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Kinshasa – DR Congo – September 2024 – On Sunday, 22 September, the visit of Fr Joan Lluís Playà, SDB, Central Delegate of the Rector Major for the Salesian Family Secretariat to the Salesian Vice-Province of Africa Congo Congo (ACC) has come to an end. The day began with the Mass celebrated by Fr Playà, in which the members of the Salesian Family of Kinshasa participated. At the end of the Mass there was a moment of exchanged during which the members of the Salesian Family thanked Fr Playà for the visit and offered him various souvenirs.
Bellflower, United States – September 2024 – The Youth Ministry team of the Salesian Province of the United States West (SUO) met on 21 September at St John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California, to begin an enthusiastic series of meetings. After the opening prayer and the invitation to reflect on what gives hope, the day continued with a discussion based on Strenna 2024. Focus was on the dreams and aspirations of young people who attend Salesian communities and they reflected on how to create more opportunities for young people. Also taking part in the event was Fr Fabian Cardenas, SDB, Provincial Delegate for Youth Ministry, who led the group in a review of strategic and pastoral plans. In conclusion, updates and inspirational testimonials were shared for all those present. Overall, this meeting was not only a review of the work in progress but an appreciation of the effort made by the Salesians to give strength to the young people of the Province.
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – September 2024 - Leaders in the parish of Mary Help of Christians, Sabama Oratory - students of the MHC TVET and some from DBTI, had the opportunity to participate in a formation programme on 20 and 21 September at the Sivarai Namona Pastoral Centre in Bomana. The programme was organised by Fr Ambrose Pereira, SDB, parish priest, with the help of Sister Theresa Trinh Vu, FMA, who has been instrumental in coordinating the students in oratory programmes at MHC parish, Sabama since 2023. The formation programme, with its theme, "Sharing our talents and gifts", was dynamic, characterised by moments of prayer, fun, games and discussions.
Santiago, Chile – September 2024 - The Salesians of Don Bosco from all the religious communities in the country gathered on 23 September at the Lo Cañas Spirituality Centre to celebrate the St Gabriel the Archangel Province of Chile Provincial Day (CIL). The meeting, traditionally held near the liturgical feast of the holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, was aimed at giving thanks to God and celebrating an active and current Province, which projects its charismatic work into the future. The morning involved an address by the Auxiliary Bishop of Santiago, Bishop Alberto Lorenzelli, SDB, and the celebration of the Eucharist presided over by the Provincial, Fr Nelson Moreno. During his homily, the Provincial said: "Let us thank God for all of us who today form the Province of St Gabriel the Archangel, 90 Salesians, four postnovices and three students of Theology. We are building today together, and while our past has been important, tomorrow will be much more important, because I am encouraged by the certainty and confidence of knowing that each of us brings the best of himself to our Province." In the afternoon, recognition was given to some Salesians who received the "Camilo Ortúzar Montt" award from the Provincial, Fr Nelson Moreno, and from the Economer, Fr Néstor Muñoz, for their service and Salesian life. A video was presented in honour of some Salesians who celebrate different jubilees.