Italy - Fr Fistarol takes over direction of Salesian Work in Testaccio
Rome, Italy - September 2020 - On 12 September, Fr Orestes Carlinhos Fistarol (third from the left of the photo) began his service as Rector of the Salesian work of Testaccio in Rome. Present were Fr Maria Arokiam Kanaga, Superior of the Vice Province "Maria Sede della Sapienza" of the Salesian Pontifical University (UPS); Fr Damásio Medeiros, Vicar of UPS; Fr Renzo Barduca, UPS Economer; and Fr Luis Gallo, UPS Secretary. A celebration of the Word was held in the parish church dedicated to Maria Liberatrice, followed by a festive lunch in the Salesian community.