The Europe Central Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced leadership changes among the Area Organization Advisers. After three years of dedicated service, Sister Angela Carattoni, Sister Margret Cziesla, and Sister Gerlinde Merl will be released from their assignments as Area Organization Advisers. These women have served faithfully in supporting local leaders of the Relief Society, Young Women, and Primary organizations throughout the area.
Sister Angela Favia, from Italy, has been called to serve as a new Area Organization Adviser beginning 1 August 2025.
“I sincerely pray that this new calling draws me closer to our Heavenly Father and helps me learn from the devoted service and love of the sisters I will work with,” said Sister Favia. “I hope to come to know them in a way that allows us all to be edified and inspired to do good.“
Angela Favia was born in Bari, Italy and is married to Nicola De Santis. They have three daughters and live in the Puglia, Italy Stake. She currently serves as the Ward Relief Society President and as Temple Ordinance Worker at the Rome Italy Temple. She previously served as Stake Relief Society President, as Ward Young Women President and Primary President as well as a full-time missionary at Temple Square in Salt Lake City. For about 20 years, Sister Favia worked at a translation company, where she took on roles as a Translator, Project and General Manager, and Italy Office Director.
“I know that the gospel of Jesus Christ blesses us individually and as families, deepening our desire to improve by emulating the Savior’s love and actions,” she testified. “When we follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and His faithful servants, we feel His love and guidance in our lives. We experience joy and gain strength to overcome life's challenges in ways that surpass explanation.'
Area Organization Advisers assist local leaders of the Church’s children’s, youth and women`s organizations and typically serve for three years in this role. Besides providing orientation and support for newly called organization presidencies, they also help leaders to engage in God’s Work of Salvation and Exaltation. Area Organization Advisers serve under the direction of the Area Presidency and in coordination with the Church’s general officers.