Valparaíso, Chile – November 2024 – With a solemn ceremony rich in spiritual meaning, the community of the Salesian School in Valparaíso celebrated on 14 November, the ceremony of thanksgiving for its 130 years of history and educational mission. The event took place in the Cathedral of Valparaíso, presided over by Bishop Bernardo Bastres Flores, SDB, Bishop Emeritus of Punta Arenas, on a day that brought together students, teachers, educational assistants, parents, past pupils representatives of the Mary Help of Christians School and the general public. The solemnity of the meeting was enhanced by the participation of the Provincial Council and the rectors of the Salesian presences from all over Chile. Moments of prayer, reflection and gratitude marked a ceremony that not only recalled the achievements of the past, but also renewed the commitment to continue building an education based on Salesian values. Bishop Bernardo Bastres Flores said "This Te Deum is not only a tribute to 130 years of history, but a call to project ourselves into the future with hope, always guided by faith and commitment to our families and communities". The event stood out for the great participation of people, which reaffirmed the place of the Salesian School of Valparaíso as a pillar in the educational and spiritual life of the region.