Venice Mestre, Italy – January 2024 – The 8th Provincial Chapter of the Salesian Province of Italy-North-East (INE) began on 20 January, , convened specifically and as a priority in view of General Chapter 29, to explore the theme "Passionate about Jesus Christ, dedicated to Young People"; as well as to elect the Delegate, or Delegates, to the General Chapter and their substitutes. The first session began with the Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Fr Igino Biffi, Superior of INE Province. Then the regulations, the Provincial Chapter process and other documents related to the Chapter were presented to the 70 Chapter members, with the first discussions on the proposed methods, presented by the President of the Provincial Chapter, Fr Biffi and the Moderator, Fr Loris Benvenuti. In the afternoon, Dialogue Groups were held to share and reflect on two of the three themes required by the GC29: Core Area 1. "Animation and Care of the true life of each Salesian"; and Core Area 2: "Salesians, Salesian Family and Lay people together ‘with’ and ‘for’ young people". The second session of the Chapter will take place from 25 to 27 April 2024, where the document to be submitted to the GC29 will be drawn up and there will be the election of delegates from INE Province.