Krakow, Poland – April 2024 - The Provincial Chapter of the Krakow Province (PLS) ended on 6 April. It was chaired by Fr Marcin Kaznowski, Superior of the PLS Province, and by Fr Andrzej Król, Moderator. The assembly, which began on 2 April, was attended by about 50 Salesians and some guests, including young people and members of the Salesian Family. An important part, as is the case for each Chapter, was the Superior's report on the status of the Province, with different information and statistics. Representation from young people, who are a reference point for the Salesians for the mission they carry out, was central. Responding to a questionnaire sent in advance, the young people drew attention to various important issues. The analysis of contemporary challenges also had to focus on the crisis of vocations, as well as on catechesis, and for the first time in a Chapter a reflection was made on the care of elderly confreres and those in need of assistance due to illness. One of the main tasks of this year's Provincial Chapter was to prepare a document that will be used for the preparatory work for the GC29 and for the delegates who will represent the PLS Province: Fr Dariusz Bartocha or his substitute Fr Adam Świta. At the end of the Chapter, the Superior of PLS, Fr Marcin Kaznowski, thanked all the participants.

Text: Don Andrzej Gołębiowski, SDB
Photo: PLS Archive)