07.28)

Superior General of Religious of Our Lady of Sion (2022.07.22 – ...)

President of International Union of Superiors General (U.I.S.G.) (2025.05.13 – ...)

Burkina FasoFr. Roger Ouédraogo Fr. Roger Ouédraogo 

General Secretary of Bishops’ Conference of Burkina Faso and Niger

Born: (Burkina Faso)

General Secretary of Bishops’ Conference of Burkina Faso and Niger (2021.08.10 [2021.08.15] – ...)

AustraliaProf. Neville John Owen

Member of Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

Born: (Australia)

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

ChileFr. José Enrique Oyarzún Tapia, L.C. (56)Fr. José Enrique Oyarzún Tapia, L.C. (56)

Rector Magnificus of Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum

Born:1970.01.09 (Chile)
Ordained Priest:2001.12.22

Rector Magnificus of Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum (2019.07.01 – ...)

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