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(ANS – Rome) – Today, 11 November, we remember the distant 1875 when the first missionary expedition set out! The commemoration of this important event opens the celebrations for the 150th anniversary in 2025. The slogan chosen for the occasion helps us enter into this anniversary: Give thanks, Rethink, Relaunch.
Sutgatti-Hubli, India – October 2024 - On 18 October, the Don Bosco Academy Sutgatti-Hubli educational centre located in the State of Karnataka, India, hosted a lively screening of the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival (DBGYFF) for 122 students, from classes 1to10. The event began with a warm welcome speech and congratulations from the authorities, followed by an introduction to the festival and its theme. Students then watched a selection of inspiring films, which sparked lively discussions about their favourite moments and lessons learned. The event left the young participants inspired to make a positive impact on the world around them.
Bahrain – October 2024 – In his second consecutive year of participation in the Gymnasiade, Salesian student and athlete from Aracaju, João Paulo Amaral, won the title of World School Karate Champion, in the 65kg category. The fight for gold took place against a karate chamption from China, who was beaten by the Salesian student. The "World School Gymnasiade 2024" was held in Bahrain, from 23 to 31 October. According to the organisers of the event, more than 6,000 student athletes from 71 countries participated, competing for medals in 26 sports. In 2023, João Paulo had ranked second in Karate, at the Gymnasiade held in Rio de Janeiro, and so now he has further improved an already valuable result.
Maynooth, Ireland – November 2024 - Saturday 9 November was the graduation ceremony for students who have completed their studies in Salesian Youth Ministry and Spirituality. This course is offered at St Patrick's Pontifical University in Maynooth, Ireland, in collaboration with the Salesian Youth Ministry Delegation of St Patrick's Province of Ireland (IRL). Diploma and Higher Diploma (HDip) certificates were given to eligible students, including lay, Salesian and religious students from other institutes, from different continents. The course takes place from September to July for full-time students, and includes summer camps for practice and a weekly practical experience in schools, parishes and projects for young people. The course can be a year, or two years for those who prefer to do it part-time.