Brazil – Days of reflection and strengthening in the faith for Salesians in formation in the Province of São Paulo
Sao Paulo, Brazil – July 2024 - A Meeting of Salesians in Formation 2024, held at the Salesian Pius XI theologate in Alto da Lapa, Sao Paulo, was an event characterised by great joy and enthusiasm. The meeting, which took place from 22 to 27 July, brought together 27 Salesians in formation of the Salesian Province of Sao Paulo, Brazil (BSP), who are carrying out the prenovitiate, postnovitiate, practical training and theology phases, and who have together explored this year's theme: "Vulnerability and abuse: a preventive look". The event was attended by renowned speakers who contributed significantly to the debates, including Fr Luiz Fernando da Silva, Maria Tereza Rosa, Fr Ronaldo Zacharias, SDB, and Fr Paulo Manoel de Souza Profilo, SDB. In addition to the conferences, there was an interview on the situation of the Province with the Provincial of BSP, Fr Alexandre Luís de Oliveira; the Vice-Provincial Fr Maurício Tadeu Miranda; the Provincial Economer, Fr André Simões; the Delegate for Missionary and Vocational Animation, Fr Tiago Eliomar; and the Delegate for Youth Ministry, Fr Cláudio Motta. The meeting was a unique opportunity to delve into delicate and essential issues, as well as strengthening community ties and the vocation of each participant. The fraternity and the spirit of unity were evident during the days, offering everyone an enriching experience.