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.

Port-au-Prince, Haiti – November 2024 – The Salesian Cooperators in Haiti met on 2 November at the Mary Domenica Mzzarello Centre in Jacquet, Port-au-Prince, to take part in the Annual Assembly. The meeting was attended by Salesian Cooperators from six Centres in and around the Haitian capital, also accompanied by seven aspirants. They were accompanied by Fr Lex Florival, SDB, Provincial Delegate for the Salesian Family, and Fr Jacques Antoine Souverain.

Goma, DR Congo – November 2024 – On 10 November, the Don Bosco Ngangi Salesian work hosted the first Salesian Family, Goma Retreat for the pastoral year 2024-2025. The event began with the opening prayer led by Fr Kizito Tembo, followed by the Rosary animated by the members of ADMA. The highlight was the conference conducted by Fr André Kazembe on "Called into the Salesian Family to become saints". Fr Kazembe exhorted the members of the Salesian Family to live in fraternal communion, as true children of Don Bosco. He then insisted on the need to offer time for the good of young people. After the conference, the participants were invited to a moment of meditation, followed by individual confession, before attending Mass presided over by Fr Pascal Mumba Kati. Finally, Fr Dieudonné Sande, Rector of the Salesian work in Ngangi, invited all those present to cultivate better mutual understanding and esteem to strengthen the bonds of fraternity within this great family.

Sumba, Indonesia – November 2024 – An educational conference was held at the Don Bosco Vocational School in Sumba on 6 November: "Vocational education in the south-west of Sumba, towards golden Indonesia 2045". The conference is part of the Salesian school's project to increase the vocational training of young people in Sumba and improve their chances of finding a job. The project is funded by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the German Salesian NGO "Don Bosco Mondo". Work began as early as mid-2021, with the construction of the school building and the purchase of necessary furniture and equipment. At the same time, staff development was promoted to achieve the objectives set by the School. This conference sought to celebrate what has been achieved so far and, at the same time, establish a roadmap for the next ten years. The goal remains to help poor and marginalised young people, with an impact on improving collective well-being, in view of 2045 when the hundred years of Indonesian Independence will be celebrated.