NEWS PHOTOS
Sliema, Malta – July 2024 – Saturday, 6 July was a festive occasion for the Salesian Family in Malta who celebrated the bicentennial of Don Bosco's Dream at 9 years of age. During the celebration, the installation ceremony of the new Superior of the Salesian Office of Malta (MLT), Fr Eric Cachia, took place. He swore an oath of fidelity to the Church and the Salesian Congregation before Fr Roman Jachimowicz, Councillor for the Central and North Europe Region. Present were Archbishop Savio Hon Tai-Fai, SDB, Apostolic Nuncio to Malta and Libya; Fr Biju Michael, Councillor for the South Asia Region; Fr Guido Garino, Secretary of the General Council; Fr Fabio Attard, Head of Formation of Salesians and Laity in Europe, and other personalities. It was also the occasion to celebrate the anniversary of the priesthood and religious profession of Charles Cini, Joe Cini, Sandro Camilleri and Antoine Farrugia.
Novo Mesto, Slovenia – June 2024 – On the eve of the Feast of St Peter and Paul, 28 June, Bishop Andrej Saje, bishop of Novo Mesto, Slovenia, ordained Salesian Gregor Markelc to the priesthood . He is originally from the parish of Šentrupert in Dolenjska. The ordination took place during a joyful celebration at the Novo Mesto Cathedral. Also present were Fr Peter Končan, Superior of the Salesian Province of Slovenia, Bishop Stanislav Hočevar, SDB, Bishop Emeritus of Beograd, Bishop Andrej Glavan, Bishop Emeritus of Novo Mesto, Salesians, men and women religious. The celebration was then enriched by a musical performance with songs, organ and flute, performed by friends of the newly ordained.
Estoril, Portugal – June 2024 – To celebrate the end of the school year, at the end of June, students from Estoril's Accademia del Palco and Musicentro staged lively and engaging performances at the city's Senhora da Boa Nova Auditorium. The first musical was created on 23 June by the young people of the Accademia del Palco, a group of shows, theatre and dance coordinated by the Salesians in Estoril, who for the occasion tried their hand at staging the famous Wizard of Oz. 170 young artists brought this literary classic to the stage, bringing to life the unforgettable characters of Dorothy, the Toto puppy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion. A few days later, on 25 June, it was the turn of the Musicentro, which presented a selection of their repertoire to the public, exciting all those present. The Director of the centre, Paulo Muiños, was also enthusiastic, stating how significant it is to witness the growth of students and see the emergence of new talents up close.
Naeri, South Korea – July 2024 – A summer seminar for Salesians in Initial Formation in the Salesian Province of South Korea (KOR) was held in Naeri, Taean, from Monday 1 to Thursday 4 July. The seminar, focusing on The Salesian Family, was attended by numerous young Salesians in Initial Formation, accompanied by the Commission dedicated to them and Fr Timothy Won Chol Choi, KOR Provincial. During these days full of events and activities, the young men were able to listen to the testimonies of representatives of the various groups of the Salesian Family, noting how the Salesian mission, inherited from Don Bosco, is carried out in very diverse and enriching ways. Representatives of the Salesian Cooperators, the Past Pupils, the Association of Mary Help of Christians, the Volunteers of Don Bosco (VDB) and the Caritas Sisters of Jesus took part in the various days. Participants had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the lush nature of Naeri, sharing moments of dialogue and play. Following this, Salesians in Initial Formation will be able to put into practice what they learned during the seminar in the various places of summer apostolate to which they will be assigned.