Quito, Ecuador – November 2024 - In an atmosphere of fraternity, the Salesian Rectors from the Sacred Heart of Jesus Province of Ecuador (ECU) met from 13 to 15 November to draw up guidelines for the journey of the Province. The meeting, which took place in the Provincial House, promoted dialogue, planning and strengthening of the Salesian mission in the current context of the country. The agenda of the meeting included spaces for prayer, formation and socialising and important activities related to provincial animation for the year 2025. Fr Marcelo Farfán, ECU Provincial, encouraged and accompanied each of the activities included in the agenda. One of the central moments was the presentation of each of the provincial plans and documents that fall within the Overall Province Plan (OPP) 2023-2029. The provincial delegates from each of the sectors briefly presented the projects that will shed light on educative and pastoral work of the future. In the same way, the official presentation of the Pastoral Motto 2025 was held: "Like Don Bosco Missionaries of Hope" and the space generated on the institutional site was shared, where formation materials will be available throughout the year. On the last day, Dr Rocío Amores held a conference on the theme "Keys to animation and government to ensure healthy and safe ecclesial environments". Fr Juan Flores, ECU Vice-Provincial, shared the processes, standards and formation for the prevention of abuse of minors and vulnerable adults at the provincial and local levels.