Poiares da Régua, Portugal – January 2024 - The 100th anniversary of the presence of the Sons of Don Bosco in Poiares da Régua was celebrated on January 19. On Sunday, 21 January, Father Tarcizio Morais, Superior of the Salesian Province of Portugal (POR), was main celebrant at the Eucharist, concelebrated by numerous Salesians and with the participation of the Salesian Family. It was a day to thank God for the centenary and fruitful presence of the Salesian charism in this land that saw the birth of many future Salesians and many Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, and a large number of Salesian Past Pupils, Salesian Cooperators and Friends of the work of Don Bosco. During his homily, Fr Morais invited those present to live this charism with a vision of the future and hope. After lunch at the Dom Manuel Vieira de Matos Social and Parish Centre, a house that welcomed the new presence of the Salesians 100 years ago, the Salesian Youth Band of Poiares concluded the event with a performance.