Conegliano, Italy - October 2023 - On Sunday 15th October, two young religious said their "Yes, forever". Cl. Marco Canciani sdb from the Salesian house of San Donà di Piave and currently studying Theology at the "Laurentianum" in Venice and Sr. Giada Gazziola FMA, from the FMA Community Conegliano said their "Yes” to the Lord forever during a Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Fr Igino Biffi sdb, Provincial of the Salesian Province of Northeast Italy (INE) in the presence of the FMA Provincial Sr Antonella Franchini.

Turin, Italy - October 2023 - On the 8th of October the 33rd Marian Day took place, on the theme "Education as Vocation and Mission" in which the members of the Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA) Primary in Turin participated along with a large group of associates from Arese and Liguria regions. The day began with an animation led by Fr Enrico Stasi, who took up Don Bosco's "Dream at the age of 9" emphasizing among other things how the "courtyard" is still a privileged place of encounter between young people and God. This was followed by a time of prayer and personal reflection and the recitation of the Rosary in the courtyard of Valdocco. All the new aspiring members were presented, followed by testimonies of faith from some of them, who generously shared their journey of discernment with the participants. The day ended with the celebration of the Eucharist, presided by Fr Enrico Stasi and concelebrated by Fr Roberto Carelli and Fr Alejandro Guevara Rodríguez, ADMA's World Spiritual Animator, during which 23 people professed their commitment to join the Association.

Messina, Italy - October 2023 - On 14 October in the Salesian house of San Matteo, in the "Giostra" district of Messina, five young Salesians, three from Sicily and two from Angola, made their Perpetual Profession as Salesians of Don Bosco, in the presence of Fr Giovanni D'Andrea, Provincial of the Salesian Province of Sicily (ISI).

(ANS – Turin) – "I continue to be the Salesian I always was, even if now with a responsibility that is no longer only for the Salesians, but for the Church." These words, spoken on the sidelines of the First Mass celebrated by him in the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin as Cardinal, on Sunday 15 October 2023, well express the warmth and naturalness with which the Rector Major of the Salesians, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, intends to relate to everyone, and above all to those who animate, attend and give life to the beating heart of Salesianity worldwide, the Mother House at Valdocco in Turin.

Vendrogno, Italy – October 2023 – On 8 October a large group of Past Pupils from the Salesian House in Vendrogno, "Il Giglio" (The Lily), met for a day of sharing, remembrance and promotion of the Association. The activities took place between the centre of the village and the Parish of San Lorenzo and included the Mass, celebrated by Fr Cesare Ciarini, SDB, and concelebrated by Fr Roberto Colosio, SDB. It was an opportunity to remember the great figures who marked these places with their presence. In particular, mention was made of Fr Camillo Giordani, who was the Catechist and Director of "Il Giglio", and then Parish Priest in Vendrogno, and his brother Attilio, declared Venerable by Pope Francis on 9 October 2013 and whose 50 years since his birth into Heaven were celebrated last year. These figures were recounted by the former mayor of Vendrogno, Pietro Andrea Acerboni. Subsequently, the Past Pupils of Vendrogno elected their new President, Roberto Comi, who took over from Giuseppe Maffei who had spent twenty years at the helm and was a promoter of many initiatives. Stories and photographs about Vendrogno's house are also contained in the book "Don Camillo. L’allegria salesiana via di santità ", which gathers numerous testimonies, including one from Fr Pierluigi Cameroni, Postulator General for the Causes of Saints of the Salesian Family, himself a Past Pupil of  "Il Giglio".

Catania, Italy - October 2023 - On the afternoon of 10 October, the Campetto Don Bosco was opened in the Educative and Pastoral Community of Santa Maria della Salette in Catania. The new structure will be used for the various sports activities of the oratory, increasing the space available for the young generations that attend the Salesian house on a daily basis. The Rector of the work, Fr Marcello Mazzeo, together with all the Salesians, welcomed the children, young people, adults and families for the opening ceremony for the Campetto Don Bosco. All bodies that contributed to the realisation of the project were present: the Municipality of Catania, and the main benefactors the AVSI Foundation of Milan. The support of the Salesian Province of Sicily (ISI) was invaluable in this process. The Provincial Fr Giovanni D'Andrea, together with Fr Rodolfo Di Mauro (105), founder of the Salesian house, blessed the Don Bosco Campetto, while children belonging to the Savio Club cut the ribbon.