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Formosa, Argentina – November 2024 - The Salesian community in Formosa celebrated the reopening of the Salesian  "Father Carmelo Sciullo" Museum, a renewed space dedicated to preserving the rich history of the Salesian presence in the city. This museum is a symbol of the joint work between the Salesian missionaries and the local community. It reopens its doors as a testimony to the commitment and legacy of those who have dedicated their lives to the service of the population in Formosa. The reopening ceremony took place at the end of October and was presided over by Fr Carlos Bosio, director of the Museum and of the Salesian House in Formosa. The Salesian community chose the name of the museum in tribute to Father Carmelo Sciullo, a Salesian missionary priest who arrived in Formosa in 1976 and who worked tirelessly for the population in Formosa and who was above all an eminent defender of the rights of the native populations of the region. Every corner and piece of the Father Carmelo Sciullo Museum tells a story and honours the commitment, dedication and legacy of the Salesians in Formosa, a presence that this year celebrates its 75th anniversary. This reopening invites the entire community to rediscover their history and learn more about who has been the pillar of service and education in the region.

San Andrés Cholula, Mexico – November 2024 – The Fourth National Meeting of Salesian Cooperators (ASC) took place from 8 to 10 November at the "Monsignor Ibarra" House of Prayer of the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit, in the province of Mexico, located in San Andrés Cholula, Puebla. The event, with the motto "A dream, a promise, the future", brought together almost a hundred ASC members from the MEM and MEG Salesian Provinces. Among the distinguished guests who attended the meeting were Fr Ignacio Ocampo Uribe, Superior of the Salesian Province of Mexico-Mexico (MEM), Sister Margarita Chavarría Primavera Provincial of the Province of Mexico-South (MME) of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians; each of them addressed a greeting and words of encouragement to the participants. Also present were Fr Juan Aarón Cerezo Huerta and Fr Osvaldo Gorzegno, Delegates for the SF and ASCC respectively of MEM and MEG; Sister Adriana Dávila FMA, Delegate for SF and ASC of the MME Province. The meeting was coordinated by the members of the ASC Provincial Council of Mexico South led by its Coordinator, Mr Omar Espinosa Carillo. Alfredo Algandar Alvarado, Coordinator of the ASC of the Northern Mexico Province, was also present. Local Councils and Delegates, representatives of the area, representatives of various Centres of different bodies in the Mexican Republic also participated. The event saw excellent speakers including Fr José Luis Anguiano, Fr Juan Aarón Cerezo Huerta and Juanita Silva, ASC, who through their conferences, allowed the ASC to reflect on "how to achieve holiness", on "Christian prayer" and on "the identity of the Salesian Cooperator".

Sokłów Podlaski, Poland – November 2024 - The Provincial Meeting of leaders from the Salesian Province of Warsaw, Poland (PLE) took place from 8 to 11 November, organised by the Blessed Philip Rinaldi Oratory with the slogan "Rise from the Dream". Almost 240 leaders and volunteers from the Oratory arrived in Sokołów Podlaski, where various attractions were set up, including conferences, 10 workshops for the development of talents, a historical game on the field, a thematic disco, the screening of the film "The Revolt of 1865" and a volleyball tournament for the "Leader Cup". An important element of every encounter is the spiritual dimension: Eucharist, adoration and prayer.

Malta – November 2024 - Nurturing hearts through loving kindness and reason is at the heart of the Salesian educational approach. This philosophy was the driving force behind 'Nurturing Hearts', an Erasmus+ course designed to inspire youth workers to apply methods based on the principles of Salesian education in a non-formal environment. Hosted by the "Friends of Don Bosco" of Malta, the course welcomed participants from Hungary, Ukraine, Georgia, Spain, Denmark, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands, uniting them in a shared mission to create safe and transformative spaces for young people. During the course, the participants explored five spaces to nourish in the life of a young person: home, school, playground, church and theatre. Together, these spaces lay the foundation for a supportive and empowering learning environment. The event also took participants on a journey of self-discovery through the Enneagram's personality types (the system is a map that describes personality according to nine main models), guiding participants towards a greater understanding of both themselves and others. Through interactive workshops, participants learned how the Salesian approach emphasises the importance of relationships, values and presence in education. By the end of this course, one message was clear: through happiness and understanding, education can be uniquely personalised for each individual. The enthusiasm and active commitment of all those involved made this experience truly unforgettable.

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