Turin, Italy – April 2024 - The second and last session of the 11th Provincial Chapter of the  Piedmont and Valle d 'Aosta  Special Circumscription (ICP) took place from 24 to 27 April in Valdocco. The first session took place on 2-3 April. The Chapter Assembly consisted of 80 Salesians and at various times 12 young Salesians, 2 Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, 14 lay people who share responsibility for the mission and 13 young people from the Salesian Youth Movement also took part as guests. In addition to disucssion and exploration of the three core areas of the 29th General Chapter, the Provincial Chapter worked on other topics: the report on the status of the ICP Province, which was followed by the work in the Commissions and in the Assembly; the presentation and dialogue on the Eductive and Pastoral Plan (SEPP), led by the Youth Ministry delegate and by the collaborators of the Youth Ministry Office; the question of reshaping, to which a suitable working time was dedicated in the Commissions and in the Assembly, to offer the Provincial and his Council points of attention and guidance. At the end of the 11th Provincial Chapter, votes were held on the documents to be sent to the GC29 and the choice of the two provincial delegates to the next General Chapter.

Jaboatão do Guararapes, Brazil – April 2024 – The Salesian St Aloysius Gonzaga Province, Recife Brazil (BRE) held its 27th Provincial Chapter at the Salesian Colony located in Jaboatão do Guararapes, in the State of Pernambuco. During four intense and active days, Chapter members met to reflect, plan and celebrate the Salesian mission in the region. The Salesian Colony, known for its history and importance in the life of the Province, offered a favourable environment for the moments of reflection and spirituality that marked the beginning of the Chapter, on 22 April. From that moment on, the participants dedicated themselves to discussing the challenges and opportunities facing the BRE Province, looking for ways to strengthen and expand Salesian work in the region. Salesian spirituality and the educational mission were central points of discussion, reaffirming the Province's commitment to the integral formation of young people. The conclusion of the Provincial Chapter was marked by an atmosphere of gratitude and celebration. The presence and involvement of the Salesian Family was highlighted for the fundamental role it plays in the continuity and growth of Don Bosco's work. Looking to the future, the BRE Province remains steadfast in its commitment to being a presence of hope and transformation in the lives of young people, inspired by the charism and spirituality of St John Bosco. The closing of the 27th Provincial Chapter also marked the beginning of a new cycle of work and mission, and renewed the commitment of all Salesians to the education and evangelisation of young people.

Twardogóra, Poland – May 2024 - Every year, in May, a meeting of the Liturgical Service of the Salesian Province of Wrocław Poland (PLO) is held, called the Provincial Altar Servers Pilgrimage (PiM in Polish). The event has been taking place for 43 years in the spiritual heart of the Province, at the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Twardogóra. Over 200 young people from Greater Poland, Lower Silesia and Silesia experienced four days of fun and human growth, establishing healthy relationships and playing various sports and skill games in an atmosphere of fair play. During the pilgrimage there was no lack of spiritual formation and the Liturgical Service participated every day in the solemn Eucharist. "The show in the sanctuary was extraordinary, because each altar boy was dressed in liturgical vestments. Such an image is rare today; but it is even more pleasing that there are still young people who, in addition to sports competition, seek spiritual reflection", said the PLO Salesians. And this beauty was also experienced by the inhabitants of Twardogóra, seeing the altar servers in their streets during the pilgrimage of the March of Joy to the Shrine of the Help of Christians. In addition to sports and spirituality, young people met at evenings of integration and music.

Bologna, Italy – May 2024 – On Sunday, 5 May 650 teenagers and young adults filled Piazza Lucio Dalla in Bologna with enthusiasm and joy, with the 2024 Festival of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) with young people from Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Switzerland and San Marino. From the previous day, teenagers from the Leaders Formation School were at the Our Lady of San Luca institute where, led by a large group of formators they began the work of preparation for the Festival. At dawn on Sunday morning, with vans, minibuses and trolleys all loaded, the entertainers moved to Piazza Lucio Dalla to begin preparations for the Festival. The groups that came for this event were welcome with music and dances, making them immediately enter the atmosphere. During the morning, the young people were involved in four workshops on music, theatre, dance and street art, coordinated by professionals. These workshops were enriched by the two testimonies by Fr Gianmarco Pernice, a Salesian and street artist by passion, and Simone Lupo, a young man from Arese whose life was changed by the Salesian oratory. The centre of the event was the Mass celebrated by Fr José Miguel Nunez, Extraordinary Visitor to the Lombardy-Emilian Province, Italy (ILE) on behalf of the Rector Major of the Salesians, who urged young people not to be afraid and to rediscover "the Salesian sacrament of presence". The afternoon was animated by sports tournaments in the fields set up in the surrounding park, and by giant games built by the leaders. The show, the result of the work of the morning workshops, attracted numerous passers-by and concluded the event.

(ANS – Palabek)  - The Rector Major, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime celebrated the votive mass of Don Bosco for the confreres. In his homily, the Rector Major declared with profound conviction that the Salesian Mission was God’s gift. For this reason, he expressed his admiration and gratitude to the congregation, the provincial superior, and the AGL confreres for devoting their greater strength and commitment for this noble cause. He said that he could experience at firsthand the impact that our Salesian presence makes in the lives of those who need it most. The Rector Major also affirmed that the Palabek mission was the province's front-line mission, "it is a Salesian sin for a confrere to refuse the opportunity to reside and work here among these people of Palabek", he stated. He was confident that Don Bosco is very much pleased with the work that the Salesians are rendering to support the youth of Palabek. At the end, he prayed saying, “May Mary Help of Christians and Don Bosco bless this mission now and in the future”.

(ANS – Porto Alegre) – Brazil is in a state of natural disaster following the disastrous floods that have hit the State of Rio Grande do Sul, in the extreme south of the country, the worst since 1941, since 27 April 2024. The most affected area was around Porto Alegre, Capital of Rio Grande do Sul, where in some locations 150 mm of rain fell in 24 hours, the amount expected in the entire month of April. Heavy rains caused river flooding and landslides, with disastrous consequences.