Cáritas Diocesana de Viseu takes office for 4-year term

The new leadership of Cáritas Diocesana de Viseu took office on September 30 for a four-year term running through 2030. The new board includes Isabel Martins as president, António Andrade as vice-president, Meiline Almeida as secretary, Nanja Kroon as treasurer, and Merciano da Silva Caetano as member.

During the installation ceremony, Bishop António Luciano stated that charity is a major current challenge and called for a culture of care and service that reaches vulnerable people. Martins said the organization intends to work through proximity, dialogue, and responsibility, relying on the participation of workers, local communities, and partner institutions. She also noted the goal of managing resources with rigor and transparency to make the love of the Church visible through concrete actions of welcome and care.