Cáceres, Spain – 1956 – This photograph, taken in 1956, captures a moment from the blessing ceremony of the machinery at the Vocational Training School in Cáceres. At the event, project director,  Fr. Francisco Gamarro SDB, the then-Bishop of Coria-Cáceres, Monsignor Llopis Ivorra, the President of the Provincial Council of Cáceres, and other local civil authorities of the time were also present. The school was located in the former convent of San Francisco, which had long been under the care of the Franciscans. It was later managed by the Salesians for about ten years, until August 1964. Even today, many former students fondly remember the Salesians for their dedication and work at the school.

Rome, Italy – 1950 – On March 5, 1950, a joyful crowd filled St. Peter’s Square to celebrate the Beatification of Dominic Savio. That morning, the official proclamation (Breve) was read, in which Pope Pius XII declared the Venerable Dominic Savio among the Blessed. The event was met with great joy and emotion by the faithful gathered. The following day, March 6, the Pope granted a special audience to the many young people and pilgrims who had traveled to Rome for the beatification. A short documentary capturing the key moments of this historic event is available on the YouTube channel of the Archivio Luce Cinecittà.

Cordoba, Argentina – 1929 – This black and white photograph captures a moment of the gymnastic activities of the students at the "Pio X" Institute, dating back to the year 1929. The school, located in the Argentine city of Cordoba, was founded in 1905 and is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year. In the image, surrounding the school, the "Colegio Normal de Maestros" (Teachers’ Training College) and the "Maternidad Provincial" (Maternity Hospital) of Cordoba can be seen.