Nongstoiñ, India – June 2024 – The Employment Office of the Bosco Integrated Development Company  in collaboration with Don Bosco Tech Pyndenglawar in Nongstoiñ, organised a workshop and a job fair, which was attended by more than 120 students. The theme of the fair was: "Bridging the gap between employers and Don Bosco Tech Nongstoiñ for a brighter future" and involved numerous teachers and employers. The fair was officially inaugurated by the main guest, Shri V. Swer, Director of the DRDA project, in the presence of the Director of the Salesian Institute, Fr John Kharshandi. At the end of the event, 78 students distinguished themselves and were selected to be included in the world of work.

Data de Posorja, Ecuador – June 2024 – The South Caribbean Pacific Region Salesian Cooperators Association Formation Congress was held from 21 to 23 June, on the theme "From the Apostolic Life Project – PAL, we continue with our dream in the Salesian style". The event was attended by 70 ASC from the Region, representing Bolivia, Colombia (Bogotá and Medellín), Peru and Ecuador. The Congress was held with the main objective of strengthening and deepening the knowledge and understanding of the PAL, through reflection, dialogue and the exchange of experiences, to inspire, motivate and pass on the precious joy of the charism to the young people of the Family of Don Bosco. Pablo Farfán, ASC World Councillor Emeritus of the Region who presented the work and commitments made at the previous congresses; Martín Calderón, ASC World Councillor of the Interamerica Region, spoke on the PAL; Asmiriam Montilla, World Councillor Emeritus of the South Caribbean Pacific Region, spoke on the theme "Apostolate and economic solidarity". On the last day, the report emerged from the different working groups, which outlines a roadmap for the next two years. The ASC Provincial Delegates for the Salesians and the FMA of Colombia and Ecuador accompanied the congress in the presence of Fr Marcelo Farfán, Provincial of the Salesians of Ecuador, who greeted the participants, motivating the young vocations to continue the mission that Don Bosco entrusted to the ASC.

Duaca, Venezuela - June 2023 – The Domingo Savio Youth Centre in Duaca celebrated its Day of Gratitude on 23 June involving some 300 people. Under the motto "Gratitude is the memory of the heart", the community gathered to thank God for the trust placed in the Salesians and the pastoral agents who animate the youth works. The Eucharist, presided over by the Salesian Youth Ministry Delegate of the Salesian Province of Venezuela (VEN), Fr Jorge Bastidas, was a special moment to reflect on the importance of gratitude and encourage the community to thank God for the blessings received. The central message of the celebration focused on the importance of remembering and being grateful for the experiences lived, recognising God's action in the life of each person. The young people at the Youth Centre stood out during the celebration, presenting several cultural events that reflected their talent and commitment to the faith. At the end of the day, they received medals that indicate the next path of faith education that they will have to live, with the aim of planning their lives and becoming builders of hope. During the celebration, the young people committed themselves to animating, organising and working for the Summer Oratories, expressing the desire to continue evangelising and helping other children and young people to get closer to God.

Vienna, Austria – June 2024 – On 22 June, Salesians Michal Paulus M. Klučka and Chinedu Cosmas Okafor were ordained priests in St Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, together with three other deacons, by Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, Archbishop of Vienna.

Heredia, Costa Rica - June 2024 – The 6th Meeting of Human Talent in the Salesian Province of Central America (CAM) took place from 10 to 13 June, at the San Benito Spirituality House in Heredia. The central theme was "Human Talent Management: an approach that starts from the well-being of people and its impact on critical processes". The event was attended by 43 collaborators who hold positions in the Coordination, Management and Economy of Human Talent. During the days, formation sessions were held on the management of human talent, on co-management between Salesians and lay people and on critical processes. Work sessions were also held on the manuals of Human Talent policies and procedures and on the Profile Manual based on organisational structures. In addition, the participants from the 6 countries that make up the CAM Province experienced moments of Salesian spirituality with daily Mass and the "good night". Coexistence, integration and the exchange of best practices were strengthened during the visit to CEDES Don Bosco, the largest work in the country. Overall, the meeting was an opportunity for growth, debate and the formulation of agreements, as well as the sharing of new policies and strategies. The bonds of Salesian Family spirit were strengthened and the importance of managing people to achieve positive results were reaffirmed.

Rome, Italy – June 2024 - On 22 June, at the Santa Maria della Speranza parish, nine Salesians of the Zeffirino Namuncurá International Community were ordained deacons by Bishop Daniele Salera, Auxiliary Bishop of Rome, Northern Sector. The new deacons, coming from the five continents, are a living expression of the interculturalism that characterises the Zeffirino House: Avil Dominic Correa (INB), Alex Jesús Pinilla (CAM), Erick Mwamodo Nyambu (TZA), Mikael Kanisius Konsensao (INA), Paweł Murias (PLS), Piotr Karos (ple), Raymmon Vale Dos Santos (BBH), Sebastião Dos Santos Monteiro (TLS) and Willy Ndayishimiye (AGL). The atmosphere of familiarity and fraternity which characterised the feast, was enriched by the presence of families of origin, friends, parish priests, and young people from the places of apostolate, Salesians, academic authorities of the UPS and members of the General Council, such as the General Councillor for Formation and the Regional Councillors of Interamerica, America South Cone and East Asia-Oceania. Having parents from Timor Leste, Poland, Panama, Brazil plus other relatives and friends from Indonesia, Burundi, Rwanda made one feel the breadth of the universal Church and also the breadth and variety of the presence of the Salesian Congregation.

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