Italy - Fr Alfred Maravilla visits "Latinos en Don Bosco" community

15 February 2021

Genoa, Italy - February 2021 - On Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February, the General Councilor for the Missions, Fr Alfred Maravilla visited the Latin American community "Latinos en Don Bosco" at the Salesian parish of Genoa-Sampierdarena. Respecting health protocols, Fr Maravilla met some of their members and presided over the Eucharist. "Latinos en Don Bosco" is a community made up of about 1,000 people from different parts of Genoa. The Salesian community of Sampierdarena welcomed the first migrants 10 years ago. Currently the parish organizes a Mass for them in Spanish on Saturday evening and Sunday at noon, which before the pandemic was normally well attended; the children of migrants actively participate in the oratory and parish catechesis for the sacraments; and even some Italians now join the Mass in Spanish. The community is led by the parish priest, Fr Daniel Coronel, who was sent as a missionary within the Project for Europe.

InfoANS

ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication, the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007.

This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes. By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements, you consent to the use of cookies. To learn more or to opt out, click "Further Information".