Guatemala – Provincial Meeting of Parishes and Churches 2024
San Pedro Carchá, Guatemala – July 2024 – A Meeting of Heads of Parishes and Churches in the Salesian Central America Province (CAM) took place from 16 to 18 July at the Chibajche Salesian work During the meeting, a reading and analysis of Pope Francis' Letter to Parish priests took place. Those present also worked collectively on the Parish Provincial Project (PIP). The meeting was attended by Bishop Rodolfo Valenzuela Núñez, Bishop of Verapaz and President of the Guatemalan Episcopal Conference, who spoke on "Spiritual Conversation". All participants finally participated in the closing Eucharist in the Chajquej Village of San Pedro Carchá, where they were welcomed with great joy by the faithful of the community. The meeting was organised by Fr Carlos Francisco Hernández Sánchez, SDB, with the support of the laity from the Salesian parish of San Pedro Carchá.