San José de Táriba, Venezuela – February 2024 – On Tuesday, 20 FebruaryFr Hugo Orozco, Councillor for the Interamerica Region, arrived in the Salesian community of San José de Táriba, State of Táchira, for another stage of his Extraordinary Visitation to the Province of Venezuela. In the first meeting with the Salesian community, those present immediately perceived a great fraternity from Fr Orozco’s simplicity, humility in speaking and the closeness. "In the name of the Rector Major I come with the heart of a father, a heart that loves his brothers and young people." On Wednesday 21st, the Regional Councillor met with the young people at the San José Work Training Center, giving them a very special "good morning" message: "Love your work, give your best in everything you do and learn; have ethics in doing so, to be upright citizens; and be supportive when you share with others, so that others grow together with you." Subsequently, Fr Orozco held a fraternal meeting with the Centre's animation team and in the afternoon he presided at the Eucharist with several representatives of the Salesian presence in Táchira. There were also cultural events in which children and young people demonstrated their creativity and a concert by the National Orchestra System and the Táriba Youth and Children's Choir. At the end, the Regional Councillor met with young leaders at the Don Bosco oratory and the Hogar Ciudad de los Muchachos house. On 22 February he concluded this stage, encouraging the Salesian community to continue the legacy of Don Bosco.

Guatemala City, Guatemala - February 2024 - 23 February marked the beginning of the Extraordinary Visitation to the Salesian Divin Salvatore Province of Central America (CAM) conducted on behalf of the Rector Major, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, by Fr Walter Jara. The main objective of the visitation is to get to know, value, encourage and accompany the different Salesian communities in the Province. It seeks to return to the spirit and guidelines of the document of the 28th General Chapter, promoting a discernment that allows the Sons of Don Bosco to rediscover the type of Salesians they want to be for the young people of Central America. It is also intended to intensify the communion of each community and the provincial community with the journey of the Salesian Congregation. Part of the objectives also include the evaluation of progress with respect to the conclusions of the last Extraordinary Visitation. The first day began with the meeting with the Provincial Council, led by the CAM Provincial, Fr Julio Navarro, and, in the following days, Fr Jara began to meet the various people responsible and teams in charge of the animation and governance of the Province. This visitation is scheduled to close on 27 May in San Salvador, coinciding with the beginning of the Provincial Chapter.

Boroko, Papua New Guinea – February 2024 – The Emmaus Conference Centre in Boroko hosted a day of meetings on 23 February in which sixteen Salesian Youth Movement Leaders participated. Fr Moise Palaku, Coordinator of the Youth Ministry Commission, animated the meeting by inviting those present to listen to the young people and encourage them in the faith and in the Sacraments. Fr Ambrose Pereira, SDB, Coordinator of Social Communication in the East Asia-Oceania Region, reminded the participants to share the good news and inspire young people through their words, deeds, actions and their own lives. There was then discussion of the next programs that will concern the Vice-Province of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (PGS) and the most anticipated event of the year, namely "WANTOK BOSCO".
 

Shillong, India – February 2024 – On 23 February, young people from the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) in Shillong, specifically the St Anthony's Secondary School group, met young residents at Rilang Children's Home, an orphanage run by the Salesians in Shillong Province (INS). Led by Mr Gaurav, the SYM members were welcomed by Salesian Brother Ricky Kmenlang Mawlong, who explained to the children the essence of the Salesian Youth Movement and urged them to always nurture a love for Don Bosco. Subsequently, the SYM young people brought gifts to the children and shared the snack time in the refectory with them. This simple interaction brought joy to the little ones and exemplified the sense of community and compassion.

Bollington, Great Britain – February 2024 – Salesians in Initial Formation in Great Britain met at Savio House Retreat Centre from 16 to 18 February. The meeting was held by the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians of Great Britain, who took this opportunity to share the rich spirituality and writings of Mother Mazzarello. Salesian Fr Francis Preston, Provincial Delegate for Formation, accompanied the young Salesians in Formation throughout the weekend. Fr Nhan Le, one of the participants, explained how this meeting was enriching and important to learn more about Mother Mazzarello, the charism of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians and the roles of women in the Church.

Anisakan, Myanmar – February 2024 – The Salesian Family Commission organised the presentation of the Rector Major's Strenna 2024 on 24 February 2024, at the headquarters of the Salesian Vice-Province (MYM), in Anisakan, Pyin Oo Lwin. The event began with the Mass in the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians, presided over by the Superior of the MYM Vice-Province, Fr Bosco Nyi Nyi, and the homily was given by Fr John Gam Seng, Delegate for the Salesian Family. Later in the Mamma Margaret room, Fr Bosco Nyi Nyi shared his ideas and reflections on the 2024 Strenna of the Rector Major, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime: "The dream that makes you dream". A heart that transforms "wolves" into "lambs". At the end, he launched two ideas for discussion and sharing in small groups: "What are your dreams? And how can we help young people achieve theirs?" Subsequently, the video of Strenna 2024 was screened with the dubbing in Burmese prepared by the Commission for Social Communications; and the program of the day ended with the presentation of the reflections of the small groups through their respective representatives. The event vividly revealed that the members of the Salesian Family in Myanmar have bright dreams of hope and prosperity, for their country and for the whole of humanity.