Fr Jara, former Provincial of the Province of Córdoba Argentina (1997-2023) and Paraguay (2006-2021), arrived in Central America at the end of last February, and thus began his mission of getting to know, sharing, evaluation and exhortation regarding the work that is carried out by Salesians and their lay collaborators in each of the 24 works of the Province.
Fr Jara concluded his visit convinced that the CAM Province is a small areas, but with immense room for the Salesian vocation. He also said that "the meeting with young people is always very significant: there are many children and young people in love with Don Bosco, Salesian spirituality, the missionary territories of the Province and the works that are among the poorest... They are certainly very valuable.”
At the same time, the Visitor underlined the deep-rooted Salesian identity of the CAM Province, which he defined as "an area strongly identified with the Salesian spirit. There are very significant works, Salesian presences that have positively marked a Salesian area that is relevant for its history and also today."
At the end of the Extraordinary Visitation, Fr Jara held a final meeting with the CAM Provincial Council and presented his final report. He also presented his conclusions to the participants in the Provincial Chapter and to the Salesians of El Salvador. "I have witnessed the work of God during all these months and I believe that the Salesians of Central America can live happily, gratefully, sowing and dreaming of an even better future", the Visitor concluded.
The closing date of Fr Jara's visit coincided with the beginning of the 2024 Provincial Chapter. Fr Jara presided at the opening Eucharist asking God for the gift of discernment for Chapter members.
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