Cuenca, Ecuador - May 2017 - On May 24, the Feast of Mary Help of Christians celebrated the 50th anniversary of the "March of Faith". The Eucharist, presided over by Fr. Francisco Sánchez, Superior of the Province of Ecuador (ECU), was attended by approximately seven thousand people, including students, pupils from Salesian schools in Cuenca, parents, members

Cracow, Poland - May 2017 - On May 24, the Theological Student Union of Cracow celebrated the feast of Mary Help of Christians with the participation of pupils, students of the "Ziemia Boga" community, Salesian volunteers, Salesian Cooperators, "Saltrom", and members of "Wędrowne Oratorium". The Eucharist was presided over by Fr. Tadeusz Rozmus, Councilor for the Central and Northern Europe Region.

Lubumbashi, R.D. Congo - May 24, 2017 - On May 24, the Hodari High School in Lubumbashi celebrated the feast of Mary Help of Christians.

Johannesburg, South Africa - May 2017 - On May 26, Don Américo Chaquisse, Councilor for the Africa-Madagascar Region, concluded the Extraordinary Visit to the South African Visitor Center (AFM) by meeting with the Provincial Council and the Directors.

Palermo, Italy - May 2017 - On May 24, the feast of Mary Help of Christians, Don Bosco Salesian Institute Villa Ranchibile of Palermo, belonging to the Province of Sicily (ISI), celebrated eighty years since its foundation. Chaired by Fr. Giuseppe Ruta, Inspector ISI, the celebrations were attended by numerous authorities, including the President of the Italian Senate, Pietro Grasso, who intervened as a guest of honor. A former student of the institute, Mr Grasso received an Alumni membership card and badge from the institute's former students union.

Clifton Hill, Australia - May 2017 – On 21 May, as part of the celebrations for Mary Help of Christians, Australia's patron saint, Fr Gregory Chambers, Superior of the Province of Australia (AUL), and Fr Aaron Alcoseba, Vicar of the Province of Thailand (THA), presided over the Eucharist during which Thai Salesian Thomas Nattawut Kitsawad made perpetual profession.