Jakarta, Indonesia– August 2024 – After participating in the 8th East Asia-Oceania Region Region (EAO) Salesian Borthers Congress held in Jakarta, the Economer General, Br. Jean Paul Muller, visited the Salesian communities in Indonesia. From 5 to 10 August, the Economer General visited the communities of Tigaraksa-Banten, Purwodadi-Central Java, Blitar-East Java, Surabaya-East Java, Waipengali-Sumba and Gerak village-Flores, learning how education and training is carried out and observing the facilities. Br. Muller spoke with the students, gave Goodnights to the communities and talks to the Novices, Prenovices and Aspirants. He was also able to see how collaboration with local industries and companies is a good basis for the job placement of graduates. At the same time, it was highlighted that technical schools in particular, but also schools in general, need further support in order to be able to offer teaching materials and technical training to young people. Finally, the Economer General also spoke of the next General Chapter and, based on the changes in society and the Church, stressed the importance of an intense spiritual dimension of the Salesians to fulfill their mission as preachers of the Gospel.