Msgr. Eduardo Sánchez Chávez

General Director

Msgr. Eduardo Chávez Sánchez is co-founder and rector of the Institute for Guadeloupian Studies, and is a canon of the Basilica of Guadalupe. Born in Mexico City, he studied philosophy and theology in the Institute for Ecclesiastical Studies at Mexico’s Conciliar Seminary. He was ordained on Aug. 15, 1981, in the Archdiocese of Mexico. He holds a diploma in philosophy from the Universidad del Valle de Atemajac

in Guadalajara and, a doctorate in Church history from the Pontifical Gregorian University.

On May 17, 2001, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, Archbishop of Mexico, appointed him postulator for the cause of Saint Juan Diego, who was canonized on July 31, 2002. Msgr. Chávez was also general secretary for Pope John Paul II’s visit to Mexico. Msgr. Chávez has made many contributions to the study of the Guadeloupian event, addressing major academic institutions internationally and publishing more than 28 books and articles.