During the Provincial Chapter of the Province of Rio de Janeiro held on 23-27 January 2017 were elected:

• Prior Provincial:  Fr. Evaldo Xavier Gomes, O.Carm.
• First Councilor:  Fr. Adailson Quintino dos Santos, O.Carm.
• Second Councilor:  Fr. Fernando Bezerra, O.Carm.
• Third Councilor:  Fr. Alberto Souza , O.Carm.
• Fourth Councilor:  Fr. Eduardo Ferreira, O.Carm.