Hungary – Ceremony for the installation of Fr Gábor Vitális as the new Superior of the Salesian St Stephen the King Province

15 January 2025

Budapest, Hungary – January 2025 – The installation ceremony of the new Superior of the Salesian Province of Hungary (UNG), Fr Gábor Vitális, was held on 11 January in Óbuda, Budapest. The event marked a significant milestone. Fr Vitális' installation ceremony attracted numerous people from every corner of the country, testifying to their deep affection and respect for his tireless work in the youth ministry that has touched countless lives. The event was officially opened by Fr Péter Csány, Rector of the Óbuda community, and was presided over by Fr Roman Jachimowicz, Councillor for the Central and North Europe Region. In his homily, Fr Jachimowicz urged the Salesians to remain faithful to their mission, underlining the importance of love, healing and support in Salesian spirituality, especially in a world where young people are often in difficulty. Drawing inspiration from Don Bosco, Fr Jachimowicz encouraged the Salesians to continue their work with young people, providing them with the roots and support they need to thrive. In his first speech as Provincial, Fr Gábor Vitális expressed his sincere gratitude to his predecessor, Fr János Andrásfalvy, for his dedicated service, thanking God, the Salesians of the Province and the General Council for the trust given to him and for their encouragement.

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