Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – June 2024 – The Salesians in the Vice-Province of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (PGS) gathered at the Emmaus Conference Centre in Port Moresby, to take part in the Spiritual Retreat, held from 23 to 28 June,  based on "Upward Call of God". The Retreat, involving 26 participants, was led by Fr Ceferino Ledesma, who held a series of conferences focused on various themes drawn from passages of Scripture, Church documents, Salesian writings and personal experiences. During the days, of great importance was the contribution from Sister Jolanta Kosinska, FMA, who illustrated an in-depth study on Mother Catherine Daghero, Daughter of Mary Help of Christians, first Successor of Mother Mazzarello. Vice-Province Day was held at the end of the Retreat, on 29 June,  during which gratitude was expressed to God and the 25 years of religious life of Fr Shoji Mathew were celebrated. Finally, a thank you went to Fr Gregorio Bicomong, Superior of the PGS Vice-Province, and to the Economer of the Vice-Province, Fr Srimal Priyanga Silva.