Argentina - Meeting of the Provincial Delegates for the Salesian Family of the American Southern Cone Region
Buenos Aires, Argentina - October 2023 - From 15 to 19 October, the Meeting of the Provincial Delegates for the Salesian Family (SF) of the America South Cone Region took place. Convened by Fr Joan Lluís Playà, Central Delegate of the Rector Major for the Secretariat for the Salesian Family, the meeting aimed to: share and reflect on the reality of the Salesian Family in the Region, the synodal service of animation and accompaniment, deepen the contribution that the charismatic identity of the SF is called to offer to the world, reflect on the renewed relationship with Youth Ministry and live an experience of communion and spirituality to strengthen the shared mission and formation. About 40 people including Salesians, Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, and other religious and lay representatives of the SF groups present in the Region participated. The meeting was full of joy, family spirit and Salesian spirituality. The members sought to know and share the experiences of the different Provinces and groups within them. There were also specific moments to get to know some of the smaller SF groups, which further enriched the experience of the representatives. After some moments of formation and sharing, the participants produced a series of lines of action to be applied, as far as possible, to the realities of the Provinces. The meeting became a highlight for the animation of the Provinces and will surely bear good fruit for the mission of the SF in America South Cone Region.