Nairobi, Kenya – August 2024 – The Provincial Council Members, Rectors of communities from Kenya and South Sudan and Heads of Province level commissions gathered together at Don Bosco Youth Educational Services, Nairobi, Kenya for the annual meeting and training of Rectors from 5 to 9 August 2024. The first three days were fruitful training sessions led by the Strathmore University Business School Nairobi, on Leadership and Management. The training sessions were adapted and tailored for the needs of the Province. The first day of training was led by Dr. Wilfred Marube on Effective Communication Management. He was able to engage the participants on relevant topics such as "Leadership as influencing, Understanding the communication process, Communication for effective relationships, Listening skills, Feedback and Communication Strategy." The second day was led by Dr. Freshia Waweru on Financial Management, keeping the focus on Mission and Resources. She was able to deal on the topics of "Budgets, Financial Sustainability, Financial Statements, and Mission Impact and Financial Sustainability Assessment". The third day was led by Dr. Lois Oburu, focusing on Managing people. She began with "Emotional Intelligence – Leading Others", especially Generation Z, who form the majority of our young confreres and the young people we minister to. Then she went on to the topic of "Personal Leadership – Self-Awareness". And the final part was on "Effective People Management" and how we are called to leave a Legacy. The last two days were days of planning and reporting. The Province "5-year plan" was discussed and adopted by the Rectors. So too, the annual plan of the Province. "These five days were days of interaction, joy, closeness, information and experience sharing, and spiritual input. We return to our mission stations with a plan and with renewed enthusiasm” a Salesian stated.

Tiruchy, India – August 2024 – On the occasion of its Silver Jubilee, the Salesian Province of Tiruchy (INT) has developed a Policy for Integral Ecology with a vision of "A healthy and Sustainable World, where the Integrity of God's Creation is Valued, Protected and Promoted". For the past 25 years, the Province has been involved in various environmental protection initiatives, spearheading in organising 585 eco clubs with 11,480 young people in the southern part of Tamil Nadu. Pope Francis’ Laudato Si ’and the call from the Congregation, urged the Provine to develop a holistic and inclusive policy for Integral Ecology. After extensive discussion with lay mission partners, young people, and every community in the Province, the Province released the "Policy for Integral Ecology." Fr Stefano Martoglio, SDB, the Vicar of the Rector Major, released the Policy and the first copy was received by Fr Biju Michael, Regional Councillor for South Asia. Fr Agilan Sarprasadam, Provincial, Fr Recopar Royan, Delegate for Don Bosco Green Alliance, and SYM leaders Alex and Priyadharshini were present for the occasion. The policy is sure to guide and direct the path in preserving the integrity of God's creation.

Turin, Italy – 11 August 2024 – Presiding over the Eucharist with young men and women at the Salesian Synod of Young People, on Sunday, 11 August, Card. Ángel Fernández Artime officiated at his last Mass as Rector Major in the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin. At the end of the celebration, the 10th Successor of Don Bosco also placed his signature in the register of bishops and cardinals at the sanctuary and basilica, in memory of this historic circumstance.