Melbourne, Australia – March 2024 – Rector, Vice-rectors and members of the Pacific Delegation from communities in New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa and Australia gathered at the Salesian Province of Australia-Pacific (AUL) Rectors meeting. The event, which takes place in Ascot Vale, in the Salesian Formation Community at Clifton Hill, began with the Eucharistic celebration presided over by the Provincial, Fr Peter Hoang. During his homily, drawing on the readings of the day, Fr Hoang drew a parallel between the flow of water as a source of life and hope and the potential for great results of Salesian work in AUL Province. He encouraged the Salesians to imagine their communities as sources of animation and optimism where the Salesian spirit, the charism of Don Bosco, flourishes and grows in unity in Christ. He urged the Salesians to bring grace and life to those around them through the mission of Don Bosco. Salesians must commit to being a visible image of Christ for young people in various settings, such as youth centres, parishes and retreat centres, Don Bosco Camp Centres and Salesian schools. In these settings, Salesians are called to embody the qualities of love, compassion, and guidance that Jesus exemplified during his ministry. The meeting was also a great opportunity for the young Salesians who are currently in Clifton Hill to meet other confreres from the various communities.