ANIMATION
RECTOR MAJOR
Incumbent
Fr. Ángel Fernández Artime
since March 24, 2014
Services
The Rector Major of the Salesians is the head of all institutes of the Salesians of Don Bosco worldwide (over 130 countries and 15000 institutions). It is the title of a Catholic priest that is elected as the general superior of the religious institute Salesians of Don Bosco. He is also considered the successor of Saint John Bosco in the top guidance of his Salesian Order. The first general superior of the order was Don Bosco himself from 1874, the year that the order was officially created and its Salesian Constitutions approved by the Holy See, until his death in 1888. Since then, the Salesians have elected their Superior in the General Chapter for a period of six years.
ANIMATION
VICAR GENERAL
Rev. Fr. Stefano Martoglio
since 2020
Services
The 28th General Chapter of the Salesian Congregation elected Fr. Stefano Martoglio, current Councilor for the Mediterranean Region, as Vicar General of the Salesians of Don Bosco for the 2020-2026 sexennium.
Rev. Fr. Stefano Martoglio oversees the governance of the Worldwide Don Bosco Network. He is an Italian from Piedmont who has served in various capacities on the European Continent, heading and leading a variety of projects involving the young. Known for his precision, foresight, and wisdom, he oversees all the practical operations of the Salesians of Don Bosco.