Barcelona, Spain - 1939 - Taken in 1939, this photograph depicts the moment of the first meeting of the Salesians of the community of Sarriá after the end of the Spanish Civil War. As can be seen, with the exception of two Salesians in priestly garb, all the others are wearing civilian clothes, due to the religious persecution of those years. In the background, you can still see the adhesive tapes placed to protect the window panes, a very common type of protection to prevent the effects of bombing. This is clearly a photograph of great historical importance, which also bears witness to the Salesian commitment during the difficult years of the Civil War.

Aleppo, Syria - The Dies Natalis of the Servant of God Matilde Salem, the Mamma Margherita of the children of Aleppo, was commemorated this past February 27. In this old photograph, Matilde is portrayed together with one of the young people welcomed into the "Georges Salem Foundation", the project desired by her late husband, Georges Elias Salem, and which she continued, entrusting it to the Salesians. The Sons of Don Bosco, together with the young people of Aleppo, became a family for Matilde. In all those years, there was no charitable institution in which she was not involved as a supporter.

Lisbon, Portugal - On the day when the traditional "Shrove Tuesday" is celebrated, we publish an ancient image, shared by the Salesians of Portugal, in which carnival celebrations are immortalized. In the photograph, taken at the "Oficinas de São José" institute in Lisbon, you can see several smiling masked young people in a moment of celebration and conviviality.