Zilina, Slovakia - October 2022 - A meeting of the National Presidency of the Association of Past Pupils and Friends of Don Bosco of Slovakia was held on October 15 at the "St. Joseph" Technical Institute, attended by some 20 representatives of local unions. During the Mass, presided over by the Provincial Delegate for the Salesian Family of Slovakia, Fr. Pavol Grach, prayers were said for the Salesian Family and in particular for all Past Pupils and Friends of Don Bosco in the country. The proceedings were opened by the National President, Mr. Robert Mruk, who reminded the participants of Don Bosco's love for his pupils and focused on a brief report of the state of the association at the national level. His speech concluded with the co-option of the three new members of the national committee. The World President of the Past Pupils, Mr. Bryan Magro, participated with a video-message through which he encouraged the participants to all walk together in the same direction in mutual help and esteem, in closeness to the Salesian work, not forgetting the mission among the youth, especially those most in need. Afterward, Fr. Grach brought the attention of all present to the preparations for the centenary of the arrival of the Salesians in Slovakia, which will take place in 2024. The meeting was attended as the guest of honor by the World Secretary of Past Pupils, Mr. Peter Kovac, who in his speech presented the new Strategic Plan of the World Presidency of the World Confederation of Past Pupils of Don Bosco.