Lyon, France – June 25th, 2016 – On June 25th, there was in Lyon the celebration of the ordination to the priesthood fo Salesian confrère Charles Mwandundu.

Mexico City, Mexico – June 25th, 2016 – On June 25th, Msgr. Luis Felipe Gallardo Martín del Campo, SDB, bishop of Veracruz, presided over the priestly ordination of Salesian confrère Efrén Sánchez Lino, in the presence of Fr. Gabino Hernández Paleta, Provincial of Mexico Citu, of Fr. Hugo Orozco Sánchez, Provincial of Guadalajara and of about 40 priests of both Provinces.

Hong Kong – 25 June 2016 - More than 150 students of the 6 Salesian primary schools in Hong Kong participated in the end-of-the-year party organized by the Office of Youth Ministry. The Provincial, Fr Lanfranco Fedrigotti, presided at the Eucharistic adoration.

Bangalore, India - June 2016 - The Association of Salesian Historians (ACSSA) in South Asia held a seminar entitled "Transmitting our memory. Glimpses of Indian Salesian history." The seminar had 19 participants and took place from 24-26 June at the Provincial House in Bangalore (INK). It was coordinated by Fr. Mathew Kapplikunnel, in the presence of Fr Thomas Anchukandam, director of the Salesian Historical Institute in Rome, and Fr Mathew Thonikuzhiyil, INK Provincial. 

Bogotá, Colombia - June 2016 - The Salesian Parish Church of Niño Jesús was the setting for the Concert for Peace held on 11 June which brought together more than 300 artists. Participants included the National Symphony Orchestra of Colombia, the Bogota Philharmonic Orchestra, the Choir of the Opera of Colombia, the Choral Society of St Cecilia, the Philharmonic Youth Choir, the Philharmonic Children’s choir, the children’s Choir of Batuta San Rafael and the Schola Cantorum of the Cathedral. One of the most acclaimed artists was the Colombian soprano Betty Garcés.

Pontoise, France - June 2016 - Benjamin Dewitte-Dubrana was ordained priest on Saturday 25 June in Pontoise Cathedral.