Within the framework of the IV Provincial Chapter, held under the theme “Custodians of Life, Reborn in Communion,” we experienced days of profound discernment, fraternal encounter, and openness to the breath of the Spirit.

In this context, the Chapter Assembly, meeting on July 24, 2025, proceeded to elect the new Provincial Animator. Sister Teresa Vives Pertusa was reelected for a new four-year term, following the completion of her service during the previous term. Her election was confirmed by the General Animation and Government Team.

Along with her, the sisters who will make up the new Provincial Council have been elected:

Mª Asunción Caminero Martín – 1st Provincial Councilor

Marta Faron – 2nd Provincial Councilor

Verónica Blanes García – 3rd Provincial Councilor

Mª Carmen Moya Guerrero – 4th Provincial Councilor

We thank God for the generous availability of Sister Teresa and each of the councilors. We trust that, sustained by grace and in fraternal communion, they will know how to animate our Province’s journey in the coming years with fidelity, evangelical depth, and a spirit of service.

May this time we begin be a true sign of communion, renewal, and care for life, and may we, as women on mission, continue to be reborn in communion, in fidelity to the charism entrusted to us.

ABOUT SISTER TERESA VIVES PERTUSA

Sister Teresa is from Alicante, born in Daya Vieja in 1964, and a Teresian Carmelite Missionary for four decades. She completed her religious formation in Palencia, continuing it in Rome, and was later assigned to the community of Pisa, where she earned a degree in Modern Language and Literature, dedicating herself to pastoral teaching and parish work.

She was subsequently assigned to Madrid, having been elected Provincial Councilor and Secretary in 2000. From July 2003, and for three consecutive three-year terms, she served as Provincial Superior of the then “San Alberto” Province, in addition to serving as Provincial Councilor on two separate occasions.

She combined these services with her involvement in the shared mission with the laity, as head of the Identity Area of the Provincial-Owned Team of the CMT educational centers of the “Francisco Palau” Province. Following the creation of the foundation for the management of the Congregation’s educational centers in Spain, she has served as President of the Board of Trustees of the CMT Educational Foundation since last year, and was recently appointed President-elect of the National Catholic Schools.

Today, with gratitude and hope, she has been re-elected for a second four-year term as Provincial Animator.