Treviglio, Italy – 24 August 2024 - All the Salesians convened at the House of Treviglio for the annual assembly of the Lombard-Emilian Province (ILE), met to open the 2024-25 pastoral year, characterised by the national pastoral theme, "Awaited by his love - Joyful in hope", and the central event for the entire Holy Church, the ordinary Jubilee called by Pope Francis with the bull "Spes Non Confundit" and focused on the theme of hope. The opening retreat was led by Luciano Manicardi (Bose Community), who guided the reflection on the theme of the diaconate of hope, on how to arouse hope and how to account for it. After the initial conference, the traditional Eucharistic celebration was held at the city Shrine of Our Lady of Tears, which has just celebrated the fifth centenary of the miracle. In the afternoon, Fr Roberto Dal Molin, Superior of the ILE Province, commented on the letter drawn up by the Rector Major at the end of the canonical visitation and also announced the implementation of some choices in line with both the indications given by the Rector Major and those taken from the last Provincial Chapters. In particular, the strengthening of Social Communications in synergy with the Youth Ministry offices was highlighted.