RMG – A new Delegation of Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro has been established

09 July 2024

(ANS – Rome) – During the General Council meeting of 2 July 2024, the Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Card. Ángel Fernández Artime, in accordance with Article 159 of the Salesian Constitutions, established a new Salesian Delegation which includes Salesian presences in Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro (AKM) and is entitled "Mother of Good Council". It will be based in Tirana, Albania, and will depend on the Blessed Michael Rua Province of Southern Italy (IME).

At the same time, following the consultations Salesians in the aforementioned territories, the Rector Major has also appointed the first Provincial Delegate for the AKM Delegation, in the person of Fr Gino Martucci; his appointment will be for three years (2024-2027).

Through the new Delegation, the Salesian Congregation aims to promote the harmonious development of Salesian settings in the Balkans and to coordinate and encourage their pastoral commitment, so that a Vice-Province can be established at the appropriate time.

"We express our thanks and our closeness to Fr Luigi Martucci, who with a spirit of obedience welcomed this delicate service on behalf of the confreres and all places in the Delegation. Fr Gino will also join as an additional member of the Provincial Council  the Superior of the EMI, Fr Gianpaolo Roma said.

"As Salesians of Southern Italy we accompany this important process that touches the life of our Province with joy and prayer, accepting the invitation to support this young Salesian Delegation as it grows. We rejoice in being able to contribute to the generation of new life and in being an instrument of grace and renewal for local communities. Our spiritual fruitfulness will be manifested in the growth and development of the AKM Delegation, reflecting our commitment to be bearers of hope and love."

"With faith and hope, we continue to support this new chapter of the Salesian mission in the Balkans,", the Salesian said.

Source: Don Bosco al Sud

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