Rector Major, Salesian Social Works, Salesian World News

CISI Presidency Appointments in July

(ANS – Rome) – The Presidency of the Salesian Provinces of Italy (CISI) met at the National Center for Salesian Works (CNOS) in mid-July, in the presence of the Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Fr. Fabio Attard, and his Vicar, Fr. Stefano Martoglio. During the meeting, the following appointments were made, establishing the organizational structure for the 2026–2027 pastoral year.

The Presidency of the Conference of Salesian Provinces of Italy (CISI) consists of:

President: Fr. Juan Carlos Pérez Godoy – Councilor for the Mediterranean Region and President of CISI

Superior of the Central Italy Circumscription (ICC): Fr. Roberto Colameo – Vice President of CISI

Provincial of Sicily (ISI): Fr. Domenico Saraniti – Responsible for Parishes, Oratories, and the Salesian Family

Provincial of Lombardy-Emilia (ILE): Fr. Roberto Dal Molin – Responsible for Schools

Provincial of Southern Italy (IME): Fr. Gianpaolo Roma – Responsible for Formation and Vocational Animation

Provincial of Northeastern Italy (INE): Fr. Silvio Zanchetta – Responsible for Social Ministry and Services for Vulnerable Young People

Superior of the Italy-Piedmont and Aosta Valley Circumscription (ICP): Fr. Giorgio Degiorgi – Delegate for Finance

Provincial of the Middle East (MOR): Fr. Simon Zakarian – Observer

Provincial of Croatia (CRO): Fr. Milan Ivančević – Observer

Superior of the Vice Province of the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS): Fr. José Anibal Mendonca – Guest

Secretary General: Fr. Elio Cesari – Secretary General of CISI, President of CNOS, and Coordinator of Youth Ministry (YM)

Departments

Formation: Fr. Daniele Merlini

Finance: Fr. Gianluca Marchesi

Youth Ministry: Fr. Elio Cesari

National Offices and CNOS Organizations

Oratory and Parish Office: Fr. Giuseppe Russo – Coordinator

Schools – CNOS School Association: Fr. Stefano Mascazzini – Coordinator

Vocational Training – CNOS-FAP ETS Social Enterprise Foundation:

  • Fr. Leonardo Mancini – President
  • Fr. Giuliano Giacomazzi – Director General
  • Fabrizio Tosti – National Director of Educational Programs

Social Services – Salesians for Social Services APS Association Network:

  • Fr. Francesco Preite – Coordinator and President
  • Fr. Silvio Zanchetta – Provincial

Vocational Animation: Fr. Luca Bernardello – Coordinator

Missionary Animation: Fr. Fabio Maistro – Coordinator

Social Communications: Marta Rossi – Coordinator

SYM: Cecilia Vergnano – Coordinator

TGS Association:

  • Sister Cristina Camia – President
  • Fr. Francesco Preite – Delegate

CGS Association:

  • Cristiano Tanas – President
  • Fr. Francesco Preite – Delegate

CNOS Sports Association:

  • Fr. Claudio Belfiore – President
  • Fr. Elio Cesari – Delegate

Boarding Houses and University Residence Halls: Aurora Perris – Coordinator

COSPES Association:

  • Sister Giulia Calvino – President
  • Fr. Luigi Barracu – Delegate and Treasurer

Association of Salesian Cooperators:

  • Italo Canaletti – World Councilor
  • Fr. Stefano Pastorino – Delegate

Association of Don Bosco’s Past Pupils:

  • Giovanni Costanza – President
  • Fr. Luigi Cella – Delegate

Youth Ministry Notes

  • Fr. Rossano Sala – Director
  • Fr. Giancarlo Denicolò – Editor

Through these appointments, CISI renews its commitment to serving young people in Italy more effectively, continuing the mission begun by St. John Bosco in support of the nation’s most vulnerable youth.