COMMEMORATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DON BOSCO CENTRAL CENTER, SANTA CRUZ, BOLIVIA

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Don Bosco Central Center in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, the Salesian Cooperators actively participated in various activities held during the month of May, the month dedicated to Mary Help of Christians, Patroness of the entire Salesian Family.

On May 9, on the occasion of Salesian Cooperator Day, the renewal of vows took place during a solemn Eucharist concelebrated by Father Inspector Justiniano and Father Iván Mamani. At the end of the Mass, and in a typically Salesian festive atmosphere, a toast of honor was shared, also attended by Father Álvaro Rocabado, the current parish priest.

On May 16, the Salesian Cooperators were in charge of facilitating the second night of the novena in honor of Mary Help of Christians, actively participating in the Holy Mass.

As part of these festivities, a fraternal dinner was shared with the presence of Father Álvaro Rocabado, strengthening the bonds of unity and joy in the Salesian spirit.

Finally, on May 24, the Solemnity of Mary Help of Christians, the traditional procession took place with the participation of numerous devout faithful. During the solemn Eucharist, the Salesian Cooperators had the honor and blessing of crowning the image of Our Lady Help of Christians and placing the scepter on her, recognizing her once again as the Mother and Queen of all Salesians.

ECUADOR. Salesian Family: Missionaries of Hope

The richness of the Salesian Family comes to life when we meet. In recent weeks, the Salesian Cooperators actively participated in meetings held in Quito, Guayaquil, and Cuenca, along with members of the Salesian Family groups.

These were days filled with formation, spirituality, and commitment, where we shared the faith, mission, and charism inherited from Don Bosco. In each setting, unity was strengthened and the desire to be true missionaries of hope, as the Strenna 2025 invites us, was rekindled.

The Salesian charism, centered on the integral formation of the most needy young people through a preventive system—based on reason, religion, and love—was present in the values ​​that identify us: trust, joy, solidarity, and closeness.

These meetings not only encourage our local journey, but also renew our identity and nourish our common commitment. As Salesian Cooperators, we respond with joy and hope: Here I am, Lord.

Salesian Cooperators of Peru elect new Provincial Council in a climate of joy and communion

From May 30 to June 1, in an atmosphere of fraternity, discernment, and family spirit, the Provincial Formative Elective Congress of the Salesian Cooperators of the Province of Peru was held. On the evening of Saturday, May 31, the Feast of the Visitation of Mary, the central event of the meeting took place: the election of the new Provincial Council.

This important event was attended by Deliana Almendras Ayaviri, Global Coordinator for the South Pacific-Caribbean Region, and Willy Rojas Rocabado, Councilor of the Regional Secretariat, who accompanied the delegates in this renewal process.

The following were elected to the new Provincial Council:

Giovana Elizabeth Tamariz Quijandría, Provincial Coordinator
María Begoña Bacacorzo Díaz, Secretary
Jorge Alberto Martínez Cadillo, Administrator
Luis Miguel Figueroa Gamarra, Youth and Vocation Ministry Counselor
Ana María Bernedo Delgado, Formation Counselor
Isabel García Godos Onofre, Communications Counselor

On Sunday, June 1, during the Eucharistic celebration, the installation ceremony took place, where the new councilors publicly assumed their commitment to serve the Salesian charism with joy and fidelity.

We entrust this new time of animation to Mary Help of Christians, so that she may accompany us in the mission of leading the Association and ensuring its growth, being signs of God’s love in the world.

María Begoña Bacacorzo Díaz