Ecuador – Salesian Cooperators Formation Congress in the South Caribbean Pacific Region
Data de Posorja, Ecuador – June 2024 – The South Caribbean Pacific Region Salesian Cooperators Association Formation Congress was held from 21 to 23 June, on the theme "From the Apostolic Life Project – PAL, we continue with our dream in the Salesian style". The event was attended by 70 ASC from the Region, representing Bolivia, Colombia (Bogotá and Medellín), Peru and Ecuador. The Congress was held with the main objective of strengthening and deepening the knowledge and understanding of the PAL, through reflection, dialogue and the exchange of experiences, to inspire, motivate and pass on the precious joy of the charism to the young people of the Family of Don Bosco. Pablo Farfán, ASC World Councillor Emeritus of the Region who presented the work and commitments made at the previous congresses; Martín Calderón, ASC World Councillor of the Interamerica Region, spoke on the PAL; Asmiriam Montilla, World Councillor Emeritus of the South Caribbean Pacific Region, spoke on the theme "Apostolate and economic solidarity". On the last day, the report emerged from the different working groups, which outlines a roadmap for the next two years. The ASC Provincial Delegates for the Salesians and the FMA of Colombia and Ecuador accompanied the congress in the presence of Fr Marcelo Farfán, Provincial of the Salesians of Ecuador, who greeted the participants, motivating the young vocations to continue the mission that Don Bosco entrusted to the ASC.
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