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.

Asunción, Paraguay – July 2024 – On 30 July, at the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Asunción, Fr Gabriel Romero, Councillor for the America South Cone Region, presided over the installation ceremony of Fr Néstor Ledesma as Superior of the Salesian Province of Paraguay (PAR) for the 2024-2030 period. The ceremony was accompanied by Archbishop Edmundo Valenzuela, SDB, Archbishop emeritus of Asunción, Bishop Gabriel Escobar, SDB, Bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of the Paraguayan Chaco, by numerous Salesians, members of the Salesian Family and young people in the Salesian Youth Movement. Fr Néstor Ledesma thus became the 14th Provincial of PAR. "May the Lord give you a compassionate heart to be close to your Salesian brothers, to the many and generous lay people of our Family and our works, to the many young people that Providence entrusts to us" said Fr Romero to the new Provincial, also thanking him for having accepted this challenge. Fr Ledesma, at the end of the celebration, thanked Fr Mario Villalba, former PAR Provincial, for his six years of service.

Tigaraksa, Indonesia – 29 July 2024 – The Salesians of the Don Bosco Vice-Province of Indonesia (INA) took part in their annual retreat at the Salesian community in Tigaraksa-Tangerang. The participants were divided into two groups: the first held the retreat from 23 to 29 June, led by Bishop Patrick Buzon, SDB, Bishop of the Diocese of Bacolod; the second from 21 to 27 July, accompanied by Fr Tarisius Trianto, SDB.

Yangon, Myanmar – July 2024 – In Myanmar's Buddhist culture, there are five categories that people admire and respect a lot: Buddha (God), religion, monks, parents, and teachers/masters. Since the parents are on the same level as Buddha in whom they believe, the people of Myanmar pay homage to their parents after Lent, imploring their forgiveness and offering them gifts. Catholics celebrate the feast of Saints Joachim and Anna as Parents' Day, or as the occasion when parents are asked for forgiveness and shown gratitude. For many pastoral reasons, the feast is always moved to the nearest Sunday, so that all the faithful can join the occasion. That is why this year the Salesian parish of the Child Jesus in Yangon celebrated it on 28 July. The ceremony began with Mass presided over by Fr Mariano Soe Naing who, during the homily, spoke of unconditional love and the care that parents pour out abundantly on their children. After Mass, the young people paid tribute to their parents, elders, priests and sisters. They were given gifts and presents to each, from different groups and families. The celebration continued in the afternoon, with songs, traditional dances and a short play about the parents' love for their children.

Palo, Philippines – July 2024 - United by enthusiasm and hope, 529 people from all over the Philippines took part in the 22nd 2024 National Conference of Delegates for Youth Ministry, held in Palo, at the Leyte Convention Center, from 17 to 21 July. The dense programme of the conference, focused on  "Hope", involved Church personalities and expert speakers who helped the participants to understand and reflect on various important issues. The programme included, in addition to the Eucharistic celebrations, moments of prayer, sharing, a round table and simultaneous mini-conferences to address the urgent social problems affecting young people. The sessions provided delegates with the knowledge and skills needed to address these challenges in their communities. In addition,  Youth Ministry Delegates were able to participate in a practical workshop focused on strengthening their roles in the Church and appreciating their abilities to lead young people on their path of growth.