NEWS PHOTOS
Perugia, Italy - June 2021 - On 19 June the inauguration of the new reception/refreshments-area/bar/services and all the other innovative works carried out within the entire sports-recreational complex of the Salesian Youth Sports Center was celebrated in Perugia “PGS Don Bosco”. The Superior of the Salesian Circumscription of Central Italy (ICC), Fr Stefano Aspurati, the Municipal Councilor Paolo Befani, representing the Mayor, Andrea Romizi, and the Councilor for Sport, Clara Pastorelli, presided over the inauguration. The event took place in the presence of the young people of "PGS Don Bosco", their families, the Salesian Cooperators, and the Salesian Past Pupils, the representatives of the companies that carried out the work, and the benefactors. After the cutting of the tricolor ribbon and the subsequent blessing of the new premises, outdoor refreshments followed in an atmosphere of great cordiality, friendship and serenity, in full harmony with Don Bosco's charism. The event took place in view of the centenary of the Salesian presence in Perugia, which since 1922 has been working in favor of young people, especially the most needy, preparing them to become good Christians and upright citizens.
Freetown, Sierra Leone - June 2021 - As the main child protection and rehabilitation agency in Sierra Leone, the Salesian "Don Bosco Fambul" house commemorates the Day of the African Child every year, together with its small beneficiaries. This year, the event focused on the culture and traditions of four African nations - Sierra Leone, South Africa, Kenya and Egypt - and also included a narrative on how to care for children in the 21st century. Other activities were then organized aimed at entertaining the minors received at the Salesian center and at alleviating their traumas.
Sevilla, Spain - June 2021 - On 19 June, in the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians of the Holy Trinity of Sevilla, Fr Ángel Asurmendi, Superior of the Salesian Province "Mary Help of Christians" (SMX), presided over the celebration during which three Salesians made their perpetual vows: Israel José Hernández Balboza, Norbert Mamba Kabongo, and Pedro Ignacio Porto Valero.
Tiruchy, India - June 2021 - The Salesian Province of Tiruchy (INT) continues the fight against the pandemic by distributing food and basic necessities to the most vulnerable families.