Colombia - Opening of the 30th Provincial Chapter of the Salesians of Bogotá
Bogotá, Colombia – April 2024 - Responding to the appeal of the Rector Major, the Regulatory Commission of the 30th Provincial Chapter for the Salesian Province of Bogotá, Colombia (COB), began the Pre-Chapter process on 2 February 2024. A tour among the different Salesian presences along the Magdalena River towards the east of the country. The objective was to develop the Chapter methodology through a travel suitcase called "Don Bosco's Suitcase", together with the involvement of the Salesian Family, to understand the situation of each community in relation to the questions and core areas of GC29. Concluding the journey, "Don Bosco's Suitcase" arrived at the opening of the Provincial Chapter as a sign of community discernment. The Provincial Chapter (7-12 April) is chaired by COB Provincial, Fr John Jairo Gómez Rúa, and by the Moderator, Fr Luis Fernando Velandia Urrego, who invited the participants to "Share life and vocation to strengthen our charismatic identity to the point of committing ourselves to greater passion for the Lord Jesus and dedication to the mission entrusted to young people".