Reggio Calabria, Italy – April 2024 - The 28th Provincial Chapter of the Southern Salesian Blessed Michael Rua Province Italy  (IME) has opened in the Don Bosco church at Bova Marina. A valuable time in which a representation of Salesians and lay people, engaged in the 28 Salesian Educative and Pastoral Communities, are working together with Provincial Fr Gianpaolo Roma, on the three core areas of the 29th General Chapter (GC29) and on reshaping the Southern Province. After the celebration, at which the Provincial presided, everyone moved to the Altalia Club Village in Brancaleone to officially start the work of the Chapter. These are busy days, characterised by discussion of various topics, with particular attention to the contributions of young people from the Salesian Youth Movement and the Salesian Family. The active inclusion of the laity has made the conversation even richer and more meaningful, confirming the value of shared responsibility in the life of the IME Province and the Congregation. In the following days, the participants addressed a series of crucial issues, guided by the desire to give concrete form to Don Bosco's charism in the current context. The Provincial's detailed report on the status of the Province provided a comprehensive overview of the activities and challenges faced, paving the way for an in-depth and constructive discussion. The presentation of the core areas of GC29 also offered valuable insights to guide the future work of the Congregation. The last day was dedicated to the approval of the Provincial Directory on the Economy and the election of the Delegate and Substitute of the IME Province to  GC29, Fr Giuseppe Russo and Fr Tomë Mihaj, respectively.