Confederation of the Canons Regular of St. Augustine
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| Abbreviation | C.R.S.A. |
|---|---|
| Formation | May 4, 1959 |
| Founder | Pope John XXIII |
| Type | International Association of Canons Regular |
| Jean Scarcella |
The Confederation of the Canons Regular of St. Augustine (Abbreviation: C.R.S.A) is a Roman Catholic international association for the congregation of Canons Regular under the Rule of St. Augustine.
The Confederation of the Canons Regular of St. Augustine was founded in 4 May 1959 during the 900th anniversary of the First Lateran Synod,[1] and approved by an Apostolic Brief "Caritas unitas" by Pope John XXIII.
The Confederation is overseen by the Abbot Primate, appointed for a term of six years. Although serving as a symbolic leader, the Abbot Primate holds no governing authority over the individual congregations
The Current Abbot Primate is Jean Scarcella of the Congregation of St. Maurice of Agaunum, elected in 2022.