Zagreb, Croatia - 1970 - This old picture, dating back to April 15, 1970, depicts a group of Salesians in front of the church of Mary Help of Christians in Zagreb. Two years later than this snapshot, the Croatian Salesian Province "St John Bosco" was officially established, and on January 24, on the occasion of the Feast Day of St. Francis de Sales, it celebrated the 50th anniversary of its foundation.

Turin, Italy - 1922 - The Michele Rua Salesian Oratory celebrates its first 100 years this year. It was in fact 1922 when Fr Lunati opened the doors of this oratory, which soon became a place of worship and play that welcomed many children, children of the many migrations that have colored the face of the neighborhood. Even today, like 100 years ago, the oratory welcomes many young people, all of whom are part of the large community of Michele Rua.

Japan - 1926 - On 8 February ninety-six years ago, the first Salesians arrived in Japan, landing in the port of Moji. The confreres arrived there under the guidance of Fr Vincenzo Cimatti, a Salesian rich in great goodness, gifted with intelligence and uncommon human gifts, a joyful and creative musician. In this image, dating back to 1926 and currently kept at the "Chimatti Museum" in Chōfu, in the Tokyo metropolitan area, Fr Cimatti is portrayed with a group of children.