Father General

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Father Tomaz Mavric – Father General

Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, is a prominent Catholic priest serving as the Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Company of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul. As the 25th successor to Saint Vincent de Paul, his spiritual and administrative leadership profoundly shapes the global Vincentian community.

Father Tomaz Mavric - Father General

Biography and Background

  • Born on May 9, 1959, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Father Mavrič is the son of Slovenian parents who emigrated following World War II.

  • He joined the Congregation of the Mission and was ordained to the priesthood in Ljubljana, Slovenia, in 1983.

  • Over decades of global ministry, he has served in diverse international assignments across Canada, Slovenia, Slovakia, Russia, Ireland, and Ukraine.

  • His varied pastoral roles have included assistant pastor, vocation promoter, formator, retreat director, and missionary serving the poor in Russia.

  • He also served as the Vice-Visitor of the Vice-Province of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Ukraine.

  • He was elected as Superior General during the 42nd General Assembly in Chicago in July 2016 and later began his second six-year term in July 2022.

Contributions to the Daughters of Charity

By virtue of his office, Father Mavrič acts as the highest spiritual and administrative authority for the Company of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul. His vital contributions include:

  • Guiding Global Leadership: He works closely with the international leadership team of the Daughters of Charity to direct global missions, ensuring enduring fidelity to the founding charism of serving Christ in the marginalized.

  • Promoting the “Mysticism of Charity”: He frequently emphasizes the spiritual roots established by Saint Vincent de Paul and Saint Louise de Marillac, encouraging the community to embrace a spirituality of “open eyes” to read the signs of the times.

  • Expanding Family Collaboration: He strongly advocates for deeper cooperation across all branches of the global Vincentian Family, uniting consecrated religious, clergy, and lay movements into a cohesive network focused on systematic charity and systemic change.

  • Accompanying the Community: During global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, Father Mavrič provided essential pastoral guidance, championing resilience, solidarity, and the innovative continuation of ministry.

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