On September 3, 2026, the Provincial Prioress, Sr. María Teresa Henríquez, in accordance with NL nos. 407 and 408.I, through a letter addressed to all the sisters of the Province, officially announced the convocation of the XV Elective Provincial Chapter of the Province of Saint Martin de Porres, under the theme: “We Embrace the Call by Living from the Gospel.”
The Chapter will be presided over by Sr. Zoila Morena Flores Lemus, General Secretary, and will take place at the P. Coll House, Lourdes, Colón (El Salvador). It will begin on November 29, 2026, with several days of spiritual reflection, led by Fr. Berny Ulate, O.C.D. The election of the Provincial Prioress will take place on December 5, 2026.
The Chapter sisters will be the following:
Ex officio members (NL no. 413.I)
- Sr. María Teresa Henríquez Acosta (Provincial Prioress).
- Sr. Miriam Petronila Zapeta Mendoza (Provincial Vicar).
- Sr. María Teresa Malagarriga Picas (Provincial Treasurer).
- Sr. Rosalina Chavarria Flores (Provincial Councillor).
- Sr. Marcia Reyes Salazar (Provincial Secretary).
One representative from each established community (NL no. 413.II.3)
- Sr. María Dolores García Soria.
- Sr. Tránsito Najarro Valle.
- Sr. Rosa María Leal Fernández.
- Sr. Ana María Monterrosa Campos.
Electoral Colleges
- Sr. Gloria Marlene Guadrón Castillo.
- Sr. Argelia Vargas Acosta.
- Sr. Ericka Marina Cucul.
- Sr. María Santos Martínez Morales.
- Sr. Romelia Xo Chun.
We unite in prayer that this Chapter of the Province of Saint Martin de Porres may unfold according to God’s will, that the Holy Spirit may enlighten the Chapter sisters and prepare their hearts to listen to his voice, so that they may respond faithfully to the cries of the world and strengthen communion within the Congregation and the Church.
