Panjim, India – January 2024 – The Salesian Province of India-Panjim (INP) on 13 and 14 January, hosted the 16th Conference of Salesian Cooperators in the South Zone of Goa. In addition to the Salesian Cooperators, the SDB and FMA Provincial Delegates from the Provinces of Panjim, Bangalore, Trichy, Chennai, Mumbai and Hyderabad took part. Fr Clive Telles, INP Provincial, opened the meeting and, in his opening address stressed the importance of Salesian Cooperators within the Salesian Congregation. The event was also attended by Fr Joseph Manipadam, Delegate of the Salesian Family in South Asia, Fr Anisio Mota, Provincial Delegate for the Salesian Family, Devasia Kuriakose, World Councillor of the Association of Salesian Cooperators in the South Asia Region and A. Jesuraj, Facilitator of the South Zone. During the meeting, thanks to the valuable contributions from the many personalities who spoke, various issues were addressed, such as the role of the Salesian Cooperators in the salvation of young people together with the Salesians and Don Bosco's dream about the Salesian Cooperators. Participants also had the opportunity to take part in a pilgrimage to the Basilica of St Francis Xavier in Goa. Finally, it was announced that the next conference will be hosted by the Salesian Province of India- Hyderabad.