Italy – Valuable opportunity for reflection and planning for the future for the Province of the North-East

02 August 2024

Auronzo di Cadore, Italy – July 2024 - From 28 to 31 July, the Saint Dominc Savio Alpine House in Auronzo di Cadore hosted 80 Salesians, including rectors, youth ministry leaders and other Salesians with pastoral roles in the local works in the Triveneto, offering everyone a valuable opportunity to reflect on and plan for the future of the Italy-North-East Province (INE). On 28 July, the new Provincial, Fr Silvio Zanchetta, presented the guidelines for the 2024-2030 period, tracing a path of growth and renewal for the community. Following this, Fr Emanuele Zof, Provincial Delegate for Youth Ministry, illustrated the provincial calendar for the year 2024-25. The following morning was dedicated to the spiritual retreat with a reflection led by Professor Roberta Ronchiato. In the afternoon, Fr Paolo Pontoni and Fr Luca Bernardello spoke on consecrated identity and vocational fruitfulness, exploring the deep meaning of the Salesian vocation. Then the participants, divided into groups, further explored the theme, led by the moderators Fr Mario Guariento, Fr Marco Cescut, and Dr Manuela Dal Monte. On 30 July, Fr Alberto Poles, Provincial Economer, presented the provincial finantial balance sheet and Dr Tessari, from the University of Verona, presented the first balance sheet of the province's pastoral mission. In the afternoon, Fr Zanchetta introduced the topic of reshaping and downsizing the province, involving participants in group work to discuss and propose new strategies. The last day of the event saw the presentation of the laity who will follow the Salesian works in Mezzano, Este and Bardolino, led by Fr Gabriele Quinzi.

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