Cermeño, Panama – January 2024 . The Salesian Cooperators from the Don Bosco Basilica Centre in Panama held their annual Retreat at the Asís house of prayer, in Cermeño, near Capira from 12 to 14 January. The theme of the Retreat was "The Salesian Cooperator: agent of constant change". The preacher was Fr Manuel Gómez, SDB, local, national and regional delegate of the Salesian Cooperators. The activity began on Friday with the"exercise for a happy death" led by Roberto Laniado, a parish priest in Panamanian formation. The weekend's reflections revolved around the themes: co-responsibility in the mission, fraternal correction and human maturity, Strenna 2024 and the direction to follow for the new year. The Retreat involved presentations, group work, plenary sessions, personal and community prayer, Eucharist and fraternal moments. All activity was coordinated by the ASC Local Council.