Friday 21 June 2024 saw the conclusion of the extraordinary visit to the Province of Africa Occidental South (AOS), conducted by Fr Americo Chaquisse (the former General Councillor for the Africa-Madagascar Region) on behalf of the Rector Major. The meeting was held at the Provincial House in Ashaiman (Ghana). The Visit began on 17 March 2024, and reached its conclusion on June 21, 2024. Father Americo visited the five countries which comprise the Province (Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Togo), which jointly, boast of 20 communities. During his visit, Fr Americo had the opportunity to speak with each confrere, to meet the members of the Salesian Family and the collaborators of our works. The three (3) months, spanning from March through June, were devoted to this Visit, which ended today. Two meetings marked the end of the Visit: the first with the Provincial Council and the second with the Community rectors. The Eucharistic celebration and fraternal meal, were symbolic gestures that brought this extraordinary visitation, as well as this monumental day, to a close. Fr Americo Chqauisse on his part; was overjoyed to partake in the life of the Province and he duly expressed these sentiments during his final exhortations to the Province. On behalf of the AOS Province, the Provincial, Father Denis Soro, expressed his gratitude to Father Chaquisse for his willingness to lead this Extraordinary Visit and gave his assurance that the recommendations that the Rector Major will send in his concluding letter will be implemented.
Closure of the Extraordinary Visit to AOS