Seattle, United States - April 8, 2016 - The "Don Bosco Technical Institute's Symphonic Band", Rosemead, participated in Seattle at the annual competition for bands, orchestras and choirs in high school, called "WorldStrides Heritage Performance Music Festival." Among the 13 schools participating the Bosco Tech Band took first place and the "gold" rating by the jury of the festival, the best score in the category of instrumental music. The Ovation award was given to one of its members, Elias Hosseini, for his determination and service. 

Caracas, Venezuela - April 2016 - The Chapter of the Salesian province of Venezuela (VEN) took place from 10 to 15 April. In his homily the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Aldo Giordano, said: "on behalf of Pope Francis I am pleased to say thank you for your life and mission for the Church in Venezuela. As a Piedmontese I feel particularly proud of the presence of the very rich charism of Don Bosco in this 'land of grace', especially in the educational field, with young people, in marginalized areas of the country. "

Ondo, Nigeria - 15 April 2016 - Fr Ivo Coelho, Councillor for Formation, has travelled to Ondo to meet the educational community, the youth of the technical school and the Salesians. The technical school in Ondo is one of the most popular in the country. The Salesians are working to raise the educational level and to further improve youth employment and the continuation of studies in university programmes.