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Kolkata, India - November 2024 - The annual feast of the Holy Rosary took place at the Bandel Shrine on 9 and 10 November in Kolkata. 425 years old, the Shrine was built in 1599 by the Portuguese, and houses the miraculous statue of Our Lady of Happy Voyage, the focus of faith for the faithful and pilgrims. The feast of the Holy Rosary attracts many devotees of different linguistic origins, particularly from the same parish and neighbouring parishes and villages. On Saturday evening, 9 November, Archbishop Thomas D'Souza, Archbishop of Calcutta, presided over the Eucharistic celebration. The liturgy was enriched by readings led by members of different groups, with the prayer of the faithful organised by the ‘Mothers’ Sodality' and the offertory dance procession of the Ferrando hostel girls. After the mass, a large Eucharistic procession with the Blessed Sacrament marked a solemn moment for the participants in a prayerful atmosphere. The liturgical programme on Sunday, 10 November included masses in Hindi, Bengali and English, reflecting the multicultural and multilingual composition of the congregation.
Kobylnica, Poland - November 2024 - On 16 November, in the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Kobylnica, cleric Dariusz Kopczyński SDB, from the Province of Piła (PLN), was ordained deacon by Bishop Edward Dajczak, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Koszalin-Kołobrzeg. Numerous relatives, parishioners and Salesians were present.
Photo: Facebook of WSDTS Seminary in Krakow
Huong Tran, Vietnam - November 2024 - On Saturday morning, 16 November, the parish of Huong Tran joyfully welcomed Bishop Dominic Hoang Minh Tien, bishop of the Hung Hoa diocese, to preside over the Mass of Thanksgiving and lay the foundation stone for the construction of the pastoral house. Present were the delegate from Vietnam, Fr Thomas Vu Kim Long, SDB, together with some 20 diocesan and Salesian priests, and members of the Huong Tran parish community.
Los Angeles, United States - November 2024 - As women around the world increasingly assume leadership roles, it is essential to empower young women with skills and confidence. This year, 22 young women from the Salesian Family Youth Centre attended the ‘Women in Leadership Conference’ hosted by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Accompanied by Executive Director, Juan Carlos Montenegro, and Council members, these young leaders gained insights on mental health, inclusiveness, economic stability, resilience and open communication, all vital foundations for modern leadership. The Salesian Family Youth Centre's participation in this conference provided a concrete example of its dedication to fostering growth, skills and resilience in young people, particularly young women. Seeing these young women networking with each other and learning new skills was a source of pride for the Centre. Indeed, this experience inspired the young women to create positive change, reflecting the wider impact in young women around the world.