San Antonio de Los Altos, Venezuela - January 2019 - The first session of the Provincial Chapter of the Salesian Province of Venezuela (VEN) takes place from 6 to 11 January with the participation of 44 Salesians representing the various centers of the country and its members of the Provincial Council. In the opening greeting Fr Francisco Méndez, VEN Provincial, highlighted the importance of Salesian support for young Venezuelans, in the life of faith and in the capacity to make decisions, given the deep social crisis the country is going through.