Mostazal, Chile – October 2024 - The last major event in 2024 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) in Chile is CampoBosco which is taking place from 30 October at the Hacienda de Picarquín, located in Casas de Peuco s/n, San Francisco de Mostazal, O'Higgins Region. Last held in 2015 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Don Bosco, this new edition of CampoBosco aims to be an unforgettable experience for all participants, bringing together the Salesian community in a celebration of faith, commitment and shared joy. One of the largest Salesian meetings of all time in Chile sees the participation of 1,400 young people from the country's Salesian schools and more than 700 people from the communities of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA). The days include work in which every dimension of Don Bosco's dream at the age of nine will be explored, from an anthropological, Christological and charismatic perspective. The activities begin with morning prayer, and then are divided into three large spaces: formation moments during the morning; afternoons of online games and formation oratory and evenings of community shows.

Funchal, Portugal – October 2024 – For the Salesians, 25 October marked the beginning of the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of their presence in Funchal, Madeira (1950-2025). The school courtyard was the centre of celebrations with the students during the morning with music, folk dances, speeches and cake for all. In the evening, the Bishop of Funchal, Bishop Nuno Brás, presided at the Eucharist, in the presence of Fr Tarcízio Morais, Superior of the Salesian Province of Portugal (por), and the local civil, religious and military authorities. Representatives of the Past Pupils, the Salesian Family, "Juventude Atlântico Clube", "Art & Sal" and other guests linked to the presence of the Salesians in Funchal over the years since the arrival, development and consolidation of Don Bosco's educational project in the lands of the "Pearl of the Atlantic".

Satgaon, India – October 2024 – Salesian Fr Francis Bosco, National Director of the Salesian Migrant Desk, addressed 49 head and village catechists on the occasion of a three-day formation opportunity for the Diocese of Diphu, held at the Mary Help of Christians Church in Satgaon, Assam. The event, held on 27 October, aimed to educate local Church leaders on the urgent issues of migrants. Fr Albert Thyrniang, Parish Priest of Satgaon, presented his extensive survey of 1,596 migrant workers, shedding light on the socio-economic factors that drive young people in the Northeast to seek work in urban centres. Fr Francis Bosco, in his address, drew attention to the difficult living conditions of migrants, who face issues such as low wages, unhealthy working conditions, discrimination and poor knowledge of their legal rights. Offering practical insights into the legislative landscape that affects migrant workers, Fr Francis Bosco therefore provided catechists with the tools to become a real help for migrant families. This meeting reflects the constant dedication of local catechists in supporting these workers and the commitment to ensure that primary needs are met and rights are guaranteed.