Bogotá, Colombia – November 2024 - The 2024 Evaluation and Planning Meeting of the Saint Peter Claver Province of Bogotá, Colombia (COB) took place on 7 and 8 November at the Inter-Institutional Centre for Salesian Spirituality (CIES) in Bogotá. The main objective of the meeting was to evaluate the educative and pastoral work carried out during the year and plan activities for the year 2025, with a long-term strategic vision. Led by Fr John Freddy Hernández, SDB, and accompanied by the Pastoral and Communication team, the meeting focused on presenting the progress of the various efforts and delegations, highlighting the common work in the Salesian mission. In addition to the presentations of the results, the meeting offered a space for active participation, where participants were able to share knowledge and suggestions to improve processes both for the next year and for the following six years. The meeting was intended to strengthen the strategic planning and implementation of the Province, ensuring the effectiveness of the Salesian mission in all Salesian presences. This was not only an opportunity to evaluate the results, but also a space to reflect deeply on the path taken and the future of the Province. Stress was on the importance of continuing to learn, improve and work collaboratively towards continuous improvement. With renewed commitment, we reaffirm the purpose of fulfilling Don Bosco's dream: to educate and evangelise young people, keeping his legacy and mission alive in every action carried out.

Anisakan, Myanmar – November 2024 – On the day on which the Salesian Congregation commemorated the Liturgical Memorial of St Artemides Zatti, the Salesian Vice-Province of Myanmar celebrated a day dedicated to Salesian Brothers. The event began with the Mass presided over by Fr Edward Sein Myint and concelebrated by numerous other Salesians from the communities of Thibaw and Nazareth and the Novitiate, as well as by the Superior of the MYM Vice-Province, Fr Bosco Zeya Aung. In the homily, the meaning of Zatti's Vocation and his spirit of Faith in Providence were highlighted, as well as his love for the Salesians, for the sick and for doctors. Many activities and moments of sharing followed and there was no lack of remembrance of  deceased Salesian Brothers. There was also a theatrical performance, performed by the Prenovices, in which the life of Saint Artemides Zatti was staged. In conclusion, after the greeting and thanks by Fr Bosco Zeya Aung, a football match was played, which saw the Postnovitiate team win the "Zatti 2024 Trophy".

Madrid, Spain – November 2024 – A new chapter in the joint history of the Valdocco Communities in Spain was written on 9 November. The Provincial House in Madrid hosted the second formation meeting of these groups of young people and adults, thus strengthening a project that aims to promote Christian life and social commitment in a community environment with a Salesian spirit. The meeting expresses the journey of communion undertaken in recent years to consolidate a project that protects something that already existed in some Salesian houses in Spain and that has emerged strongly in many others. With the patronage of the Salesian National Centre for Youth Ministry, a common project was developed and a first meeting was held in 2021. In this second meeting, a complete program was offered that ranged from theological reflections to the exchange of practical experiences. In total there were about thirty participants from the two Salesian Provinces of Spain:  St James the Greater and Mary Help of Christians. The director of the Salesian National Centre for Youth Ministry, Fr José Miguel Núñez, had the task of introducing the participants to the theological and pastoral principles of the Valdocco Community project. His presentation served to deepen the foundations that support these communities of followers of Jesus and to clarify their mission within the Church. Then participants divided into four working groups reflected on the challenges of these communities and shared their experiences. The delegate for Youth Ministry in SSM Province, Fr Xabier Camino, concluded the meeting, offering a summary of the main topics discussed and outlining some future prospects for the Valdocco Communities.

Messina, Italy – November 2024 - The San Tommaso Theological Institute opened the academic year with a presentation entitled "Health and equity in access to care", held by Maurizio L. Lanza, Director General of the IRCCS "Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo". The Speaker explored the complexity of the right to health, defined by WHO as complete physical, mental and social well-being, and highlighted the difference between equity and equality in health. He stressed that access to care depends on financial resources and their distribution. Inequalities in access to care are more acute in developing countries, but also in developed countries, where health policies often favour the private sector at the expense of the public, creating barriers for the most vulnerable. The event, moderated by the director of the academic centre Fr Gianni Russo, was attended by civil, military and religious authorities. The ceremony was enriched by an evocative musical performance that underlined the message of a health that protects and does not abandon, coordinated by Fr Orazio Moschetti and cared for by the students. Archbishop Giovanni Accolla stressed the importance of placing the person at the centre of prevention, diagnosis and treatment, while the Provincial of the Salesians in Sicily, Fr Giovanni D’Andrea, stressed the importance of not neglecting the dignity of every patient. At the end of the ceremony, a scholarship was given to student Danilo Finocchiaro.

(ANS – Campo Grande) – On 6 and 7 November 2024, Fr Gabriel Romero, Regional Councillor for America South Cone, went to Barra do Garças, in the State of Mato Grosso, to continue his Extraordinary Visitation to the St Alphonsus Liguori Province of Campo Grande, Brazil. He then continued his journey with a new stage at the Nova Xavanatina mission.

(ANS – Padivayal) – The Mount Don Bosco community was honoured to welcome Rev. Fr. Gildasio Mendes dos Santos SDB, General Councillor for Social Communication, for the Extraordinary Visitation from November 6th to 10th.