Guwahati, India - October 2024 - Young priests in the quinquennium phase belonging to the Indian Provinces of Guwahati and Dimapur gathered at the Provincial House in Guwahati for an inter-provincial meeting from 10 to 13 October. It provided them with a platform for reflection and sharing. The participants, 45 in total, were welcomed by Fr Bivan Rodrigues Mukhim, Vice-Provincial of Guwahati. During the days, during which many Salesians took part, the young priests shared their expectations and emphasised the value of such meetings for their spiritual and pastoral journey. There was no lack of moments of recollection and Eucharistic Adoration, which enabled the participants to deepen their spiritual bond. Then, on 12 October, Fr Sebastian Kuricheal, Superior of the India-Guwahati Province (ING), celebrated Mass, inviting the young priests to reflect on their vocation and commitment to the Salesian mission. On the last day, 13 October, Fr Kuricheal addressed the young Salesians, encouraging them to commit themselves more deeply to their apostolate, particularly in their efforts to assist and guide youth.

Cebu, Philippines – October 2024 – On 11 October the Salesians gathered at the Don Bosco Technical College in Cebu (DBTC), AVR, for a seminar on health and well-being aimed at maintaining physical health. Dr. Floro Camenforte, Jr., discussed the three leading causes of disease and provided practical ways to improve health. In his closing statement, Dr. Camenforte reminded the Salesians of John 13:17, “If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them,” encouraging them to put into practice what they have learned. The Salesians actively participated in the seminar, particularly during the space dedicated to dialogue. In the afternoon, the Salesians took part in a vocation campaign to inspire Bosconians to explore their own vocational paths. After the campaign, a friendly football match was held between Salesians, Novices and Aspirants and the Varsity players U17 and U19 of the DBTC. This activity helped to build the spirit of community and strengthen the ties between Salesians and Bosconians in the playground. The event was organised by the Formation Commission, led by Fr Adrian Mendoza, SDB.

Yeosu, South Korea – October 2024 - The Sarasit Pithayalai Ban Pong School Marching Band was nominated by the Thailand Marching Band Association to represent Thailand at the 2024 Yeosu Marching Festival, an international festival of marching bands held in Yeosu, South Korea, from 9 to 16 October. The Salesian musical band is made up of 52 students aged between 12 and 18, 8 teachers and parents, under the leadership of Fr Somrote Chaichana, SDB, Director of the school, and Fr Chinnawat Suvadinkul, SDB. During the event, the Sarasit Marching Band participated in the Street Parade along the Yeosu coastal road and performed at the Marching Festival Opening Ceremon and the " Wind Music Festival, which attracted a large number of visitors. After the event, the students undertook a study trip to learn about Korean culture from 14 to 16 October, warmly welcomed by the Salesians at the headquarters of the Salesian Province of Seoul (KOR). The Sarasit School Marching Band has received many awards worldwide and also performed in front of Pope John Paul II at Castel Gandolfo in 2003 and, on the occasion of Pope Francis' visit to Thailand in 2019, performed, together with the Salesian Schools' Marching Band, to welcome the Pope at the Suphachalasai National Stadium in Bangkok. The support and promotion of the Salesian School Marching Band in Thailand are a clear demonstration that the Salesians of Don Bosco care about the formation of young people in the Salesian spirit, because music helps to sharpen the minds of young people.