Guadalajara, Mexico - May 2024 - An exhibition, "La Química de la Docenica" was inaugurated on Tuesday, 14 May at the Salesian Anáhuac Garibaldi Institute. It is a presentation of the life of the Servant of God Arturo Álvarez, a teacher at the institute from 1966 to 1968. The event was attended by Guillermo Villarreal Chapa, responsible for the exhibition, the Superior of the Province of Mexico Guadalajara (MEG), Fr Filiberto González, the Rector of the work, Fr Carlos A. Montoya, and other school authorities. Arturo Álvarez (1935-1992) lived a life of teaching and love for his neighbour in everyday life, with a natural, sensitive and generous spirit towards his neighbour, inspiring others by his example to live holiness in professional practice. Standing out among his qualities as a teacher were his teaching and fraternal correction and the accompaniment of his students, some of the virtues that have put him on the path to holiness and that make him the first Mexican member of Opus Dei on his way to the altars. During the event, a former student of the Servant of God shared his testimony and Fr González urged everyone to live holiness in daily life following Álvarez's example.

Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic - May 2024 - The Salesians of St John Bosco Province of the Antilles (ANT) met to begin their 23rd Provincial Chapter on Saunday 12 May, solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, at the Salesian Pinar Quemado Work in Jarabacoa, . Chapter members began the work with Morning Prayer on Monday, 13 May , recalling the legacy of Saint Mary Domenica Mazzarello, whose liturgical memory was celebrated that day. The day continued with a recollection preached by Fr Jhonny Almonte, OCSO, and the Eucharistic celebration at the beginning of the Chapter, presided over by Fr José Pastor Ramírez, Superior of ANT, during which divine guidance was invoked to guide the work of the assembly, scheduled until Friday, 17 May. The opening ceremony was followed by the analysis of the Provincial's report, a moment of reflection and collaboration in which all those present gathered to discuss the path taken and to imagine the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

(ANS – Rome) – On 14 December 1963, the Council's Inter Mirifica Decree on the instruments of social communication was promulgated. The title already looked with admiration at the field of communication, encouraging the Church to support the media. Which is seen to be beautiful and fair.

Pedro Brand, Dominican Republic – May 2024 - From 10 to 12 May, the national and local councillors of the Salesian Cooperators (ASC) in the Dominican Republic met at the retreat house in La Paz, in Pedro Brand to discuss the theme "Dreaming to value our leadership". The congress brought together leaders from the 13 local ASC centres in the country, the ASC National Council and 6 members of the Provincial Council who reside in the country, along with Fr Carlos Juan Himeliz, a Cuban diocesan priest, also a Salesian Cooperator. The event aimed to encourage a positive and joyful apostolic and Salesian service, sharing experiences and initiatives; maintaining the sense of belonging and valuing the bonds of fraternity, including the coordination of initiatives; spreading a constant attitude of discernment and willingness to update according to the needs of the times. During the work, the National Council presented the 2023 management report and outlined the strategies for the second year of the journey towards the 150th anniversary of the Association of Salesian Cooperators. The message sent by Martín Calderón, ASC World Councilor for the Region, was also presented, which motivated those present to experience this second year of preparation for the 150th in a deeper way. The concluding Eucharist was celebrated by Fr José Cuello, SDB, Delegate of the Salesian Province of the Antilles (ANT) for the ASC.

(ANS – Lubumbashi) – On Sunday, 12 May 2024, during the Eucharist for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, ordained 12 young Salesians as deacons. The celebration took place in the courtyard of the Salesian Institute at Imara, in Lubumbashi, and lasted a total of about three hours, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (UTC+2).

(ANS – Warsaw) – The Salesian Mission Office in Warsaw, Poland, hosted Superiors of Salesian Circumscriptions from Central and North Europe Region from 9 to 12 May 2024. The meeting served to strengthen cooperation and fraternity in the Salesian spirit and was an opportunity to share experiences, reflect on common challenges and build strategies for the future.