(ANS - Nizza Monferrato) - As part of the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), this year the traditional "Feast of World Recognition" of the FMA towards their Superior wants to be an expression of gratitude to the Lord for the generous yes of Mother Chiara Cazzuola to the service of animation and government in the Institute. The festivities to celebrate the anniversary will last three days - from April 24 to 26 - and will take place between Mornese, Nizza Monferrato, and Turin, the places of the origins of the FMA.

(ANS – Bangalore) – The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our lives. Global security is now constantly threatened by the continuous insurgencies from extremist groups and geopolitical tensions between nations. Moreover, environmental sustainability and climate change are currently challenging nations to act urgently. These societal maladies will fester until we direct our focus on the young, the future generation. Addressing the various challenges facing today's youth requires a comprehensive, intergenerational, and cross-sectoral approach, with the participation of governments, corporates, youth, and all segments of society. Empowerment of youth would require a holistic approach along the terms of educational attainment, digital accessibility, poverty reduction, employability, environment protection, and youth entrepreneurship.

(ANS) - From February 28 to March 4, the 15th Continental Meeting of the Salesian Social America Network (RASS) was held on the theme "Working in Unity in the Face of America's Social Challenges." The meeting was conducted in virtual mode and with formative themes focused on the challenges of the social sector from the perspective of the Church, the United Nations, and the Salesian Congregation. In addition, group work sessions were held to foster reflection and sharing of experiences among the 57 participants, representing 18 Provinces and 22 countries.

(ANS - Rome) - The "International Congress of Salesian Works and Social Services" that will take place in Turin-Valdocco from 28 September to 2 October 2022 is one of the major events on the calendar this year for the Youth Ministry Sector. The congress, which is expected to draw more than 300 participants from across the Salesian world, opened for registration last Tuesday, March 1.

(ANS - Rome) - The Salesian Congregation and the Salesian Pontifical University (UPS) announce the International Convention dedicated to "St. Francis de Sales: Posterity - Spirituality - Pedagogy", which will take place from 18 to 20 November 2022 at UPS, in Rome. Four hundred years after the death of this great saint, which occurred in Lyon on December 28, 1622, the conference intends to offer a contribution to the study of his life, his works, and the influence of his thought and spirituality.

(ANS - Rome) - In Turin’s Don Bosco House Museum, the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, recently inaugurated the year dedicated to Saint Francis de Sales on the 400th anniversary of his death. The content of the Strenna and the in-depth study of the figure of the holy Savoyard bishop during the days of spirituality of the Salesian Family, held in Turin from 13 to 16 January, signaled the beginning of the year dedicated to him. In continuity with these initiatives, the Study Center ‘Opera dei Tabernacoli Viventi’, in collaboration with the Conference of the Salesian Provinces of Italy (CISI) - Formation Sector, is promoting the third meeting of the course "Which Salesians for today's young people?" on the theme "St. Francis de Sales and the Eucharist", to be held Saturday 22 January from 9 to 10:15 a.m. (UTC+1).

(ANS – Bruxelles) – The event “Our hope for Europe: Conference on the Future of Europe” will be held on 7 December 2021, 19:00 – 21:00 (CET) at the Chapel for Europe, Brussels, Belgium. The Executive Secretary of Don Bosco International, Mr Renato Cursi, is joining the conversation in the event’s second session. The event is part of the churches’ contribution to the ongoing Conference on the Future of Europe.

(ANS - Turin) - On Saturday, 27 November 2021, a conference was held at the Aula Magna of the Faculty of Theology at Crocetta in Turin, to study the spiritual figure of the Venerable Salesian, Fr Giuseppe Quadrio, on the occasion of the centenary of his birth in Vervio, in the province of Sondrio, Italy, on November 28, 1922.

(ANS - Rome) - Over the past weekend, from 26 to 28 November, the General Assembly, the most important meeting of the World Confederation of Past Pupils of Don Bosco, which occurs every six years, took place online. On the occasion, the World Presidency was also renewed, which since yesterday has been entrusted to the leadership of Bryan Magro, Maltese Past Pupil, the current Economer of the Confederation.