Quetta, Pakistan – September 2024 – On 21 September, the Don Bosco Salesian work in Quetta organised a day called "Youth Friendship", led by Fr Samuel Ghouri, SDB, Rector of the work and Delegate for Salesian Youth Ministry. The event, held at the Caritas Hall, was attended by a hundred young people from all the parishes in the Apostolic Vicariate of Quetta. The diocesan theme "Young people at the service of young people" was the central focus of the meeting. Fr Tahir Sattar led the opening prayer, while Mr Arslan Rohail read the Word of God. Diocesan youth leaders facilitated the welcome and Fr Ghouri welcomed the participants and the speaker, Bishop Khalid Rehmat, OFMCap, Vicar Apostolic of Quetta. The Bishop spoke on "The role of young people in the synodal Church", challenging young people to listen to the Holy Father's call to be active digital missionaries for their peers. He also reminded them that young people play a fundamental role in the Church today. After lunch, Salesian Brother Francis Nhat presented "St John Bosco's Dream at 9 years of age", highlighting its fundamental importance in the mission of the Salesian Congregation; while young Maliha Tariq spoke about the "Salesian Youth Synod", in which she participated last August in Piedmont, Italy; and then a book was presented entitled "Hidden Diamonds", the collection of the dreams of 196 young people from 134 countries. Finally, a survey was conducted asking participants to express their opinions on various topics, including the Christian family, education, youth addictions, the Church and unemployment.

Shillong, India – September 2024 - The Salesian Cooperators of Shillong Province gathered for their 46th annual Congress at the Auxilium Nongthymmai from 21 to 22 September, on "Make the dream come true". The opening session was moderated by the secretary of the association, Mr. Sympain Chyne. The event began with a procession with the Word of God, the Project of Apostolic Life (PAL) and the flags representing the 22 centres and 2 aspirant centres in the Shillong Province. In her address, Sister Rosa Pyngrope, FMA, Provincial of Shillong, stressed the importance of collaboration and commitment to serve society in the Salesian spirit, urging the participants to keep Don Bosco's dream alive in contemporary contexts. Fr Jeevan Lakra, Vice-Provincial of the Salesian Province of Shillong, encouraged unity among the members of the Salesian Family in pursuing common goals. The congress presented several highlights, including official reports, group discussions, thematic presentations and sessions focused on topics of Salesian life. The second day began with morning prayer, followed by the second work session, led by Fr Joseph Anikuzhikatil, SDB, Provincial Delegate, and focused on the Manual. Fr John Zosiama, INS Provincial, then celebrated the Eucharistic during which the Salesian Cooperators renewed their promises. In the afternoon, a final session, moderated by Mr Nicholas Shangpliang, facilitated group discussions and decision-making processes in view of next year's congress.

Manaus, Brazil – September 2024 - On Sunday 22 September, Fr Gabriel Romero, Councillor for the America South Cone Region, concluded the Extraordinary Visitation to the Salesian Saint Dominic Savio Province of Manaus, Brazil  (BMA). The Regional Councillor celebrated the Eucharist during the Salesians Retreat, including all the Rectors, and gave the Salesian Goodnight, sharing some reflections and the conclusions of the Visit. A few days earlier Fr Romero had met with the Provincial and the Provincial Council to tell them about the strengths he perceived in the Province and the challenges that await them to continue to help the Salesian charism grow in this region. One reason to thank God is undoubtedly the presence of many committed, courageous and determined missionaries who, from the origins of this hundred-year-old Province until today, have made every effort to dedicate themselves to the service of young people. And creativity and fidelity to this missionary commitment continue today among those who are part of the Province: foreigners and Brazilians, many of whom come from different ethnic groups in the north of the country. "May our Mother Help of Christians continue to bless this beautiful and multifaceted reality and always give us the strength to continue taking care of our dear Amazon," said the Regional Councillor.

(ANS – Campo Grande) – Salesian formators from the Provinces of the Salesian America South Cone and Interamerica Regions concluded their continental meeting in Campo Grande, Brazil, on Friday 20 September 2024. The meeting began on Sunday 15th, coordinated by the Vice-Provincial of St Alphonsus Liguori Provinice (BCG), Fr Ademir Lima de Oliveira, and the representative of the Formation Sector, Fr Guido Errico, a member of the Sector led by Fr Ivo Coelho, General Councillor for Formation.

(ANS – Castelnuovo Don Bosco) – It has been almost two weeks since, on 12 September 2024, the members of the 155th Salesian Missionary Expedition participating in the "Corso Germoglio" and the missionaries of the "Corso Respiro" – intended for those who work in missionary contexts and want a time of renewal – have set out together on a "Spiritual journey in the life and times of Don Bosco" that took them to Colle Don Bosco, Castelnuovo, Chieri, Mondonio, Mornese and Valdocco.

(ANS – Rome) – On 24 September 2023, in a gesture of profound significance for the Salesian Congregation, the 10th Successor of Don Bosco, Ángel Fernández Artime, officially convened the 29th General Chapter (GC29) This extraordinary event, which will be held from 16 February to 12 April 2025, aims to explore the theme "Passionate about Jesus Christ, dedicated to young people", and sets itself the ambitious goal of reflecting on the fidelity and prophecy of the Salesian vocation in our contemporary context, expressing it through three fundamental core areas.