San Francisco, United States – April 2024 – On 21 April  Fr Hugo Orozco, Councillor for the Interamerica Region, met with the Salesian Province of the United States West (SUO) Youth Ministry team. Led by Fr Fabian Cardenas, SDB, Provincial Delegate for Youth Ministry, the meeting highlighted the strong commitment and passion of the community for helping young people. Inspired by the story of the Servant of God Luis (Luigi) Bolla, Fr Orozco spoke of the model of the Good Shepherd. Continuing the meeting, Fr Cardenas highlighted the challenges and unique traits of the Province and the insights reached by the Youth Ministry sector in the last four years. In conclusion, the Regional Councillor inspired everyone by stressing the importance of a deep knowledge of Salesian teaching methods; he then encouraged the use of the academic resources available in this region, especially in Berkeley. Finally, he recognised the valuable practical and pastoral dimension provided by the Salesian Center for Ongoing Formation for America (CSFPA) in Quito, Ecuador.