France – More than 300 students gathered to reflect on Don Bosco's Childhood Dream
La Crau, France – June 2024 – About 350 students from Salesian schools in the south of France gathered to reflect on Don Bosco's Childhood Dream, whose bicentenary occurs this year. The day was organised and prepared by the Pastoral teams and teachers, in collaboration with the Directors of five Salesian schools: Sévigné" and Pastré in Marseille, Bon Accueil in Toulon, Don Bosco in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer and the Nazareth institute in Nice. Also present, for the occasion, were Fr Xavier Ernst, Provincial Delegate for Youth Ministry, and Fr Jean Laporte, Rector and Economer of the Salesian community in La Crau. Participants also had the opportunity to explore figures such as Don Bosco himself, Saint Dominic Savio and Mother Mazzarello, as well as to share their dreams with others. The day ended in a festive and family atmosphere, with a moment of prayer and song.