As was previously announced (CITOC 185/2025), Giampiero Molinari, a member of the Italian Province and serving as 1^st Councilor, was nominated to be the secretary general of the Order. At its 22nd session on January 14, 2026, the prior provincial and members of the council congratulated Giampiero on his new service to the Order. They warmly thanked him for his presence and service to the Italian Province in this first part of the Council’s triennium.

The Council then proceeded to a discernment process for the election of a 4th Councilor who replaces Giampiero. The group elected Raffaele Duranti. Contacted by phone, he accepted his election.

Fr. Gian Domenico Meloni continues as priore provincial. The other members of the Council are Giuseppe Midili, vice prior provincial; Henry Venecia Cerro, 1^st councilor; Nicola Sozzi, second councilor; Francesco Sciarelli, third councilor, and the newly elected Raffaele Duranti as 4^th councilor.