Slovenia - May 2018 - The Salesian community of Celje celebrated the feast of Mary Help of Christians on May 13 with a ceremony presided by Msgr. Andrej Glavan, bishop of Novo Mesto. For the occasion, he brought the relics of the young martyr and blessed Alojzij Grozde to the Salesian parish. In Veržej, the feast of Mary Help of Christians was celebrated on May 19 and 20 with the procession and the solemn Mass presided by Msgr. Franci Trstenjak, director of the Catholic Radio "Ognjišče", who also blessed a new park around the Salesian house of welcome: a large space for the many families who take advantage of the various programs being offered.
Caracas, Venezuela - 24 May 2018 - At the Provincial House of the Salesians of Venezuela, the feast of Mary Help of Christians took place with the Eucharistic celebration presided by Msgr. José Ángel Divassón, SDB, apostolic vicar emeritus of Puerto Ayacucho, and concelebrated by Fr David Marín, SDB, Director of the community. Staff from the various provincial offices attended the event.
Taean, South Korea - May 2018 - On May 19 and 20, the meeting of the Mamma Margherita Association of South Korea was held, attended by over 60 parents of Salesians. The event were animated by Fr Kim Bonaventura, Provincial Delegate for the Salesian Family, and by Fr Bosco Park, spiritual guide of the Association
Makati, Philippines - May 19, 2018 - A three-day seminar on "The art of evangelization through the production of films" was organized by the Social Communication Commission of the Salesian Province of the North Philippines, in collaboration with the "NEW JP2 Conference". The goal of the seminar, across various presentations, talks, and practical workshops, was to make participants discover and appreciate the importance of producing films as a powerful means of evangelization.
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia - May 2018 - On 12 May the Don Bosco ITSC of Ulaanbataar celebrated the first official meeting of the Past Pupils, with 320 participants including past pupils, collaborators and professors. The Salesians arrived in Mongolia in 2001. In the same year, the Don Bosco ITSC was launched, offering various vocational training and academic courses, and issuing two types of diplomas. To date, 784 students have graduated from the institute.
Campo Grande, Brazil - May 2018 - On May 11, the Youth Ministry and Communication Center of the Salesian Province of Brazil-Campo Grande (BCG) was inaugurated. The archbishop of Campo Grande, mgr. Dimas Lara Barbosa, presided at the ceremony of the center's blessing before Fr Gildásio Mendes, Provincial of BCG, and the Provincial Council.