Pejo Fonti, Italy - The Salesians of Don Bosco have celebrated the 65th anniversary of their presence in Val di Pejo, in Trentino, at the "Casa per vacie Hotel Aurora" a hospitality facility that has been welcoming children, teenagers and young people for summer and winter holidays since the 1950s. At the solemn moment of the blessing of a shrine created by a young craftsman from Cogolo, in addition to the groups of children and young people present, the Parish Priest of Pejo, Fr Enrico Pret, the Assistant Parish Priest Fr Michele Canestrini, the Deputy Mayor Paolo Moreschini, some Councillors and several representatives, collaborators of the structure, friends and locals spoke. The Salesians included Fr Gianluca Marchesi, Economer of the Salesian Lombardy Emiliana Province (ILE) and Fr Giuseppe Battello, a 99-year-old confrere who opened the place at the end of the 1950s and was Reector of the House in the first thirty years of its activity. The Hotel Aurora, located in the Stelvio National Park, is a hospitality facility that over the years has been renovated by the Salesians with large internal and external spaces and a functional welcome for the activities of its guests. In the light of the Salesian mission, Aurora adheres to a Plastic-Free Project and carries out multiple solidarity initiatives, including the Merciful Hospitality projects of the Italian Religious Hospitality Association.

Ngozi, Burundi – July 2024 – On 5 July, at the Cathedral of Ngozi, Bishop Georges Bizimana, Bishop of the Diocese of Ngozi, celebrated the conferral of the ministries of reader and the acolyte on a large number of candidates, testifying to the fact that Burundi has many vocations to consecrated life. The next day, 6 July, was a day of joy and grace for the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the diocese of Ngozi. The ceremonies began with a long procession and, on the occasion the bishop presented the results achieved by the diocese since its creation, tracing its history and the various pastors who have followed each other over the years, and drawing up a balance sheet in view of a better future. Bishop Bizimana presided over the ordination to the diaconate of 12 candidates and the priestly ordination of 15 deacons. Among the latter, 10 deacons are diocesan, 3 missionaries and 2 Salesians of Don Bosco: Alexandre Majambere and Aaron Rivuzimana. In addition to numerous bishops, priests, men and women religious from various parts of the world, the ceremonies were attended by the country's senior political leaders, including the Minister of the Interior, the Minister of National Defence, the former President of the Republic, Domitien Ndayizeye, as well as other leaders.

Cairo, Egypt – July 2024 - The mission group from the Salesian Province of Southern Italy (IME) has carried out the first week of activity at the Salesian Oratory in Cairo – Zeitun. The summer games bring together young Sudanese migrants and Egyptians, creating moments of joy and sharing. The leaders are dedicating their time with passion to offer an unforgettable experience to all the children and young people at the oratory.