
Annual Salesian Cooperators Retreat of Costa Rica, CAM South Province
On November 23 and 24, the Santo Domingo Savio Salesian Center in Cartago became a space for reflection and renewal for 26 brothers, including those promised and aspirants, during the annual retreat of the Salesian Cooperators.
Under the inspiring motto “New wineskins for a renewed Association”, based on the biblical quote from Mt 9:17 and delving into the need to renew oneself and renew the mission to young people.
Guided by Jorge Isaac González Marín, national formation consultant, they lived moments of prayer, the recitation of the Rosary and, in the Eucharist, the participants renewed their promise, reaffirming their commitment to be Salesian Cooperators.
Spiritual Exercises of the Salesian Cooperators of Honduras – CAM North Province
From November 29 to December 1, 2024, the Spiritual Exercises of the Salesian Cooperators of Honduras were held at the welcoming Retreat House of the Verbum Dei Sisters, located in the beautiful community of Carpintero. This space became a place of discernment and reflection, focused on the Salesian lay identity and mission, where Salesian Cooperators from the Miguel Rúa centers in San Pedro Sula, María Auxiliadora and Bartolomé Garelli centers in Tegucigalpa met. All of them committed to strengthening their vocation and fidelity as Christians.
The exercises were guided by Father David Panezo, SDB, who had the valuable support of Father René Santos, SDB, provincial delegate for the Association. During these days, fundamental topics were explored such as generating temptations, synodality and the importance of lay identity.
National Meeting of Salesian Cooperators Puerto Rico, Province of the Antilles.
On Sunday, December 8, the Salesian Cooperators of Puerto Rico met to celebrate their annual Advent meeting, entitled “Happy in waiting.” This year, the event took place at the Alejandrina Da Costa Local Center, located in the San Juan Bosco Chapel of the El Gato Neighborhood, in the Municipality of Orocovis.
Under the theme “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us,” Father Jorge González Santiago SDB, National Delegate for the Salesian Cooperators of Puerto Rico, led a reflection on the greatness of Mary and her “yes.” We delved into the text of John 1:18, remembering that the Word already existed and calls us to give concrete responses in our vocation, especially in this year (2024-2025) in which we focus on the theme of RENEW.
During the Eucharist, the Salesian Cooperators present renewed their apostolic promise. Among them, two cooperators from the San Francisco de Sales Center in Cataño commemorated 33 years of promise, and 10 cooperators from the Alejandrina Da Costa Center in Orocovis celebrated 19 years of commitment.
With our hearts full of hope, we continue preparing to welcome the year of RE-LAUNCH 2025-2026, trusting in the help of the Lord, Mary Help of Christians and Saint John Bosco.