Italy – Course for Spanish, Portuguese, and French-speaking Provincial Secretaries Concludes
Rome, Italy – November 2024 – On November 8, the course for Spanish, Portuguese, and French-speaking Provincial Secretaries, coordinated by Fr. Guido Garino, Secretary of the General Council, concluded at the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS). During the course, secretaries from around thirty Salesian jurisdictions learned essential content for their roles and engaged in discussions with several members of the Salesian Headquarters in Rome, including Fr. Luis Botasso from the General Economer’s office for financial matters, Fr. Pier Fausto Frisoli on legal topics, and Salesian Brother Marco Bay, Director of the Central Salesian and Photographic Archive, for cataloging and statistics. Participants also had an opportunity to discuss the fundamental role of the Provincial Secretary with Fr. Stefano Martoglio, Vicar of the Rector Major. Today, delegates also enjoyed a visit to St. Peter's Basilica, appreciating the beauty of Rome.