New Rochelle, NY, United States – April 18, 2023 – Fr. Wagner Ferreira Da Silva is the President of Cançao Nova, the 25th official Group of the Salesian Family. He visited the NY/NJ area from Monday, April 10, through Sunday, April 16. He was elected President of Cançao Nova in February, at a General Assembly. He is the successor of the Founder of Cançao Nova, Msgr. Jonas Abib, who died on December 12, 2022. During his visit to NY/NJ, Fr. Wagner met with members of Cançao Nova working in Mount Vernon, NY. He also celebrated Mass on Thursday, April 13, at “Corpus Christi” Church in Port Chester. Inspired by Don Bosco, the members of Cançao Nova share in the Salesian mission with an emphasis on prayer, community, and evangelization.