Auronzo di Cadore, Italy – July 2024 - From 28 to 31 July, the Saint Dominc Savio Alpine House in Auronzo di Cadore hosted 80 Salesians, including rectors, youth ministry leaders and other Salesians with pastoral roles in the local works in the Triveneto, offering everyone a valuable opportunity to reflect on and plan for the future of the Italy-North-East Province (INE). On 28 July, the new Provincial, Fr Silvio Zanchetta, presented the guidelines for the 2024-2030 period, tracing a path of growth and renewal for the community. Following this, Fr Emanuele Zof, Provincial Delegate for Youth Ministry, illustrated the provincial calendar for the year 2024-25. The following morning was dedicated to the spiritual retreat with a reflection led by Professor Roberta Ronchiato. In the afternoon, Fr Paolo Pontoni and Fr Luca Bernardello spoke on consecrated identity and vocational fruitfulness, exploring the deep meaning of the Salesian vocation. Then the participants, divided into groups, further explored the theme, led by the moderators Fr Mario Guariento, Fr Marco Cescut, and Dr Manuela Dal Monte. On 30 July, Fr Alberto Poles, Provincial Economer, presented the provincial finantial balance sheet and Dr Tessari, from the University of Verona, presented the first balance sheet of the province's pastoral mission. In the afternoon, Fr Zanchetta introduced the topic of reshaping and downsizing the province, involving participants in group work to discuss and propose new strategies. The last day of the event saw the presentation of the laity who will follow the Salesian works in Mezzano, Este and Bardolino, led by Fr Gabriele Quinzi.

Barcelona, Spain – July 2024 - The afternoon of Tuesday 30 July marked the beginning of an unforgettable adventure for the 600 young people of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) from Spain and Portugal who gathered at the Salesians' house in Martí-Codolar in Barcelona to kick off Campobosco 2024. These boys and girls, full of enthusiasm and ready to immerse themselves in this experience, after settling in the structures of the Salesian work, have forgotten the fatigue of the journey and left room for the excitement of the meetings and the passion for the days that await them. Then came the most anticipated moment of the day, the inauguration of Campobosco, a simple event that took place in the evening, lasted just over an hour, during which the Provinces present were presented and the various teams and young people, sitting in front of the stage, enjoyed a spontaneous musical moment. The participants also learned the official anthem of this edition, composed by "Árbol de Zaqueo", a musical group that will accompany young people during the pilgrimage to the Salesian places in Barcelona and Piedmont. In addition to the greeting from the coordinating team, a first group meeting was also held, followed by activites for groups of origin. The first day ended with the traditional Salesian Goodnight by Sister Charo Ten, Provincial of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in Spain.

Pérez Zeledon, Costa Rica – July 2024 - The spirit of solidarity and faith was palpable on the way to the Basilica of Our Lady of Los Angeles in Cartago, in the hot weekend of Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July. Children and young people from the youth groups at the Don Bosco Centre in Pérez Zeledón have joined in an apostolate dedicated to pilgrims who travel long distances every year to pay tribute to the Virgin of Los Angeles, patron saint of Costa Rica, in the so-called "Romería". The pilgrimage, a tradition deeply rooted in Costa Rican culture, sees thousands of faithful walk from their homes to the Basilica. This year the pilgrims' journey brought them to the facilities of the Don Bosco Centre, where the young volunteers were ready to offer their support and encouragement. Every pilgrim who passed through the Don Bosco Centre was welcomed with songs full of joy, messages of greetings and blessings. The young people, with colourful banners and contagious smiles, delivered a snack that not only quenched thirst and hunger, but also comforted the souls of the pilgrims. The pilgrims' journey, a journey of about 280 km from their villages to the feet of the Virgin, is a testimony of devotion and faith. They take about nine days to complete this pilgrimage, an arduous but significant journey. Along the way, small gestures of support, such as those provided by the children and young people of the Don Bosco Centre, become great symbols of community and love for others.

Bogotá, Colombia – July 2024 - The 22nd National Meeting of Salesian Youth Ministry Coordinators took place on 26 and 27 July at the structures of the Salesian University Foundation in Bogotá. The event was held with the aim of strengthening the formation itineraries around a pastoral care that educates to love, with a current interpretative key based on listening to and welcoming the needs of the boys, girls and young people of the works of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) of Colombia. The meeting was attended by 82 people, including lay people, the FMA and the SDB, who met in different formative moments. The central terms of the guidelines were based on the anthropological components of affectivity in the Sacred Scriptures, the accompaniment of the Salesian educator, the loving-kindness of Mother Mazzarello and the applicability of the formative processes proposed in  "A youth ministry that educates to love", by Fr Miguel Ángel García, General Councillor for Youth Ministry, and Antonella Sinagoga. The event was a culminating experience of the work carried out by the Salesian Youth Ministry  Delegates in Colombia over the last three years regarding the affective and sexual component in the Colombian youth population. Likewise, it has served to provide innovative guidance to the Educative and Pastoral Projects in the Salesian Provinces of Colombia regarding the processes of accompaniment of children and young people, to provide them with support tools in the construction of their life projects and in the proper management of their human relationships.

Sao Paulo, Brazil – July 2024 - A Meeting of Salesians in Formation 2024, held at the Salesian Pius XI theologate in Alto da Lapa, Sao Paulo, was an event characterised by great joy and enthusiasm. The meeting, which took place from 22 to 27 July, brought together 27 Salesians in formation of the Salesian Province of Sao Paulo, Brazil (BSP), who are carrying out the prenovitiate, postnovitiate, practical training and theology phases, and who have together explored this year's theme: "Vulnerability and abuse: a preventive look". The event was attended by renowned speakers who contributed significantly to the debates, including Fr Luiz Fernando da Silva, Maria Tereza Rosa, Fr Ronaldo Zacharias, SDB, and Fr Paulo Manoel de Souza Profilo, SDB. In addition to the conferences, there was an interview on the situation of the Province with the Provincial of BSP, Fr Alexandre Luís de Oliveira; the Vice-Provincial Fr Maurício Tadeu Miranda; the Provincial Economer, Fr André Simões; the Delegate for Missionary and Vocational Animation, Fr Tiago Eliomar; and the Delegate for Youth Ministry, Fr Cláudio Motta. The meeting was a unique opportunity to delve into delicate and essential issues, as well as strengthening community ties and the vocation of each participant. The fraternity and the spirit of unity were evident during the days, offering everyone an enriching experience.

Manouba, Tunisia – July 2024 – From 1 to 30 July, the Salesian community of Manouba, belonging to the Saint Augustine Special Circumscription of North Africa (CNA), organised summer activities in which about 150 young Muslim men, women and boys from Manouba and the surrounding neighbourhoods participated. Numerous recreational and educational activities have been proposed, creating a complete, serene and relaxing Oratory atmosphere in a family atmosphere. In addition to the Salesians, there were a good number of Tunisian and foreign leaders and collaborators who contributed, with their active participation, to the smooth running of the activities until the end, in particular a group of four young volunteers and two Salesians from the Sicily Province in Italy (ISI), who spent fifteen days with the young people in Tunisia. The joy was evident in all those involved in the activities, including the parents of the young people who were sometimes invited to participate to really know what their children live together with the Salesians.