NEWS PHOTOS
Bratislava, Slovakia - May 2016 - The 27th International Salesian Youth Games ended on 8 May. This was the first time the games were held in two countries, Slovakia and Austria, under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Slovakia, Andrej Kiska. The event was attended by about 1,000 young people from 13 countries, who competed in various sports, and 260 volunteers from the Salesian oratories of Slovakia. Fr Fabio Attard, Councillor General for Youth Ministry, presided over the Eucharistic celebration before the finals of the games. The participants then moved to Vienna for a guided tour and a cultural program at the "Salesian Gymnasium" of Unterwaltersdorf.
Montevideo, Uruguay - May 2016 - The feast of Saints Philip and James, the patrons of Montevideo, was celebrated on 7 May. The Eucharistic celebration, which was attended by about three thousand faithful, was presided over by Salesian Cardinal Daniel Sturla, Archbishop of Montevideo. Later, the cardinal met a group of young people and answered their questions.
Lo Cañas, Chile - April 2016 - The second session of the Chapter of the Salesian Province of Chile was held from 24 to 29 April. The Provincial, Fr Alberto Lorenzelli, presided and Fr David Albornoz acted as moderator.
Krakow, Poland - May 2016 - The "Savionalia" – a festival in honour of Saint Dominic Savio – took place this year from 6 to 8 May in Krakow (PLS). In the context of World Youth Day and the Holy Year of Mercy, this year’s motto was "Merciful like Him." Young people participated in several events, moments of prayer, conferences, meetings with various personalities, competitions on the WYD, games, theatrical festivals, exhibitions, concerts, and other attractions. The main Mass, presided over by Fr Dariusz Bartocha, Provincial of PLS, was celebrated on 8 May with the conferring of the missionary mandate to missionary volunteers about to depart.