Fr. Álvaro Pacheco Carve has been appointed the new Provincial of the Argentina-Uruguay Province by Father General Arturo Sosa. Born in Montevideo, he holds advanced degrees in law and has had a distinguished career in educational leadership and church administration.
Father General Arturo Sosa has officially appointed Fr. Álvaro Pacheco Carve as the new Provincial of the Argentina-Uruguay Province of the Society of Jesus. Fr. Álvaro, originally from Montevideo and born on October 7, 1965, has a distinguished background in law and theology. He commenced his Jesuit formation at the Novitiate in Córdoba in 2001, subsequently undertaking studies in philosophy at the Faculty of Theology of Uruguay and theology at the Centre Sèvres in Paris. He holds both a Master’s and Doctorate in Canon Law and Philosophy of Law from Université Paris II, Institut Catholique de Paris, and Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA). Ordained in 2010 by Bishop Nicolás Cotugno at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Montevideo, Fr. Álvaro has held various significant roles, including Director of the Department of Philosophy, Dean of Law, and Vice-Rector for University Environment at the Catholic University of Uruguay from 2011 to 2021. He also served as the Parish Administrator of Nuestra Señora de Fátima in Montevideo from 2014 to 2018, and since 2012, he has been a Judge of the Ecclesiastical Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Montevideo. He currently fulfills the role of Rector at the Seminary College in Montevideo and leads its community.
The Society of Jesus, founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, emphasizes education and social commitments as central to its mission. The appointment of provincial leaders such as Fr. Álvaro Pacheco Carve is crucial, as they guide Jesuit communities in fulfilling their religious and educational goals in evolving societal contexts. This context reflects a broader trend of Jesuit institutions adapting their leadership structures while seriously engaging lay collaborators, reaffirming the Society’s commitment to service and education in their local contexts.
In summary, Fr. Álvaro Pacheco Carve has been appointed as the new Provincial of the Argentina-Uruguay Province, bringing extensive experience in law, theology, and educational leadership. His appointment is significant for the continued advancement of Jesuit missions in the region, highlighting the Society of Jesus’s dedication to both educational excellence and social engagement.
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