NEWS PHOTOS
Lubumbashi, D.R. Congo - May 2016 - On May 22, the Province of Central Africa (AFC) held the procession of Mary Help of Christians led by Fr Jean Claude Ngoy, Provincial of AFC. It was attended by a large number of members of the Salesian Family and the general faithful.
Vynnyky, Ukraine – 23 May 2016 - About a week ago work started on the installation of Casa Don Bosco in the city of Vynnyky, in Ukraine. This was the pavilion of the Salesian Family which for six months welcomed visitors to Expo Milano 2015. The structure will become a youth centre.
Santa Cruz, Bolivia - May 2016 - The priestly ordination of Dámaso Nina Cabañero, SDB, took place on 21 May in the parish of “San Lorenzo Mártir”. Arcchbishop Tito Solari, SDB, Archbishop Emeritus of Cochabamba, presided in the presence of Fr Javier Ortíz, Provincial of the Salesians of Bolivia.
Aleppo, Syria - May 2016 - The catechetical year for the young people of the Salesian Oratory in Aleppo ended on 22 May. This was the first time that the young people had come together since they had to close about three weeks ago, because of the conflict. Fr Pier Jabloyan says: "Here Don Bosco is still alive and working with and for young people. We try to convey to these children the spirit of Don Bosco, the family spirit. This is what we try to do in these times of war."