NEWS
(ANS – Rome) – Hope, faith and charity: the theological virtues, in this order, are the heart of the pastoral proposal for the three-year period 2024/2027 for the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM). After the three-year period that is about to end, the SYM wants to remain close to young people, continuing to grow together as Salesian Italy. In the process that led to the drafting of this document, it was essential to share discernment with Salesians, Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, Salesian Cooperators and the associations promoted and co-promoted by the national centres, in particular the Sociocultural Youth Cinecircles (CGS) and Youth and Social Tourism (TGS).
(ANS – Chinchwad) – On 17 April 2024, Don Bosco, Chinchwad, marked a significant achievement with the inauguration of its new Electric Vehicle (EV) Training Lab, a collaborative effort with Schaeffler India. This initiative, in partnership with Don Bosco, Kurla, aims to equip young individuals with the technical skills necessary for the burgeoning EV sector.
(ANS – Pamplona) – The Salesians in Pamplona are involved in the INFINITE European project, which aims to boost and support the rapid progress of printed electronics, providing professional profiles and specialist knowledge. The project team will create a cooperation network of centres of professional excellence to ensure European prosperity in this field.
(ANS – Pordenone) – The centenary celebrations at Collegio Don Bosco Pordenone continue: after the solemn start in 31 January 2024, the events continue to receive an excellent response from the city. "This special anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the noble educational traditions that have characterised this institution during these first hundred years of history" testify the Salesians in the Friulian city.
(ANS – Rome) – The Mass of episcopal ordination of Card. Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Titular Archbishop-elect of Ursona; and of Giordano Piccinotti, Titular Archbishop-elect of Gradisca, President of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA), is not only a Salesian event but primarily an event of the Church, in which the two Sons of Don Bosco place themselves at the full disposal of the needs of the Church. The participation of numerous Cardinals and Bishops in the Mass, coming from all over the world, will also be a manifestation of the "catholicity" of the rite.