Sao Paulo, Brazil - March 2018 - On March 19 and 20, the meeting of the Committee of the Salesian Network of Brazil - Social Action (RSB-Social) was held, attended by its senior representatives including Fr Jefferson Luis da Silva Santos, SDB, Provincial of Manaus, and Sister Antonia Brioschi, FMA, Provincial of Campo Grande, executive directors, animators and formators of the "RSB-Social". The objective was to review the progress made by the "RSB-Social" in Brazil and plan steps to be taken in the next three years.
Damascus, Syria - March 2018 - On March 25th, the Salesians of Damascus celebrated Palm Sunday, thereby reopening the activities of the Don Bosco oratory. Many young people and families were present for the occasion. Since 21 February, the Salesians had suspended the activities due to the bombings to safeguard the safety of children and young people.
Rome, Italy - March 2018 – This morning, Wednesday, March 28, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major, presided at the closing Eucharistic celebration of the Intermediate General Council, whose work ends today.
Lubumbashi, R.D. Congo - March 2018 - On March 18, the Salesian Family of the Central African Province (AFC) met for a study day on the figure of Maria Domenica Mazzarello, as a model of listening and accompaniment.
San Francisco, United States - March 2018 - On March 3, Fr Ted Montemayor, Superior of the Salesian Province of the United States West (HIS), presided at the Eucharistic celebration during which nine new members were welcomed into the Association of Salesian Cooperators.
Warsaw, Poland - March 2018 - The Salesian Mission Center in Warsaw, of the PLE Province, in collaboration with the Polish Television S.A., has produced a film entitled "Alone in the heart of the jungle", dedicated to Fr. Józef Kamza, SDB. The Polish Salesian works as a missionary in Peru, in the Amazon jungle, preaching the Good News to the indigenous peoples who live in the villages near San Lorenzo. This film is a most apt preparation for Easter, also because the shots were, in fact, filmed in last year's Holy Week. The film will be broadcast by several Polish TV stations: on 31/03, at 7:00 am - TVP 1; 01/04, at 4:30 - TVP Info; 30/04, at 23:10 - TV Poland.