Phnom Penh, Cambodia – The international volunteer programme of the Salesian Australia-Pacific  Province (AUL), called the Cagliero Project has organised the 2024 immersive programme in Cambodia for its students. From 4 to 14 July, the young participants, from different Salesian schools in Australia, together with the programme managers, were welcomed with pleasure at their first destination, the Don Bosco Salesian Technical School in Phnom Penh. They carried out animation and dance activities, support for the teaching of arts and crafts, sports, games, and English lessons with the aim of sharing special moments with young Cambodians. In addition, Australian students participated in the hands-on project, a key part of the immersive programmes, with which they supported the repair of the school's roofs. As an educational part of the programme, the participants were also able to carry out cultural activities. The Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum were the two places that made students reflect on the impact that armed conflicts have on a nation. The programme continued in the border town of Poipet, with a short stop to visit the two Salesian schools in Battambang. In Poipet, activities similar to those in Phnom Penh were carried out and, in addition, the group had the opportunity to visit the mythical city of Siem Reap. At the end of the trip the participants shared their feelings and thoughts about the experience. Despite the short time spent in Cambodia and language difficulties, young Cambodian and Australian students have created a lasting friendship based on love.

Medellín, Colombia – July 2024 - Last Sunday, 28 July, Fr José Ariel Guerrero Castro assumed the position of Superior of the Salesian Province St Luis Bertrand of Medellín, Colombia (COM) for the 2024-2030 period. The installation marks the beginning of a new stage in the government of the Province, which carries out an excellent educational and evangelising work in the area of western Colombia. The ceremony was presided over by Fr Hugo Orozco Sánchez, Councillor for the Interamerica Region, at the El Sufragio Salesian work, in the presence of Fr Luis Fernando Valencia Mosquera, former Provincial, involving other Salesians from all over the country, as well as family members and parishioners. The ceremony also paid tribute to the historical journey of the COM Province and all its leaders, since its foundation in 1957; as well as the role of the  El Sufragio work, the first COM provincial house, where generations of Salesians were formed. Finally, the event reaffirmed and renewed the fundamental mission of the Salesians in the community: to be signs and bearers of God's love, placing themselves as the animating nucleus of the entire Educative and Pastoral Community (EPC).

Rome, Italy – July 2024 - The Rector Major of the Salesians, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, met on 26 July, at the Salesian Headquarters in Rome, with the representatives of the Salesian Historical Institute (ISS), Fr Thomas Anchukandam, Director; Fr Aldo Giraudo, Councillor; Fr Hendry Dominic, Councillor; Fr Stanisław Zimniak, Coordinating Secretary and Editor-in-Chief of the "Ricerche Storiche Salesiane", as well as Secretary-Treasurer of the Salesian History Association (ACSSA). On behalf of both the ISS and the ACSSA, they expressed their gratitude to the Rector Major for having had his constant and concrete support for research and study on Salesian memory. On this occasion, the first issue of this year's "Ricerche Storiche Salesiane", with dedication, and the volume: "Giovanni Bosco, Predicazione", edited by Fr. Aldo Giraudo and Fr. Massimo Schwarzel, were handed over to Cardinal Fernández Artime. The meeting ended with best wishes to Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime for a fruitful service to the Church.