Quito, Ecuador – June 2024 - On Sunday 16 June, 32 lay people from the Salesian communities and works in the Province of Ecuador (ECU) began the study programme called "Salesian Intensive" at the Salesian Ongoing Formation Centre America (CSFPA), located in Quito. For the first time this formation proposal brings together participants from a single Province. This program that will end next Friday, 28 June, reflects the importance of the formation of the laity for the Province of Ecuador, and aims to strengthen charismatic identity in the educative and pastoral mission of communities and works. To achieve this goal, the contribution of the CSFPA is fundamental. The program is a summary of the three-year course in Salesianity that is usually carried out, with the aim of offering lay people who carry out different pastoral and management responsibilities, an intense formation on the Salesian charism according to a methodology that combines three keys: historical, experiential and sharing. One of the characteristics of these meetings is that the study and appropriation of the charism takes place in an environment that fosters fraternity and shared living, creating an encounter among people in the light of Don Bosco. In the same way, the spiritual aspect has an important component in the morning lectio divina and in the afternoon Eucharistic celebrations, where thanks are given for the teachings and experiences of each day. This study programme, which has the academic patronage of the Salesian Polytechnic University (UPS), will culminate with a spiritual retreat on Friday, thus closing a phase of deep formation and community enrichment.

Lubumbashi, DR Congo – June 2024 – The last meeting of the 20 Salesian practical trainees from the southern area of the Province of Central Africa (AFC) with 27 Salesian students of the 3rd year of philosophy took place on Sunday 23 June at the Hodari High School of the FMA. The meeting was led by Fr Dieudonné Besa. The AFC Province has long been in the habit of bringing practical trainees together, at least twice a year and a third time at the end of the year with future ones, to ensure support for young people in formation with a view to offering effective lifelong learning. The day began with the Eucharist presided over by Fr Guillermo Basañes, AFC Provincial and concelebrated by Fr Tryphon Kalimira, Vice-Provincial, Fr Dieudonné Besa, who leads the practical trainees and Fr Didier Umbi, Rector of the Theologicum.

Aptos, United States – June 2024 - Inspired by the Rector Major's Strenna 2024 "The dream that makes you dream", this year's theme of the Salesian Youth Leadership Conference (SYLC) was "Awakening the dream". The event offered young people from 14 communities in the United States West Province (SUO) a complete experience focused on Salesian spirituality, social justice and leadership development. The conference was focused on the Dream that makes us dream, arousing various reflections and a call to action, focusing on the dream of the participants for the world. Throughout the conference, the young people reflected on the pastoral cycle through the lens of their current reality and integral ecology. This lens was also combined with "Seeing, judging and acting" and each community had the opportunity to engage in pastoral planning. These meetings prepared young people to participate in and animate local Educative and Pastoral Communities (EPCs). The young people who attended the conference were empowered to give life to their current circumstances according to their dreams and to collaborate with the rectors and leadership in their locations. Overall, SYLC offered young people the opportunity to learn and reflect through the Salesian charism and empowered them to be leaders and create change in their communities.

Gboko, Nigeria – June 2024 - On 21 June, the diocese of Gboko, in the state of Benue, Nigeria, welcomed the first Salesian missionaries in the region. The ceremony was presided over by Bishop William Amove Avenya, Bishop of Gboko, who several years ago had addressed an invitation to the Salesians. Present priests, religious leaders, managers, staff and students of St Jude's Science and Technical College in Tse Mker, area of the local government of Vandeikya. In his speech, the Bishop expressed his joy at having finally brought the Salesians into the diocese after so many efforts. This event marks a significant achievement for the Nigeria-Niger Salesian Province (ANN) which continues the mission of Don Bosco in serving the poorest of the poor throughout the area they are responsible for. The pioneering Salesian team presented at the event consists of Fr Ephraim Onwuzuru and Fr Joshua Pilaku, who will be joined by Fr Geoffrey Abichi and two practical trainees, Isaac Agama and Stephen Aji-Imoter.

Cebu, Philippines – June 2024 – Don Bosco Technical College in Cebu hosted, from 13 to 17 June, a summer camp called Salt Camp Extreme 2024. During these five days, numerous activities and moments of recollection and prayer were organized, which allowed those present to have a wonderful experience and create new bonds and friendships. The conference entitled: "Getting to know young people: Studies on youth; what is Youth Ministry?" was held during the first day. On the second day, on the other hand, the identity of the Salesian Youth Movement was given space, thanks also to the intervention of the young Arianne on: "Demographic data of the Salesian Youth Movement", presented on the occasion of the National Assembly last year. Interesting initiatives were also carried out in the following days. Those present participated in games, sharing their experiences and group work. "May the Salt Camp continue to help Salesian Leaders to guide young people on their journey towards Jesus", the young participants finally commented.

Kochi, India – June 2024 – The Don Bosco Music Academy in Vennala, Kochi, was filled with music and joy on the occasion of World Music Day, celebrated on 21 June. Because of this anniversary, many young people performed, entertaining an enthusiastic crowd. The celebration began with an opening by the famous film artist and model Asha Aravind, who praised the academy for its dedication to cultivating young talents and gave certificates to graduates of Trinity College in London. Fr K.D. Varghese, Rector of the Academy, welcomed the participants and rewarded the tutors with small gifts. With over 400 members, who master various instruments, the Don Bosco Music Academy therefore kicked off a spectacular series of performances, includingby the OTK band whose young guitarist, Rohan Krishna, just 10 years old, fascinated the audience with his impressive skills. It was an evening of music and talent, which left an indelible impact on all who witnessed it.