Melbourne, Australia – March 2024 – Rector, Vice-rectors and members of the Pacific Delegation from communities in New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa and Australia gathered at the Salesian Province of Australia-Pacific (AUL) Rectors meeting. The event, which takes place in Ascot Vale, in the Salesian Formation Community at Clifton Hill, began with the Eucharistic celebration presided over by the Provincial, Fr Peter Hoang. During his homily, drawing on the readings of the day, Fr Hoang drew a parallel between the flow of water as a source of life and hope and the potential for great results of Salesian work in AUL Province. He encouraged the Salesians to imagine their communities as sources of animation and optimism where the Salesian spirit, the charism of Don Bosco, flourishes and grows in unity in Christ. He urged the Salesians to bring grace and life to those around them through the mission of Don Bosco. Salesians must commit to being a visible image of Christ for young people in various settings, such as youth centres, parishes and retreat centres, Don Bosco Camp Centres and Salesian schools. In these settings, Salesians are called to embody the qualities of love, compassion, and guidance that Jesus exemplified during his ministry. The meeting was also a great opportunity for the young Salesians who are currently in Clifton Hill to meet other confreres from the various communities.

Brussels, Belgium – March 2024 - The first pilot activity of the new project entitled National Social Youth Tourism has ended recently: "(B)Europe: an experience to share", a first experience in collaboration with the Salesian Institute in Soverato. From 22 to 26 February 2024, a group of 25 young people from the St Anthony of Padua classical high school run by the Salesian community in Soverato, were accompanied for a study visit to the city of Brussels, a formation course for active European citizenship. The aim is to reflect on what it means to be European citizens and on the common cultural heritage that unites the various peoples of Europe. Supported by some members of the high school faculty, and with the support of partner organisations such as Don Bosco Youth-Net and Don Bosco International, participants experienced days full of meaning. Starting with visits to the main European institutions and the European Economic and Social Committee, and guests of the "Meet the Champions of Excellence" event, young people had the opportunity to learn about the EU's internal skills and mechanisms through interactive experiences where they could immerse themselves in the work of a European parliamentary committee. Subsequently, the group also had the opportunity to meet several representatives of European civil society: Don Bosco Youth-Net, BoscoBase, Don Bosco International, European Centre for Volunteering, European Youth Forum, a delegation of the European Parliament's communication team, touching and discussing current and concrete issues for their future together.

Granada, Colombia – March 2024 – The Salesian Province of Bogotá Colombia (COB) celebrated the opening of new facilities at the La Holanda Agricultural Educational Institution in Meta, Granada, with great joy. The exciting commemorative event took place with the blessing of modern facilities in a Eucharist full of hope and gratitude for those who have dedicated their effort and commitment to making the great educational project a reality. The new facilities represent a joint effort dedicated to young people, a symbol of hope and promise for the future that will throw light on  heir path towards a brighter and more prosperous tomorrow. "Congratulations to all those who have contributed to making this dream a reality, and together we continue to build a path of learning and opportunities for our educative and pastoral community!", say the Salesians of Granada.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – March 2024 - The Provincial Chapter of the Salesian Africa Ethiopia-Eritrea (AET) began on 11 March 2024 . The day began with a retreat during which all participants were invited to return to a deeper knowledge of Jesus Christ as Don Bosco wished for the Salesians. The Provincial Chapter has a total of 37 members, to which are added eight lay collaborators who join the Assembly at various times of discussion. The Superior of the AET Vice-Province, Fr Hailemariyam Medhin Tesfay, presided over the opening Eucharist of the Provincial Chapter and will celebrate the concluding Eucharist on 16 March.

Wrocław, Poland – March 2024 - The "Oratoriada" event is a meeting for young people from the various Salesian presences in the Province of Wrocław (PLO), mainly for secondary schools. The meeting took place in the Twardogóra Oratory, and also included an event for young adults. The meeting was full of stimulating panels, creative workshops and spiritual experiences that left an indelible memory on all participants. The focal point of each day was the Eucharist and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, which were deeply moving and spiritually enriching.

Messina, Italy – March 2024 - Capturing those small or large narrative elements hidden in the folds of life, of which everyone is both the author and the ideal reader, allows us to broaden our understanding of reality. The story thus becomes a showcase of writing and reading where you can learn to see more. Silvia Guidi, editor of the culture section of L'Osservatore Romano and the first female journalist to write for the Holy See newspaper, was the main speaker on 7 March at a conference entitled "Weaving the narrative - Why do we make so many stories?" The event was organised by the Saint Thomas Theological Institute (ITST) in collaboration with the Terremoti di Carta cultural association and the Democratic Teachers' Initiative Centre, Messina. The president of Terremoti di Carta, Nancy Antonazzo, planned the conference together with the Director of ITST Fr Giovanni Russo, SDB. Deputy Daniela Arena, the president of Cidi Messina, Francesca Giliberto, Silvia Messina and a religious of the Friars Minor, Francesco Chillari, coordinated the working groups together with Ms Guidi. The conference, held in the "Conti" hall, beganb with a greeting from Fr Russo and from the Rector of the San Tommaso religious community, Fr Giuseppe Cassaro, SDB.