Natal, Brazil - September 2016 - The Natal City Council has held a Solemn Session in tribute to the 80 years of the Salesian College "São José", officially celebrated on 20 September. During the commemoration diplomas were awarded to Rectors, former Rectors and employees of the Salesian College in recognition of the significant service provided.

Jhajjar, India - September 2016 - Fr Giordano Piccinotti, SDB, Economer of the Province of Lombardy-Emiliana and executive director of the  Don Bosco Onlus Foundation, is visiting some Salesian missions in India. In the Jhajjar district, near New Delhi, he visited "Don Bosco Pasahaur", built 10 years ago in an area where there are 500 kilns for making bricks.  Children under 10 years of age work there 12 hours a day. The Salesian community is building a village to help these children. It has launched an awareness programme for women and child workers, created centres for disadvantaged children and provides education and assistance to the most needy.

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea - September 2016 - On 24 and 25 September Salesian Family Day was celebrated, the first since the establishment of the new Vice-Province of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands (PGS). The event was presided over by Fr Peter Baquero, SDB, Superior of PGS, with 70 participants, including members of the Salesians, Salesian Cooperators, ADMA, Past Pupils, the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and the FMA.