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Brazil - May 2022 - An online meeting was held on May 25 among the presidents and delegates of the Latin American federations of Don Bosco Past Pupils, convened by Eduardo Pessoa Cavalcante (Brazil), Vice President of the World Confederation of Don Bosco Past Pupils and World Councilor for the Americas. The meeting began with the following agenda: opening prayer; thematic committees: adapt and expand to serve better; possible dates for upcoming meetings and regional congresses; open interventions; and final message. Participants were encouraged by the opening prayer of Mario Lizano, President of the Costa Rican Alumni, who invited them to listen, obey and act like the Blessed Virgin. Then Eduardo Pessoa Cavalcante, shared the proposed work and organization where the intention to walk together, in communion, with faith and perseverance predominates. It was a beautiful and fruitful meeting where listening, sharing, dialogue and joy prevailed, thanks also to the help of the head of the Secretariat, the President of the Past Pupils of Argentina, Hugo Omar Marinoni. At the end all participants were thanked, reiterating the importance of the presence of Salesian delegates.

Croatia - May 2022 - After two years of preparation, eight new Salesian Cooperators from Croatia made their promise. The ceremony took place on May 21 in the Church of Mary Help of Christians in Split in the presence of the National Council of the Association of Salesian Cooperators, local Salesian Cooperators, Salesians and the faithful. On May 23 at Mary Help of Christians Church in Zagreb three married couples celebrated their commitment and joined the local Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA), which was founded in 2020. There are now 14 married couples in the ADMA and they have over 30 children almost all under the age of ten.

Warsaw, Poland - June 2022 - On June 1, the Salesians of the Warsaw Oratory organized a "Children's Day," with most of the participants, mainly children and mothers, of Ukrainian nationality. A variety of activities were organized during the day, including games, dances, environmental education, and snacks.

Anisakan, Myanmar – June 2022 - The sixth provincial chapter of the vice-province of Myanmar, under the theme of “Growth in Salesian Identity”, was held from May 26-30, at Don Bosco Retreat Centre, Anisakan. Following constitutions and regulations, the provincial chapter consisted of 22 members by right (C. 173). The two former superiors of the vice-province were also invited as special guests.

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