The assembly of the XXI General Chapter of the Servants of Charity of the Opera Don Guanella, meeting in Barza d'Ispra, reappointed Don Umberto Brugnoni, former Superior General for the six-year term 2018-2024, as Superior General who will lead the Guanellian Congregation for the next six-year term 2024-2030.

Don Umberto was Parochial Vicar in the Community of Messina, Director of the Minor Seminary in Rome, Local Superior in Alberobello (Italy), Provincial Superior in the Roman Province of San Giuseppe, Vicar General, as well as Rector of the International Theological Seminary Mons. Bacciarini since 2015.