Asunción, Paraguay – May 2024 - Thousands of faithful, students of Salesian schools and members of the Salesian Family filled the square of the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Asunción to participate in the closing celebration of the month dedicated to Mary Help of Christians, with the motto "I will give you the Teacher". The celebration, which took place on 26 May, was presided over by Archbishop Edmundo Valenzuela, SDB, Archbishop Emeritus of Asunción, and concelebrated by Fr Gabriel Romero, Councillor for the America South Cone Region, Fr Mario Villalba, Superior of the Salesian Province of Paraguay (PAR), Fr Dionisio Medina, Rector of the Salesian community, and Fr Héctor Fariña, Rector of the Shrine. The celebration was also attended by priests from the various Salesian communities. At the end of the mass, those present accompanied the image of the Virgin in the torchlight procession through the streets adjacent to the Shrine. The manifestation of faith culminated with a great fireworks display.

Dili, Timor-Leste – May 2024 – After four days of prayer and reflection, the thirty-three Chapter members of the Salesian Timor-Leste Vice-Province and other representatives of the Salesian Family and the Salesian Youth Movement concluded the third Provincial Chapter, on 31 May 2024. The closing Mass was presided over by Fr Agostinho Soares, while Fr Anacleto Pires, TLS Superior, thanked the moderator, Fr João Boavida, the secretariat team, the Chapter members and all those present for their contribution to the upcoming GC29. These days also offered Chapter members the opportunity to develop and approve some resolutions, starting from the recommendations left by the Councillor for the East Asia-Oceania Region, Fr Joseph Phuoc, during his Extraordinary Visitation. Finally, Fr Plácido Freitas was elected by the assembly as Delegate who will participate in the GC29.

Ayagualo, El Salvador - June 2024 - The Provincial Chapter of the Divine Saviour Province of Central America (CAM) concluded on Saturday, 1 June, at the Sacred Heart retreat house. During five consecutive days of communion and work, the 43 Chapter members opened themselves to the action of the Holy Spirit. As a Provincial community, they have focused on a moment of reflection that now leads them to action. On this occasion, the beginning of the Chapter was marked by the conclusion of the Extraordinary Visitation by Fr Walter Jara, SDB, who presented his conclusions and recommendations to the entire assembly after visiting all the Salesian works in the CAM Province. On the second day, Fr Julio Navarro, CAM Provincial, presented his report on the state of the Province, highlighting strengths and challenges. Participants then had the opportunity to put questions to the provincial councillors and delegates of each sector to explore some aspects of the report. In the following sessions, we worked as a group around the three core areas of GC29 and legal issues. The basis of this work was the summary of the work previously carried out in all the communities of the province. The reflections were then reviewed and corrected in plenary session, ensuring that each point was discussed and agreed upon. Chapter members also worked on updating the provincial directory and elected the delegate of the CAM Province to the GC29 Fr Juan Gabriel Romero, and Salesian Brother Mario Olmos as substitute. The CAM Superior, Fr Julio Navarro, presided over the Eucharist that concluded the Provincial Chapter, in which he reiterated to the participants the importance of being passionate about Christ and dedicated to young people.

Loreto, Italy – May 2024 - A solemn celebration began on 31 May in Our Lady of Loreto Salesian House to the hymn "Here I am"  to welcome the newly constituted ADMA group (Association of Mary Help of Christians), erected by Decree on 20 May 2024 by the Provincial of the  Central Italy Circumscription, Fr Stefano Aspettati. Together with the Rector of the Community in Civitanova, the ADMA group of Civitanova, the Past Pupils and Friends of Don Bosco in Loreto and numerous faithful  waited calmly for the 12 Aspirants of the Association of Mary Help of Christians to proclaim their commitment to consolidate and continue Don Bosco's dream. The aspirants began their formation journey in August 2023 and were accompanied by the Primary ADMA in Valdocco, Turin and the Provincial Delegate for the Salesian Family, Fr Gian Luigi Pussino. At the end of the celebration, animated by the Community choir, the 12 members of the Group were given the Regulations, their card, badge and scarf. The evening ended with a convivial moment and a tribute dedicated to Mary.

Barbacena, Brazil – June 2024 - The 23rd Provincial Chapter of the São João Bosco Province of Belo Horizonte (BBH) began with the theme "Passionate about Jesus Christ, dedicated to young people" from 4 June, at the Salesian Retreat House in Barbacena-MG. The Chapter will end on 7 June. The Provincial Chapter is attended by 45 people, including religious and lay people from the BBH Province involved in the Salesian Presences in the states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Tocantins, Goiás and in the Federal District. Four days dedicated to dialogue, reflection and Salesian spirituality with the aim of continuing to be "signs and bearers of God's love for young people, especially the poorest, through evangelisation, education and social assistance, contributing to the construction of a more just and fraternal society".

Naples, Italy – June 2024 - The Youth Festival of the Salesian Youth Movement in the Salesian Province of Southern Italy (IME) came back in style on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June under the motto "Everyone in your dream". The event was attended by about 400 young people from Campania, Basilicata, Puglia, Calabria, Albania and Kosovo. During the two days, the participants met, listened to and talked with personalities who have always chosen to aim high, dedicating or relaunching their lives at the service of legality, society and the common good. There were plenty of entertainment activities, including dancing and singing, musical performances, Eucharistic Adoration and the "goodnight" from the FMA Provincial Sister Ivana Milesi. The feast ended with the Eucharistic Celebration, presided over by the Superior of the IME Province, Fr Gianpaolo Roma, in the church of St Francis of Assisi. He invited everyone to "Follow the people who give us living water, fresh water, which gives strength and vigour to our journey." At the end of the Celebration, the mandate and the missionary cross were delivered to everyone heading out for the summer experiences among the poor, following the Rise Up weekends journey undertaken this year.