La Pintada, Panama - May 2023 - With the theme "Mary arose and departed in haste," the Salesian Cooperators (SSCC) of the "Basilica Don Bosco" Center in Panama, together with the community of Las Tablas in La Pintada, in the diocese of Penonomé, held their annual conference in honor of Mary Help of Christians on May 14. The theme was led by Fr. Manuel Gómez, SDB, Delegate for the Inter-American Region for the SSCCs, who delved into the association's commitment to step out of its comfort zone and promote the Catholic spirit everywhere. After the presentation, Sister Lydia Florez, FMA, National Delegate of the SSCCs in Panama, shared her Marian testimony speaking about the fruits of her vocation in her 29 years of consecrated life and her admirable devotion to Mary. After the talk, Fr. Manuel Gómez presided over the Eucharist, followed by activities for the children.