Archbishop Leads Valentina Ecclesiastical Province Meeting
Today, the Valentina Ecclesiastical Province convened at the Archbishop’s Palace in Valencia. The meeting was led by Archbishop Enrique Benavent and included key figures from the region’s dioceses. This gathering highlighted the collaboration among the six dioceses that comprise the Valentina Ecclesiastical Province.
Key Attendees of the Meeting
The meeting brought together important representatives from the province, enhancing the ties between the dioceses. Present were:
- Archbishop Enrique Benavent – Valencia
- Bishops of Valencia:
- Fernando Ramón
- Arturo Javier García
- Bishop Vicente Ribas Prats – Diocese of Ibiza
- Bishop Gerard Villalonga Hellín – Diocese of Menorca
- Bishop Casimiro López – Diocese of Segorbe-Castellón
- Bishop José Ignacio Munilla – Diocese of Orihuela-Alicante
Role of the Vicars General
The Vicars General also played an essential role in the meeting. Vicente Fontestad, who serves as the General Vicar of the Valencia Archdiocese, acted as the vice-secretary for the ecclesiastical province. This arrangement emphasizes the importance of collaboration and shared mission among the dioceses.
This meeting represents a significant occasion for the Valentina Ecclesiastical Province as it continues to strengthen relationships and coordinate on matters of faith and community development.
