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Tlazala, Mexico – January 2025 – Campo Bosco 2025 was held at the Salesian Casa del Hombre Nuevo Spirituality Centre in Tlazala on 11 and 12 January, on the theme "In the SYM we live the joy of having Jesus as the centre of our life". The event was convened by Fr Juan Aarón Cerezo Huerta, Provincial Delegate for Youth Ministry for the Salesian Province of Mexico , Mexico (MEM). He will become the Provincial from 28 January for the six-year period 2025-2031. The Campo Bosco 2025 was attended by 195 young people, aged 16 and over, who are part of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) in the MEM Province, and who are taking part in the third stage of Formation of Young Salesians promoted by the local Youth Ministry. The event was full of meaning because it focused on the theme of "Hope", a central element of the Jubilee Year proclaimed by Pope Francis. In addition, it was the last Campo Bosco presided over by Fr Ignacio Ocampo Uribe as MEM Provincial. The commitment and spirit of discipline and fellowship of the members of the SYM and the Salesian Leaders were made even more evident by the adverse climatic conditions, with an unusually rigid cold and considerable wind gusts, in addition to the fact that on 12 January an earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on the Richter scale occurred.
Santiago, Chile – January 2025 – The Salesian Educational Centre in Alameda hosted the meeting of Rectors, Principals and legal representatives of the Salesian Schools in Chile on 17 and 18 January. The meeting of educational and pastoral leaders began with the Eucharist celebrated in the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians presided over by Fr Nelson Moreno, Superior of the Salesian Province of Chile (CIL), and concelebrated by the Provincial Council. The participants gathered in the auditorium were welcomed by Fr David Rivera, Provincial Delegate for Youth Ministry and Manuel Catalán, Director of the Network of Salesian Schools, who presented the programme of the event. The Provincial presented the educational guidelines for the year 2025, urging participants to work on the practical guidelines that guide action in the country's Salesian schools: improve attendance through awareness programs that highlight the impact of it on learning; improve results in standardised assessments by strengthening teaching methodologies; cohesion and training of management teams; take care of the pastoral nature of the educational proposal and its identity; reflect on the requests of students with specific needs. The Provincial concluded his intervention with two significant actions promoted in recent months at the central level: the strengthening of the Department of Provincial Education and the improvement of economic management. Initiatives developed to strengthen the Salesian educational network. The work of the day continued with the review of data on Salesian educational works, a group work workshop, a presentation on the theme "Teams of High Pastoral and Educational Significance" and a focus group on "Strengthening Teams of High Significance".
SOURCE: Salesian Communications Chile
Bangalore, India – January 2025 – The Don Bosco Tech in Bangalore hosted a two-day national convention entitled Skill Connect, which aimed to promote a solid network within the vast Salesian ecosystem. The event brought together the main stakeholders, including the heads of the technical commissions of the Salesian Provinces in India and members of the staff of the Don Bosco Tech Society, under the guidance of the Executive Director, Fr George Mathew. Fr Biju Michael, Regional Councillor for South Asia, also spoke during the event, who with an online message acknowledged the efforts of Don Bosco Tech and offered valuable ideas for future efforts. "Skill Connect" has therefore fostered meaningful dialogue, collaborative activities and a shared commitment to improve the quality and impact of vocational training programs within the Don Bosco Tech network. The convention highlighted the commitment to empowering young people and shaping a brighter future, through relevant and effective skills development initiatives.
San Luis Potosí, Mexico – January 2025 - The first meeting of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) for children in the Province of Guadalajara, Mexico (MEG) took place in an atmosphere of joy and fraternity from 10 to 12 January at the Carlos Gómez Salesian Institute (ICG) in San Luis Potosí. Don Bosco Saltimbanqui was the inspiration and the central theme of this weekend. Coming from the various works of Province MEG, the following participated: Salesians, other leaders, young local leaders, parents and just over 50 children, between the ages of 7 and 12. During these days, the participants danced, sang and had fun in various social spaces. In addition, two formation sessions were included, one on the "John Bosco's first dream" and another on the importance of identifying reliable people. In addition to the various recreational activities, the accompanying adults also participated in formation sessions dedicated to them on issues related to positive parenting, the preventive system and Salesianity. On the last day, a meeting was held in which the participants tested their knowledge of the SYM. The concluding Eucharist was presided over by Fr Francisco Agapito Espinoza, SDB, Provincial Delegate for Youth Ministry, who urged those present to live their vocation as baptized in a "joyful and dedicated service to others".