Mumbai, India – September 2024 – With the aim of providing SYM leaders with a platform to connect, share experiences and strengthen the understanding of their role, the Salesian Province of Mumbai hosted a joint meeting of the Mumbai (INB) and Panjim (INP) Provincial Leaders. The event took place at Don Bosco Matunga from 31 August to 1 September. Also present at the event was Fr Leon Cruz Rathinam, Youth Ministry Delegate for the INB Province, who provided a complete overview of the history and development of the SYM. Fr Dinesh Vasava then conducted a session on Christian leadership and the role of leaders in the Christian community In these days, moreover, Ms Menezes and Mr Leander Pereira shared their experiences at the Salesian Youth Synod. Finally, after a series of recreational and educational activities, such as the visit to the Archdiocesan Heritage Museum, the event ended with a sharing and commitment session in which the participants shared their experiences and made commitments for their roles within the SYM. The meeting was, therefore, a valuable opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Rimini, Italy – September 2024 - A meeting of Salesian Cooperators (ASC) from the Middle East who have been resident in Europe for years (Italy, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands) took place in Rimini from 30 August to 1 September. The event was led by Antonio Boccia, World ASC Coordinator, Italo Canaletti, Head of ASC for Italy, the Middle East and Malta, and Fr Aisen Barbar, SDB. The programme included spiritual themes, formation, sharing, as well as moments of preparation and pentiential rite, prayers and masses. The concept of the identity of the Salesian Cooperator in today's world was explored and issues related to the group of Salesian Cooperators of the Middle East in Europe were discussed, with an exchange of ideas to strengthen the group spiritually, operationally and organizationally. There were also cultural moments, sharing of spiritual experiences, and planning of future meetings.

Chimpay, Argentina – August 2024 - On Monday 26 August, the day of Ceferino Namuncurá's 138th birthday, the Educational Community of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Luis Beltrán, went to Chimpay to participate in the celebrations. The students of the three educational centres went to the Ceferin Park to celebrate a different day where faith, friendship, nature and fraternal sharing were combined. The students' families joined in with the proposal and participated in the Mass celebrated by the Salesian Bishop of Viedma, Bishop Esteban Laxague, together with Fr Antonio Sánchez Lara, parish priest of Chimpay and other invited priests. After the mass, a lunch and a large cake were shared to celebrate Ceferino's birthday and followed by the games organized by the students of the 5th grade of the second grade secondary school and, for the youngest, by the teachers of the primary school. It was a different day in which the teachings of Don Bosco, the feelings of the original communities and the river that identifies and nourishes the people of the Rio Negro were combined.