(ANS – Budapest) – At the end of October, the Salesians and the Salesian Family in Hungary experienced a week filled with spirituality and fraternity through two significant events: the annual Spiritual Exercises for the members of the St Stephen the King Province (UNG) and the Day of the Salesian Family, on the occasion of the anniversary of the birth of Blessed Stephen Sandor. Both events were enriched by the presence of Fr Pascual Chavez, Rector Major Emeritus.

(ANS – Panjim) – The Regional Meeting of Youth Ministry Delegates of South Asia was held at Don Bosco Panjim, Goa, from October 31 to November 4 with Youth Ministry Delegates from 11 provinces across India and Sri Lanka. Organized by the Youth Ministry Department of the Congregation in collaboration with Don Bosco Youth Animation (DBYA), South Asia, New Delhi, the meeting brought together representatives dedicated to taking forward youth ministry across the region.

(ANS – Valencia) – The rains that reached the southeast of Spain, accompanied by strong winds and tornadoes, were caused by a meteorological phenomenon known as  a High Altitude Isolated Depression (DANA, in Spanish). It all began last Tuesday, 29 October when torrential rains caused the overflow of rivers and streams and a series of particularly catastrophic floods in the province of Valencia. More than 220 people have died, although the official figure is still increasing, and dozens are still missing due to the serious floods that have hit this region especially.

(ANS – Bangkok) – The Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival (DBGYFF) 2024 left a profound impact in Thailand with screenings held across multiple venues, creating a shared experience that united young filmmakers, educators, and community leaders around themes of environmental awareness and social responsibility. During the screenings, local filmmakers were recognized and honored for their participation and achievements. Focused on this year’s inspiring theme, “I Have a Dream: Youth and Climate Change – Making Mother Earth Cleaner and Greener,” the festival introduced youth from diverse backgrounds to the powerful role they can play in addressing global issues through cinema.

(ANS – Castelnuovo Don Bosco) – The General Councillor for Youth Ministry, Fr Miguel Angel García Morcuende, visited the European novitiate at Colle Don Bosco from 27 to 30 October 2024. The Salesian community is currently composed of six formators and 27 novices belonging to the Province of Croatia (CRO), Slovenia (SLO), Northeast Italy (INE), Lombard-Emilian Italy (ILE), Piedmont and Valle d 'Aosta Circumscription Italy (ICP), Saint James the Greater Spain (SSM), Mary Help of Christians Spain (SMX), Austria (AUS), Warsaw Poland (PLE), Piła Poland (PLO) and Ukraine (UKR).