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.

Yakutsk, Russia – August 11, 2024 – After completing the 2 years of formation necessary to recognise and consolidate their vocation, Nikolay, Ekaterina and Eugenia, three parishioners from the Catholic community of Yakutsk, capital of the Republic of Sakha-Yakutia, Russia, have made their apostolic promise as Salesian Cooperators. In recent years they have been guided by the Salesian Cooperators of Slovakia, Mária and Pavel Jarkovskí, the Rector of the Salesian community, Fr Ján Krupa, and the parish priest Fr Pavol Michalka. The solemn promise was made in the presence of the Provincial of Slovakia, Fr Peter Timko, and the Horňák husband and wife team, Salesian Cooperators from Slovakia. The new Salesian Cooperators thus expanded the ranks of the Salesian Family in Russia and joined their brother and sister Cooperators already active in Moscow. At this time the words of Don Bosco resonate above all: "The work of the Cooperators will spread to all countries, it will spread throughout the Christian world, supported by the right hand of God!" And now, even in the coldest place in the world. The city of Yakutsk is located in the far northest of the country where winter temperatures drop below -50°C. The promises of the new Cooperators deepens the joy in this jubilee year for the Yakutsk Salesians who this year are commemorating 30 years and the establishment of the parish, as well as 15 years since the consecration of the only Catholic church in the Republic of Sakha-Yakutia.

Bangalore, India – August 2024 – "Dream Your Dream" is a musical tribute to Don Bosco's transformative dream, which is celebrating its 200th anniversary, newly released by Salesian Cleric Martin Joshua Savio, a student of Visual Communication, belonging to the Salesian Province of Bangalore. The musical piece draws inspiration from the unique moment in Don Bosco's life — his profound dream he experienced at the age of nine, where the Blessed Virgin Mary instructed him to transform "wolves into lambs" through the power of love. Conceptualised and coordinated by Fr Jiji Kalavanal SDB from the Salesian Province of Bangalore, the project utilised cutting-edge AI tools in its production, showcasing the innovative and creative approach taken. The collaborative effort from a group of friends working remotely from various parts of the country further brought this vision to life, a testament to the power of technology and teamwork. A karaoke version will soon be released for those interested in creating their renditions.
The song is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W9M2SinOeKI