Brazil - The 3rd Salesian Youth Meeting in Belo Horizonte Province brings together more than 400 young people in Brasilia
Brasilia, Brazil – August 2024 – From 23 to 25 August, Brasilia was the venue for the 3rd Salesian Youth Meeting in the Province of Belo Horizonte (BBH). It brought together more than 400 young people from different states in Brazil. The event, full of moments of spirituality, celebration and fraternity, reaffirmed the commitment of young people to the Salesian mission and the legacy of Don Bosco. The meeting began on Friday 23 August with the reception of young people at CESAM-DF and at the Salesian School in Brasília. In the evening the young people went to the Don Bosco Shrine, where they participated in the Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Fr Natale Vitali, BBH Provincial. The second day of activity at the Don Bosco Shrine was marked by moments of prayer and testimonies from the FMA. Immediately afterwards, a Eucharistic celebration presided over by Cardinal Paulo Cezar Costa, Archbishop of Brasilia, brought words of encouragement and stressed the importance of Don Bosco's legacy for young people. The Saturday afternoon was dedicated to various oratorical activities and to the Vigil/Adoration led by Fr José Ricardo, Delegate for Salesian Youth Ministry, who offered young people a deep spiritual experience and moments of reflection. On the last day the young people made a pilgrimage to the Cathedral in Brasilia and participated in the Mass in honour of Don Bosco presided over by Bishop Ricardo Hoepers, Auxiliary Bishop of Brasilia.
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