NEWS PHOTOS
Egido, Venezuela – September 2024 – The Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA) of Venezuela celebrated the 36th National Meeting in Egido, in the state of Mérida, from 27 to 29 September. The event was attended by more than 75 members of ADMA, gathered to strengthen their faith and commitment, to deepen their identity and mission, reflecting on issues such as youth participation, integral ecology and the transmission of the messages of the Congress. For three days, ADMA members from all over the country shared experiences, carried out cultural activities, made pilgrimages and participated in Eucharistic celebrations. Fraternal life together and the Salesian atmosphere characterised the meeting, which was attended by the Daughters of the Divine Saviour, the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians and the Salesians of Don Bosco.
Twardogóra, Poland – October 2024 – Provincial Community Day was celebrated on 5 October at the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Twardogóra, the spiritual heart of the Salesian Province of Wrocław, Poland (PLO), bringing together Salesians, their parents and supporters of the Salesian charism.
Santiago, Chile – October 2024 - On 4 October, after five days of competition, dedication and lots of fun, the Salesian Olympics culminated with the closing ceremony at the Salesianos Alameda Educational Centre. Fr David Rivera, Provincial Delegate for Youth Ministry, stressed the importance of desires, recalling the teachings of Don Bosco: "His dreams of a large number of young people who contribute to society as good Christians and upright citizens allow us to celebrate this moment today." In his speech he thanked all those who made possible the holding and success of the Olympics. After the award ceremony, Fr Nelson Moreno, Provincial of the Salesians in Chile, also highlighted the importance and teachings of Don Bosco's Dream at Nine Years of age: "Everything that has been experienced over these days, games, competitions, meetings, smiles and effort, is to the greater glory of God and a sign of our unity in love and service."
Seoul, South Korea – October 2024 - Fr Marcello Baek Kwanghyun was installed as the sixth Provincial of the Salesians of South Korea (KOR) on Saturday 5 October, in the chapel on the 7th floor of the Salesian Provincial House in Seoul,, in the presence of more than 300 people, including Salesians and members of the Salesian Family. The celebration was presided over by Fr Joseph Phuoc, Councillor for the East Asia-Oceania Region, who also thanked Fr Timothy Choi Woncheol, former Provincial of KOR, for his hard work during the six-year period.