Tokyo, Japan - February 2017 – A seminar on Salesian Spirituality was held at the Provincial House of the Sisters of Charity of Jesus in Suginami, Tokyo. It was attended by about 150 members of the Salesian Family in eastern Japan. Prayers were offered for the release of the Salesian kidnapped in Yemen, Fr Thomas Uzhunnalil.

Kenitra, Morocco - February 2017 – On 17 February, 54 students of the electrical energy and industrial sector of the Don Bosco Professional School in Kénitra received their diplomas in front of many invited guests and past pupils.

Xuan Hiep, Vietnam - February 22, 2017 - On 22 February at the Rinaldi Studies Centre the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, met with the Rectors and coordinators of the Salesian works in Vietnam (VIE) and the members of the Provincial Council. Fr Á.F. Artime pointed out two priorities: to take to heart the life of every Salesian in their communities and accompany him with loving kindness; and to help build a culture of communion in the provincial community. He offered many suggestions on how to grow as Rectors and opened a forum on the role and formation of Rectors. The day continued with a meeting with the pre-novices and novices in Ba Thon and then Mass for more than 900 members of the Salesian Family.

Imara, D. R. Congo - February 2017 – On 12 February the members of the Councils of the various groups of the Salesian Family met in Imara with Fr Jean Claude Ngoy, Central African Provincial (AFC), for a moment of reflection and sharing of commitments for the year 2017.

Tlazala, Mexico - February 2017 - On 4 and 5 February about 250 young people, animated by 60 members of the SYM, took part in the Bosco Camp 2017, on the theme "You are Salt and Light of Charity."

Junín de los Andes, Argentina - February 2017 - A retreat for leaders in the Province of Argentina South (ARS) took place 1-4 February on the theme "Your life, our good news". There were 150 participants.