Our Leadership Team

Very Rev. Fr. Justo Hurtado, O.S.B., Ph.D., S.T.L.

  • The Focus: Directs our hemispheric frontline humanitarian logistics, regional hubs of hospitality, pro-bono legal advocacy networks, and clinical trauma operations.
  • The Background: An experienced organizational psychologist and certified clinical chaplain with a 12-year track record in systemic crisis intervention and trauma care.
Executive Director, Diakonia Americas & Abbot Emeritus
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Abbot Mateo Silva-Anaya, O.S.B., Ph.D., S.T.D.

  • The Focus: Shepherds the global, cross-border spiritual life, bilingual pastoral accompaniment frameworks, and monastic formation of our dispersed community across North and Latin America.
  • The Background: A professionally trained intercultural mediator and educator with over a decade of dedicated experience serving migrant communities and labor organizations across Latin America.
Abbot of Ekklēsía Iwigá, Old-Catholic Communion Benedictines
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Prioress of Ekklēsía Iwigá, Old-Catholic Communion Benedictines
Mother Elena Montes, O.S.B., Ph.D.
  • The Focus: Anchors the internal life of our global monastic family while directing our fully online mental health intake pipelines for displaced individuals.
  • The Background: A seasoned clinical psychologist and family counselor born in Bogotá, Colombia, specializing in emotional intelligence and relocation stress.
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