The XXIst Ordinary General Chapter of the las Hermanas Carmelitas del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús was held in Málaga

The 21st Ordinary General Chapter of the Hermanas Carmelitas del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús began on August 2 and concluded on August 22, 2026. 

The Chapter took place at their Motherhouse / Madre Asunción School in El Limonar (Málaga) under the theme of the Chapter Year: Anchored in the Heart of Jesus Christ, Forgers of Hope. 

During these three weeks, representatives from communities in various countries evaluated the progress of the Congregation and discerning the organizational steps for the coming years.

The Chapter Assembly elected the Superior General and her Council, who will guide the life and mission of the Congregation over the next four years.

The General Council is composed as follows:

Sr. Ma Teresa Delgado Aguado
Superior General

Sr. Lus Marina Materano Perozo
Vicar General

Sr. Lucía María Frois Colaco
Delegate Councilor for the Africa Zone

Sr. Mercedes Espinal de Jesús
Delegate Councilor for the Caribbean Zone

Sr. María José Medina Alguacil
Delegate Councilor for the Iberian Zone

Sr. Ma Dolores Calvo López
General Treasurer