D.R. Congo - Salesian Youth Ministry in the AFC Province mobilises more than 3,600 young people for the official opening of the Pastoral Year

04 October 2023

Lubumbashi, D.R. Congo - 4 October 2023 - The Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) and all its components succeeded in mobilising more than 3,600 young people for the official launch of activities for the pastoral year 2023-202 on 1 October, at the Imara Institute, under the supervision of the Delegate for Youth Ministry for the Central Africa Province (AFC), Fr Jonas Yav. The courtyard of the large Imara Institute was the setting for the reception of the large number of young people from the houses of the Salesians of Don Bosco and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in Lubumbashi who had come to take an active part in this official opening. The highlights of the day were: the presentation of the theme, the Eucharistic celebration by Fr Guillermo Basañes, AFC Provincial, and various cultural activities, and the enlightening and paternal words from Fr Alphonse Owoudou, Councillor for the Africa-Madagascar Region, who wished to bring his greetings to the young people as soon as he arrived in Congo.

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