The participants, who took part in this course coordinated by the Vicar of the Rector Major, Fr Stefano Martoglio, are:

• Fr José Pastor Ramírez, Provincial of the Antilles (ANT);
• Fr Giovanni D'Andrea, Provincial of Italy-Sicily (ISI);
• Fr Sigfried Kettner, Provincial of Austria (AUS);
• Fr Leonardo Mancini, Superior of Piedmont/Aosta Valley Special   Circumscription (ICP);
• Fr Melchor Trinidad, Provincial of United States West (SUO);
• Fr Mychajlo Czaban, Superior of Ukraine Vice Province (UKR);
• Fr Peter Timko, Provincial of Slovakia (SLK).

Comparing to the course that was organized last March for the Provincials, this new edition sees a small increase in participation; despite the numerous travel difficulties of this period, seven Provincials managed to reach Rome, seven now instead of six last time – and there has been an increase in its geographical composition: no longer only Provincials from EU countries, but also from the non-Schengen European area, and also from the American continent.

The legal elements relevant to the exercise of government, as well as the characteristics of animation, and the fundamental references for religious identity and discipline remain, as usual, the crux of the group  work of the Provincials. Moreover, the individual sharing of the objectives and projects with the Rector Major and the other Sector Councilors, favor the adoption of a broader perspective on the realities of the Congregation and nourish the climate of fraternity.

The present condition which manifests a decline of the Covid-19 infections in Italy allows this edition of the course to also enjoy its first "outings", a few places nearby in Rome which have great importance, and always with maximum precautions. Today, in fact, the Provincials will visit and know about the Salesian Pontifical University, its large and modern library, and also the Salesian research facilities of the Salesian Historical Institute (ISS) and of the Salesian History Association (ACSSA); and in the afternoon, almost as a spiritual flavor to the day’s itinerary, the Provincials will experience a moment of pilgrimage, prayer, and meditation at the Catacombs of San Callisto.

In light of this process of gradual return to normality, the formation and accompaniment courses offered by the Rector Major and his Council to the Provincials who have reached the mid-term of their mandate, will resume in Turin, coming September.

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