{"id":26292,"date":"2025-10-21T20:11:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T03:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salesianbulletin.org\/?p=26292"},"modified":"2025-10-25T17:13:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T00:13:52","slug":"interamerica-provincials-meeting-celebrating-communion-in-mission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salesianbulletin.org\/es\/2025\/10\/21\/interamerica-provincials-meeting-celebrating-communion-in-mission\/","title":{"rendered":"Interamerica Provincials Meeting: Celebrating Communion in Mission"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Spanish translation is included at the end of the article. \/ Al final del art\u00edculo se incluye una traducci\u00f3n al espa\u00f1ol.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Berkeley, California)<\/strong> – The Salesian Province of the Western United States <\/strong>is honored to host the Interamerica Provincials Meeting<\/strong>, October 19 – 25<\/strong>, a significant gathering that brings together Provincial Superiors of the Salesian Congregation from across the continent to reflect, pray, and discern together the paths of their shared mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The meeting officially began on Sunday, October 19<\/strong>, with the Sunday Eucharist at Don Bosco Hall in Berkeley<\/strong>, though the Provincials had started arriving as early as Thursday. Upon their arrival, they were warmly welcomed by the local Salesian community and a commission appointed by Provincial Fr. Mel Trinidad of USA West <\/strong>to ensure that every detail of the event reflected the Salesian spirit of welcome, family, and joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fr. Hugo Orozco Sanchez, Regional Councilor for Interamerica<\/strong>, opened the meeting with a message of fraternity and orientation. He introduced the schedule and structure of the week, emphasizing that the gathering\u2019s main goal is not only to study or plan but to live as brothers<\/strong>, spending time together in prayer, reflection, study, and community life, as leaders in service who seek to encounter God and one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first official day<\/strong> of the meeting took place on Monday, beginning with morning prayer and breakfast prepared by members of the Provincial House community in San Francisco<\/strong>. After breakfast, Fr. Alejandro Rodriguez<\/strong> delivered a powerful theological and pastoral reflection based on his text, \u201cTalk for Provincials of the Region 2025.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The talk offered a profound meditation on the paradigm of communion<\/strong>, drawing inspiration from Beatrice Bruteau\u2019s theological work<\/strong> and the Gospel narratives of Holy Thursday<\/strong>. It presented communion as a trinitarian and reciprocal relationship<\/strong> that transcends division and fosters unity in diversity. Reflecting on Luke 22<\/strong> y John 13<\/strong>, Fr. Alejandro proposed a spirituality of discipleship and service, where the shared table and the washing of the feet become symbols of humility, equality, and fraternal love. He reminded the Provincials that \u201cdiversity is a fact, but unity is a choice,\u201d<\/em> inviting them to reimagine authority in light of service, inclusion, and communion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After a time of personal reflection and group discussion, the Provincials visited Salesian College Preparatory in Richmond<\/strong>, where they were warmly received by students who had participated in this year\u2019s Salesian Youth Leadership Conference (SYLC)<\/strong>. The visit was organized and led by Adrian Fulay<\/strong>, Coordinator of Youth Ministry at Salesian College Prep<\/strong>, who, together with a group of enthusiastic students, guided the Provincials through a tour of the school, proudly sharing the school\u2019s Salesian identity and spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The tour included a visit to the Salesian cemetery behind the Novitiate<\/strong>, followed by a celebration of the Eucharist and Evening Prayer (Vespers)<\/strong> with the Novitiate community. The prayer, offered in Spanish, Italian, and English<\/strong>, beautifully reflected the universality and unity of the Salesian family. The evening continued with a social gathering and dinner<\/strong>, graciously hosted by the Novice Master, Fr. Joseph Thinh Nguyen<\/strong>, and the formation community, who offered exceptional hospitality and fraternity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The overall logistics, translation, coordination, and hospitality<\/strong> for this international gathering have been made possible thanks to the dedicated efforts of the commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the first full day, the Interamerica Provincials Meeting began in a spirit of brotherhood, spirituality, and renewal<\/strong>, affirming the shared commitment to deepen communion and strengthen the Salesian mission across the American continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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