Melbourne, Australia - April 2018 - On April 20, Fr Will Maththews, Provincial of the Australia-Pacific Province (AUL), conferred the Ministry of Lectureship to the cleric Daniel Rafanomezantsoa, ”ad gentes” missionary of Madagascar, and the Ministry of Acolyte to cleric Kitichai Saisawang, of the Thailand Province.
Quito, Ecuador - April 2018 - From 9 to 20 April the meeting of the Salesian Directors of various countries of America took place at the Regional Center of Permanent Formation in Quito. The Formation Center offered participants the opportunity of human, Christian and Salesian / priestly growth by reflecting on various themes and using the historical-critical and experiential method. The role of director in the thought of Don Bosco, the personal reality, the current state of the world in culture, in the social, economic and ecclesial context of Latin America, are some of the themes dealt with.
Lyon, France - April 2018 - The 6th Salesian Education Congress took place on 6 and 7 April with 170 participants of the Salesian networks present; its theme: "Educating towards Citizenship." Organized by the formation service of the "Maisons Don Bosco", the congress was an opportunity to explore and discuss the themes and share the experiences of the various institutions.
Rome, Italy - April 2018 - On April 21 and 22 the XXXIII National Assembly of the TGS - Youth and Social Tourism Association - took place. Representatives of local TGS groups were present. The National Assembly coincided with the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the TGS Association. After the greetings of Fr. Claudio Belfiore and Sr. Anna Razionale on behalf of the promoters - CNOS and CIOFS - the outgoing President illustrated the 2017 Report on the State of the Association. After the approval of the 2017 final budget and the 2018 budget, the new TGS National Board of Directors 2018-2022 was elected, which include Fr Giovanni D'Andrea (CNOS) and Sister Cristina Camia (CIOFS). The working groups discussed the current status of the association, outlining the work program of the new council. On Sunday morning the last working sessions were held and events for the 50th anniversary of the TGS celebrated.
Krakow, Poland - April 2018 - On April 14th at the Benedictine Abbey of Tyniec the 4th Chess Championship of the Liturgical Service of the Altar (in Polish LSO) of the Archdiocese of Krakow, and the I Chess Championship of the Salesian Parishes of LSO were held. In all, 72 young chess players from 20 different parishes participated, including from outside the Krakow archdiocese, together with a number of priests and other companions. Both championships were held under the patronage of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Krakow, Msgr. Marek Jędraszewski, of the abbot of Tyniec, father Szymon Hiżycki OSB, and of the Salesian Provincial of Krakow, Fr Adam Parszywka. The organization was curated by the Salesian parish in Krakow-Pychowice, with the parish priest Fr Jacek Ryłko, SDB, and Jacek Przybylski, Coordinator of the League of Małopolska.
Freetown, Sierra Leone - April 2018 - The "Girl's Shelter Plus" department of Don Bosco Fambul, which welcomes girls in need, has led the beneficiaries of the program to a women's vocational training institute, to collecting information on courses they might decide to attend. The girls were then sent to the classes for practical experience in the various workshops of the institute.