By Kristie Martinez, Salesian Cooperator –

(San Antonio, Texas) – The Association of Salesian Cooperators in the Western United States has celebrated a significant milestone! On May 3, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, we had the joy of receiving the promises of 8 new Salesian Cooperators of the St. Michael the Archangel Center.

Father Mel Trinidad, SDB Provincial, presided over the ceremony, and the Provincial Coordinator, Alex del Carmen, received the promises. With this ceremony, the new local center was canonically established, strengthening our presence and mission in the region.

It is worth noting that the first Salesian Cooperators of the St. Michael the Archangel Center made their promises in 2022. With the induction of these new Cooperators, the minimum of 6 Cooperators required to open a center, according to our Project of Apostolic Life, is met!

This is the first Salesian Cooperator center in the state of Colorado, and it is facilitated by the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians. With this addition, eleven Salesian Cooperator centers exist in the USA Western Province.