(ANS – Rome) – The first phase has begun  of "Alice through the screen", the Image education project of the Salesian Cultural Centre in Rome, started as part of the National Plan for Cinema and Images for Schools, promoted by the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Education and Merit. The initiative, aimed at primary school pupils, aims to guide children, viewers of the future, in the use of media and the consumption of videos, promoting principles of inclusion, solidarity and participation.

(ANS – Rome) – The final word from the new Salesian missionaries comes from Congolese Guy Roger, a missionary in the Province of Southern Italy. "My plans and dreams for my missionary life are to live in communion of spirit and action with my Salesian brothers in IME for the salvation of poor and abandoned young people, according to the heart of Don Bosco and to the greater glory of God".

Lubumbashi, DR Congo – October 2024 – On 29 October, in the Saint Francis de Sales Theological House, the first day of study for members of the Salesian Family took place on "The environment from a liturgical perspective". Different groups of the Salesian Family are involved: Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), Past Pupils of Don Bosco (EXDB), the Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA), Volunteers of Don Bosco (VDB), as well as some young people of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) and other sympathizers. After the opening prayer, the conference was developed by Fr Simon Mufwej, SDB. The Eucharist was presided over by Fr Kevin Vomi, Economer of the Africa Congo Congo (ACC) Vice-Province, concelebrated by numerous Salesians.

Dimapur, India – October 2024 – A meeting entitled: "All Don Bosco Schools Nagaland Meet 2024" took place from 24 to 26 October, which brought together students from all the Salesian schools in Nagaland at the Don Bosco secondary school in Dimapur. The event, focused on “Students for change”, showcased a dynamic blend of athletic skills, cultural heritage and academic excellence. Fr TP James, President of the Nagaland Salesian Schools network, welcomed the participants in a celebration of youth talent and regional traditions. Over the three days, the young students engaged in dance competitions, football and volleyball tournaments, quizzes, prize games, poetry recitals and spelling contests. Fr Theotimus Lakra, Director of Don Bosco Youth & Educational Services (DBYES), was also present for the occasion, as a guest of honour, praising the commitment of the participants to achieve excellence. The event marked another successful chapter in promoting collaboration and cultural pride among the network of schools in Nagaland.

Panama City, Panama - October 2024 – On 26 October, the Don Bosco Technical Institute (ITDB) hosted the COMBOSCO 2024 National Social Communication Meeting, an event that brought together participants from the Salesian houses in Panama, ITDB and the Don Bosco Basilica, with the aim of reflecting on communication from Don Bosco's perspective and strengthening the technological and creative skills of his assistants. The day, which took place in an atmosphere of fraternity, was attended by the different groups that support the area of good news: the Youth Movement, the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) and the Social Communication teams from both houses. This meeting was a space for learning, integration and spirituality, with programming that addressed key issues for today's communicators. The welcome was given by Eyra Bim, national animator of social communication, followed by the initial prayer by Janier Alonso Córdoba, coordinator of Communication at the Don Bosco Basilica. This opened the event by setting a tone of reflection and unity. The first formation block was led by Salesian Brother Óscar Arévalo, who dealt with the theme of Salesianity "Don Bosco communicator: how do his strategies remain valid today?" During his speech, he highlighted Don Bosco's principles of communication, based on love, empathy and closeness with young people. Isabel De Gracia, a film and television producer, led the "Video and Photography Laboratory with Mobile Phone", providing participants with practical and creative tools to improve their skills in audiovisual production. The day ended with the participation of the group in the Eucharist, presided over by Fr Ovidio Tubac.

Lubumbashi, DR Congo – October 2024 – On 27 October, nine Salesian missionaries from various backgrounds gathered at the Asna farm, 30 km from Lubumbashi, under the guidance of Fr Dominique Kubuya Luanda, SDB, Delegate for Mission Animation in the Assumption Province of Central Africa (AFC). The meeting, the first of the pastoral year 2024-2025, aimed to encourage the listening and support of young missionaries, from three continents (Africa, Asia and Latin America), through the sharing of experiences and meditation on the Word of God. The meeting began with the reading of the Gospel (Lk 9: 1-6 and Mark 6: 7-13), passages concerning the sending of the apostles on mission, from which several reflections emerged. Subsequently, the missionaries shared their personal experiences, such as the joy of a warm welcome in the Province, feeling accepted, but also the difficulties related to cultural adaptation. A space for dialogue then allowed participants to ask questions, express their concerns and suggest improvements for missionary accompaniment. Fr Kubuya encouraged the young missionaries to remain committed, underlining the importance of regular meetings and personal interviews to strengthen fraternal ties and offer adequate support. He also expressed the desire of the Province to strengthen the reception conditions so that the missionaries feel like family and carry out their mission with joy. Finally, this meeting was an opportunity to be grateful for the presence of young missionaries recently sent to the AFC Province: four Vietnamese, two of whom belong juridically to the ACC, and three from Latin America, thus enriching the universality of the Salesian commitment.