Duaca, Venezuela – August 2024 - Under the motto "The Good Shepherd gives his life for the sheep", the priestly ordination of Salesian Gabriel Escalona took place with great joy on Saturday, 31 August, at the Domingo Savio Youth Centre in Duaca. The celebration, presided over by the bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Ayacucho, Bishop Jonny Eduardo Reyes Sequera, SDB, marked a significant stage in the life of the Salesian community and the local Church. The ceremony was attended by numerous members of the Salesian Family, including priests, religious and committed lay people and the Provincial of Venezuela, Fr Rafael Montenegro. In addition, the participation of a large number of young people who are the center of the Salesian mission, has made this event a true celebration of  vocation and love for the Lord.