Ciudad Real, Spain – 1963 – This black and white photograph shows a religious procession in honour of Mary Help of Christians. At the centre is the large statue of the Virgin Mary, who carries the Child Jesus in her arms. Both figures are richly dressed and surrounded by floral arrangements. In the historical context, it should be noted that this is the first Salesian procession of Mary Help of Christians in the city of Ciudad Real in 1963, and that the people portrayed in the image are members of that Salesian community. At the centre you can also see Fr Joaquín García SDB, owner of the photograph, kindly granted for publication.

Breña, Peru - 1910 - The Salesian school in Breña, flagship of Salesian schools in Peru, celebrates 125 years of institutional history. On 15 January 1900,  Fr Carlos Pane started the student section of the Salesian house in Breña, which became known as ‘Colegio Salesiano de Lima’ (today Colegio Salesiano ‘San Francisco de Sales’). In this photo, preserved by the Salesian Historical Archives, Peru, dating back to 1910, ten years after the foundation, one can see the façade of the first headquarters of the Salesian Institutesc hool which was located on the old camino a la Magdalena.

Quito, Ecuador - 1888 - The Salesians arrived in Quito on 28 January 1888. Their arrival in the country was made possible by José María Plácido Camaño, president at the time, who was aware of the great work carried out in Argentina by the Congregation. The Ecuadorian government gave the Catholic Protectorate of Arts and Trades to the Salesians, subsidising their activities. The results obtained were immediately satisfying, both for the President and Ministers of State, and for the people of Quito.