Rome, Italy – November 2024 - The second session of the course for French, Portuguese and Spanish-speaking Provincial Secretaries is taking place from 5 to 8 November at the Pontifical Salesian University in Rome, coordinated by Fr Guido Garino, Secretary of the General Council, with the support of Davide Colombo and Marco Fragapane. There are about thirty participants and they come from Provinces and Vice-Provinces of Central and South America, Francophone Africa and Timor-Leste. The course deals with issues related to the role of the Provincial Secretary, analysing the various challenges he faces on a daily basis.

Clifton Hill, Australia – November 2024 – The celebration of All Saints' Day was a special occasion for the Salesian community in Clifton Hill, as it marked another stage in the spiritual journey and commitment of five Salesian students currently studying at the Catholic Theological College. On this date the Ministry of Reader was conferred on Cirilo Boavida, Carlos Gusmao and Damien Taofinu'u while the Ministry of Acolyte was conferred on Foua Junior Tea Peato and Afia Enosa. The celebration was presided over by Fr Peter Hoang, Superior of the Australia-Pacific Province (AUL). During the homily, Fr Hoang stressed the importance of these Ministries, reminding those who received them of their vital role in the Church. He spoke passionately of the call to serve the faithful with all their heart, urging them to take up their commitments with dedication and love.

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – October 2024 - Young people and students from various institutions in Port Moresby gathered at the Don Bosco Technological Institute, Boroko (DBTI), from 25 to 27 October, for the ADMA youth camp on the theme "I will give you a Teacher". The meeting was held with the aim of making young Catholics and non-Catholics aware of the importance of supporting Christian values in the Catholic faith. The sessions reminded the participants of the importance of praying the Rosary, trusting Mary, the Mother of God, to be witnesses of miracles; in addition, Don Bosco's Childhood Dream was explored, underlining the power of Mary's intercession, the importance of prayer and the dangers of sin. The programme fostered the spiritual growth of the participants and the power to become young leaders, promoting a network of young people united and devoted to Mary.