Lisbon, Portugal - March 6, 2016 - On March 6, 2750 people from all over the country participated in the first Corrida Salesianos, a non-competitive walking race organized by the Salesian Foundation. The aim of the event is to support the social projects of the Salesians in Portugal and draw attention to the right to freedom of choice of school.

Maputo, Mozambique - March 2016 - On 11 March Mother Yvonne Reungoat, Superior General of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, arrived in Mozambique for a visit which will end on 1 April. Mother Reungoat was welcomed by the FMA and SDB Superiors of Mozambique, Sister Zvonka Mikec and Fr Marco Biaggi. Also present were FMA and SDB missionaries from the various Salesian works, as well as students from the schools and lay collaborators.

Guwahati, India - March 2016 - On 11 March Fr Thomas Vattathara, Provincial of Guwahati, blessed the new Stations of the Cross at the Shrine of Don Bosco of Gojapara. The ceremony was attended by thousands of the faithful.