Province governance

The Society of Jesus is organized in Provinces, each of which is headed by a Provincial Superior, supported in his governance by members of the Canonical and Apostolic Consults.

Provincial

Ronny Alessio SJ

Father Alessio was born on 28 October 1974 in Bassano del Grappa (VI). He got to know the Jesuits in Padua through the elizabethine franciscan tertiary sisters. He lived a time of discernment that lasted four years, helped first by Fr Luigi Saggin and then by Fr Franz Tata.

In the meantime, he completed his studies in Mechanical Engineering, specialising in energy, at the University of Padua, attending the Don Nicola Mazza College. During this time at university, in his home town, he worked first as a turner and miller and then, for the last four years, in the family bar. He also collaborated with a Family House for the accompaniment of young people with family difficulties. Here he deepened his faith and, thanks to the care of the director, Sr Albina, got to know the Jesuits.

After his novitiate in Genoa, he completed his studies in Philosophy in Padua (2004-2006), regency in Shkodra, and the three-year Theology course in Madrid (2008-2011). He was ordained a priest on 14th April 2012. He obtained a Licentiate in Pastoral Liturgy in Padua (2011-2013). He is then assigned to Shkodra as Director General of the ‘Atë Pjetër Meshkalla’ School (2013-2018), doing his tertianship in Dublin and Athens (2018-2019).

From 2019 to 2021 he is the delegate for the implementation of the Apostolic Project of the Province. He professed his Last Vows at Posillipo on 8 October 2021. From 2019 to 2023 he is President of CeFAEGI which runs formation programmes for the teachers of the schoosl that form part of the Jesuit Education Foundation. From 2021 to 2023 he is President of the Sant’Ignazio SSD Football Club of Trieste and legal representative of the Jesuit Fathers’ Residence. From 2021 to 2024 he is the Rector of the Pontifical Seminary of Campania. On 8 October 2024 he was appointed Provincial, by a decree of Fr General Arturo Sosa.

Canonical Consult

The Canonical Consult supports the Provincial’s work in decisions concerning internal administration, and is appointed directly by Father General.

• Paul Pace SJ, Socius of the Provincial
• Camillo Ripamonti SJ
• Sergio Sala SJ
• Angelo Schettini SJ

The Province government features specific committees and working groups for formation, education, finances and property management.

Organization

Provincial
Ronny Alessio SJ

Socius of the Provincial
Paul Pace SJ

Province Treasurer
Luciano Larivera SJ

General Director
Dott. Berardino Guarino

Communications Office Coordinator
Laura Galimberti