The Bishopric of Ibiza has made official this Tuesday a series of appointments in different diocesan delegations, with the aim of strengthening the pastoral and social work of the Church in the islands.
Among the most notable appointments is that of the new Episcopal delegate for Diocesan Caritas, a position assumed by Deacon Pedro Miguel Ramirez Sanchez, replacing Miguel Angel Riera Planells, who held the post since 2016.
Renewal of diocesan delegations
Bishop Vicente Ribas presided over the ceremony in which credentials were given to the new heads of different areas of the Diocese. During the ceremony, he expressed his gratitude to those who have completed their work and encouraged the new delegates and councilors to assume their duties with dedication and commitment.
Among the changes announced, José Carlos Díaz Otazú Martínez and Carmen Aurora Peral García have been appointed delegates of the Pastoral of Family and Life, while the priest Florentino Copete Novoa assumes the position of consiliary in this same area. In the area of Vocation Ministry, Father Freddimir Gustavo Villavicencio Delgado has been appointed delegate and in charge of seminarians.
Likewise, Monsignor José Martínez Franco has been appointed delegate of Liturgy and Cause of the Saints. In the Health Pastoral, Ana López García will be the new delegate, accompanied by the priest Jaiver Alonso Betancourt Murcia as consiliary.
The commitment of Caritas in Ibiza and Formentera
One of the most relevant appointments has been that of deacon Pedro Miguel Ramírez Sánchez as the new Episcopal delegate of Cáritas Diocesana. In his first message to the community of Ibiza and Formentera, Ramirez Sanchez stressed the importance of strengthening the solidarity work of the Church, in a context where the social crisis continues to affect many families.
The new delegate reaffirmed his commitment to Caritas’ mission, highlighting the need to expand assistance and support programs to ensure that no one on the islands feels homeless. He also emphasized the importance of volunteerism, recognizing the fundamental role played by those who collaborate with the organization.
For his part, Bishop Vicente Ribas thanked Miguel Angel Riera Planells for his work at the head of Caritas in recent years, highlighting his dedication and dedication in serving those most in need.
With these appointments, the Bishopric of Ibiza strengthens its pastoral structure, seeking to improve the attention and accompaniment to the community in key areas such as social assistance, priestly vocation and family support.
