Argentina – Fr Julio Boffelli begins his term as Provincial of the Salesian Province of Argentina North

During his homily, Fr Gabriel Romero emphasised: “As guides, as shepherds and as animators, our service must be centred on Jesus Christ, so that, whilst guiding others, we always return to Him who is the source and the call of our mission. We must allow ourselves to be guided by Jesus and, through intimacy with Him, carry forward the mission”.

On taking up this new ministry, Fr Julio Boffelli expressed his gratitude to God: “I accept this with faith. I thank God; He trusts in me. I also thank my brothers for their trust.” Similarly, at the end, he asked the Lord that, in this service, he might grant him to be “a brother amongst brothers, to have a Samaritan and merciful heart, and to grow daily in humility”.

During the celebration, deep gratitude was also expressed for the generous dedication of Fr Horacio Barbieri, who has concluded his provincial ministry. Fr Julio Boffelli’s new mission has been entrusted to the protection of Mary Help of Christians and St John Bosco.

In a spirit of family, the Salesian Province of Argentina North gives thanks to God for this new beginning and invites the whole community to accompany Fr Julio Boffelli with their prayers in this new phase, so that, guided by the Holy Spirit, he may continue to promote Don Bosco’s mission in the service of children, adolescents and young people.