Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “You who seek the Lord; look to the rock from which you were hewn” (Is 51,1). Presentation of the Interamerica Region” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

The letter recounts the author’s recent travels to Sri Lanka, India, China, and South Africa, reflecting on the diverse experiences encountered and expressing gratitude for God’s blessings. It emphasizes the importance of Asia and Africa for the Congregation’s future and calls for faithful inculturation of Don Bosco’s charism in these regions. The focus then shifts to the Interamerica Region, with the author expressing a special connection due to personal history and previous role as Regional Councillor. The message encourages Salesians in this region to remain committed to their vocation with joy, generosity, and fidelity, drawing inspiration from the prophet Isaiah’s call to seek the Lord and remember their origins.

Contents:

• INTRODUCTION
• 1. STRUCTURE AND HISTORY OF THE REGION
• Andean Zone
• Ecuador
• Colombia: Provinces of Bogotà and Medellin
• Peru
• Bolivia
• Zone of Central America
• Provinces of Mexico-Mexico and Guadalajara (MEM-MEG)
• Venezuela
• Central America
• Antilles
• Haiti
• North American Zone
• United States: Provinces of San Francisco and New Rochelle (SUO-SUE)
• Canada
• 2. THE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL SITUATION
• 3. SALESIAN WORK
  • 3.1 Community life
  • 3.2 Formation
  • 3.3 Youth Ministry
    • Salesian works
    • Schools
    • Parishes
    • Oratories and Youth Centres
    • Starting up work
    • Care for young people at risk
    • Works for social advancement
    • Care of migrants
    • Universities
  • Pastoral activities
    • Youth group activity. The Salesian Youth Movement
    • Pastoral work for Vocations.The Volunteer Movement
    • Formation of lay people
  • 3.4 The Salesian Family
  • 3.5 Social Communication
  • 3.6 The Missions and missionary promotion
• 4. CHALLENGES AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
  • 4.1 Witnessing to the primacy of God among young people in today’s world
  • 4.2 Giving new life to Don Bosco and his zeallor “Da mihi animas”
  • 4.3 Giving new meaning to our work in the Region, prompted by the option for those we work for by preference
  • 4.4 Creating synergy by uniting efforts, means and commitments for the realisation of experiences through collaboration
• CONCLUSION

Reference time period: 2006

Reference institution:
Direzione Generale SDB