Sydney, Australia – September 2024 – Salesians from communities throughout Australia and Samoa gathered, from 23 to 25 September, for the meeting of Quinquennium  Salesians.  The theme was "Life as prayer". During the days, the Formation Commission for the Australia-Pacific Province (AUL), under the guidance of Fr Anthony Ngoc Dung Nguyen, SDB, organised a seminar, while Fr Frank Bertagnolli led sessions focusing on Don Bosco, prayer, the grace of unity, the Salesians and the Eucharist. Fr Nguyen also spoke, illustrating the significant role of Mary in the Salesian vocation and in many founding aspects of the Salesian Society. He encouraged a deep and constant devotion to Mary, urging his confreres to emulate her virtues and to cultivate a deeper relationship with her, particularly through daily practices such as the Rosary. During the meeting there were moments of conviviality, such as the visit to the city of Sydney, led by Fr Jeff Miller.

Messina, Italy – September 2024 - The 2024-2025 academic year of the San Tommaso Theological Institute Messina was officially inaugurated with the solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over on 25 September by Archbishop Giovanni Accolla, Archbishop of Messina, Lipari, Santa Lucia del Mela and a member of the Board of Directors of ITST, . Fr Giovanni Russo, Director of the Theological Institute and the Higher School of Bioethics and Sexology, together with the UPS in Rome, in his opening greeting expressed a deep welcome and thanks to those present and, in particular, to Archbishop Accolla. During the homily, the Archbishop of Messina stressed the importance of an increasingly profound and dialogical approach to the study of theology, highlighting how today, more than ever, it is necessary for theological reflection to dialogue with the complex challenges that the contemporary world is facing. In addition, Archbishop Accolla invited students and teachers to consider the study of theology not only as an academic path, but as an opportunity to respond with wisdom and faith to the questions of our time. During Holy Mass, teachers made their Profession of Faith, a solemn moment that enshrines their commitment to theological teaching according to the principles of the Catholic faith. At the end of the celebration, Archbishop Accolla urged everyone to cultivate a living fraternity, based on the knowledge of Christ, which must remain the centre and point of reference of every path of study and life.

Goma, DR Congo – September 2024 - On Tuesday 24 September the  Mamma Margaret House, headquarters of the St Joseph Delegation of Central East Africa (AFC-EST), received its canonical erection. The ceremony was presided over by Fr Guillermo Basañes, Superior of the Central Africa Province (AFC), in the presence of the Delegate of the AFC-EST and the members of the newly constituted Salesian community. This erection follows the approval of the Rector Major, which took place on 11 July 2024, thus validating the establishment of the Mamma Margaret community, headquarters of the St Joseph Delegation (AFC-EST) in view of the future Vice-Province. During the event, Fr Césaire Ilowa was also installed as Rector. In his homily, Fr Basañes stressed the vocation and ministry of this community, which focuses on three main areas: hospitality, animation and government, in addition to formation. These areas will form the foundations of the traditions of the new Vice-Province, said Fr Basañes.

Turin, Italy – September 2024 - The members of the 155th missionary expedition have reached their final preparations before the missionary send-off on 29 September in the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians. On Saturday, at sunset, they will receive the final transfer letter to their new Province with effect from 29 September. After dinner on 28 September they will have a meeting with the Vicar of the Rector Major, Fr Stefano Martoglio, and with the Mother General of the FMA, Mother Chiara Cazzuola, together with the FMA missionaries. "We continue to accompany them with our prayer," said Fr Alfred Maravilla, General Councillor for the Missions.

Fusagasugá, Colombia – September 2024 - The annual Formation Commission meeting for the Interamerica Region has been taking place from 23 to 28 September, at the Salesianum House of Spirituality, located in Fusagasugá, belonging to the St Peter Claver Province of Bogotá (COB). The meeting is being chaired by Fr Ivo Coelho, General Councillor for Formation, and involves 12 delegates from the region, as well as representatives from the formation centres in Quito, Cresco and Berkeley. In an atmosphere of fraternity and joy, the participants are addressing key issues related to the formation of the Salesians of Don Bosco. One of the main points is the search for strategies to make the new "Ratio" known, a document that includes the fundamental principles and norms for Salesian formation. In addition to spreading knowledge of this important text, they are reflecting on the challenges and opportunities in formation of Salesians, especially in the Interamerica Region. During the meeting, the participantsl have the opportunity to visit the Agricultural Technical Institute of Valsálice and Agua de Dios, where the remains of Blessed Luis Variara rest. This meeting not only strengthens the bonds between the Provinces of the Region, but also offers moments of unity, fraternity and friendship between the representatives of the different Salesian presences in America.

Umiam, India – September 2024 – "Youth Involve", an initiative of the Bosco Institute in Jorhat, celebrated its tenth anniversary and commemorated the Bicentennial of the Dream at Nine Years of Age, giving rise to an event held from 17 to 19 September in Siloam, Umiam, under the theme "Live your dream". Twenty-six young social entrepreneurs, leading as many projects and social initiatives from Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland, and their Salesian and lay mentors, gathered for three days to share experiences and insights and learn from successes, failures and challenges, through presentations, exhibitions, conversations, reflections and group activities. One of the main moments was the pilgrimage to the Don Bosco Shrine, in Sohra, where the young people came into contact with Don Bosco's dream and reflected on how the Saint of the Young left a mark on their lives. The three days of celebrations ended at the "Pool of Siloam", where Don Jerry Thomas, initiator of "Youth Involve", urged the group to let go, symbolically, into the pool what wounds and paralyzes them and to take what would reinvigorate and nourish them in their journey. He finally invited young people to see what hurt them not as cracks, but as windows that can help them look inside, feel connected to each other and supported.