Provincial Formation Meeting – Manaus (BMA)
On October 20, 2025, the Salesian Cooperators of the Province of Manaus (Brazil Region) participated in a special ONLINE formation session led by Salesian Cooperator Tânia Jacó.
The meeting emphasized the importance of co-responsibility, collegiality, and a spirit of service in the animation and governance of the Association.
It also reinforced the value of communication as a tool for communion and mission, and the personal and spiritual commitment of each Cooperator.
Priorities for 2025:
- 📘 New Permanent Formation Program
- 📗 Update of the Provincial Formation Plan
- 📕 Visits to Local Centers for accompaniment and sharing
“Each one should offer the gift they have received for the good of others.”
Provincial Congress – São Paulo
From September 26 to 28, 2025, the Elective Provincial Congress was held to form the new Provincial Council for the 2025–2028 term, at the Pio XI Theological Institute – Lapa (São Paulo).
After a discernment process in each Local Center (20 CLs), the Congress began on Friday 26/09 with an Opening Eucharist presided by Fr. Luiz Gonzaga Piccoli, Provincial Delegate. Also present were Brother SDB Amiranda and Fr. Célio.
On Saturday 27/09, a Lectio Divina was led by SC Evânio Santinon, followed by the reflection “Anchored in Hope” by Fr. Edson Donizetti Castilho. Outgoing Provincial Coordinator SC Maria Cristina Bernardes reviewed the electoral process based on the PVA, Provincial Directory, and Congress Regulations.
In the evening, Eucharistic Adoration was led by Fr. Raimundo Nonato. On Sunday 28/09, the election process took place peacefully, guided by the Holy Spirit.
Elected Provincial Council:
- Evânio Santinon – Coordination
- Cíntia Vanessa Paulino – Administration
- Edgar Solano – Secretariat
- Rosebel Francisco – Formation
- Leandro Roberto Ferreira de Souza – Communication
- Rogério de Oliveira – Youth
- Francisca Maria da Silva Bandeira (Tiquinha) – Salesian Family
The closing Mass was celebrated by Fr. Alexandre Luís de Oliveira, who officially installed the new Council.
“To the outgoing Council, our heartfelt gratitude. To the newly elected Council, may the Holy Spirit guide you, with the blessings of Mary Help of Christians and Don Bosco.”
