Portugal - Meeting of Salesian formators from Provinces of Spain and Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal - January 2023 - A meeting of Salesian formators from the Provinces of Spain and Portugal, who are dedicated to formation in the various Provincial Commissions or care for Salesians in formation in the stages of post-novitiate, theologate, and internship, was held from January 13 to 15. The event brought together some 15 formators, led by the Delegates for Formation of the three Provinces: Fr. Fernando Miranda (SMX), Fr. Juan José Bartolomé (SSM), and Fr. João Chaves (POR). A number of themes were explored during the days including: the Director's Interview, Spiritual Accompaniment, and Admissions - some Guidelines and Orientations, by Fr. Ivo Coelho, General Councilor for Formation, from the Acts of the General Council (ACG) 438; "A Formation for and in Mission" and "The Salesian Vocational Orientation Experience. Formation Itinerary" (ACG 438), by Fr. Miguel Angel García Morcuende, General Councilor for Youth Ministry.