Quito, Ecuador – February 2024 - On Saturday, 17 February, a Eucharist of thanksgiving was celebrated for the missionary vocation of the Salesian Klimer Sánchez, who on 24 September 2023 was destined for Mozambique, in Africa, at the Sending Eucharist for the 154th Salesian Missionary Expedition, celebrated by the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime. The Provincial of the Salesians of Ecuador, Fr Marcelo Farfán, presided at the Eucharist in the María Auxiliadora Shrine at El Girón, concelebrated by Fr Juan Flores, Vice-Provincial, and Fr Luis Mosquera, Provincial Economer. They were accompanied by Salesians, Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, young people from Salesian School Centres (CES) and the Polytechnic University of Quito, oratories and collaborators of Salesian works. During his homily, Fr Farfán stressed the joy of seeing so many young people present celebrating and giving thanks for missionary life and gave the Bible to Klimer Sánchez as a sign that his main mission will be to proclaim the Gospel among those who need it most, especially young people. For his part, the young man thanked his family and the Salesians for their support, especially from Fr Virgilio Noboa, who reawakened his vocation to continue God's project. As part of the celebration, the Missionary Collection collected last year and destined for the Salesian communities of Esmeraldas, San Lorenzo, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Simiatug and Yaupi was delivered. These donations will now become many projects for the benefit of children and young people.