Gleno, East Timor - May 2016 - On 20 May, on the occasion of the commemoration of the 14th anniversary of restoration of independence of East Timor, the Salesian Fr Eligio Locatelli received the "Grande Colar com a Ordem de Timor Leste". The prestigious award was presented by the President of the Republic of East Timor, the Hon. Taur Matan Ruak, for the contribution that Fr Locatelli made for the independence and development of the country. Fr Locatelli, an Italian missionary, was a pioneer of the Salesian mission in Fatumaca and founder of the Don Bosco College of Fatumaca.

Lisbon, Portugal - May 2016 - As part of his visit to the Salesians in Portugal, from 23 to 27 May, Fr Stefano Martoglio, Councillor for the Mediterranean Region, celebrated the Eucharist on 24 May in honour of Mary Help of Christians. The Mass was attended by 2,300 pupils of the Salesian schools in Lisbon. During the visit Fr Martoglio attended a meeting of the Provincial Council, and visited some communities, giving everyone an example of optimism and hope.

Santa Fe, Argentina - May 2016 - On 29 May, Hernán Matías Rivas, SDB, was ordained priest through the laying on of hands by Bishop Dante Braida of Mendoza.