According to the Salesian News Agency (ANS), on October 4, Cardinal Fernández was appointed member of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.
Furthermore, on December 17 he took possession of the diacony of Saint Mary Help of Christians on Via Tuscolana (Rome), which the Pope assigned to him.
On the other hand, in obedience to the Pontiff, the Rector Major has already called a new General Chapter of the Salesian Congregation, where his successor will be elected, and which will take place from February 16 to April 12, 2025.