San Cristobal, Venezuela - March 2023 - Salesian deacon Freddy José Suárez was ordained a priest on Saturday, March 18, through the laying on of hands and consecratory prayer of Msgr. Juan Ayala, Auxiliary Bishop of San Cristobal. The ordination was attended by Fr. Rafael Montenegro, Salesian Provincial Superior of Venezuela (VEN), and a large group of Salesians and members of the Salesian Family.