(ANS – São Paulo) – Coordinated by the Provincial Delegate for Formation for the São Paulo Brazil (BSP) Province, Fr Cássio Rodrigo de Oliveira, the first Meeting of Practical Trainees in 2026 took place from 15 to 17 March 2026. The main aim of the event was to deepen spiritual experience, foster fraternal sharing and promote academic and pastoral study. The programme included the presence of Fr Alexandre Luís de Oliveira, Provincial of BSP, who presided over the Eucharistic Celebration on 16 March, followed by a time of dialogue with the participants. The programme included formation modules focused on the field of Communication, the study of the Ratio, and moments of personal and communal spirituality, concluding with a collective evaluation. To strengthen the bonds between participants, informal opportunities for interaction were provided, consolidating the identity necessary for this formative phase of great dedication to the charism of Don Bosco.
