Formosa, Argentina – June 2023 – Salesian Mariano Bressan was ordained a priest on 10 June in the parish of Mary Help of Christians Formosa, by the imposition of hands and the consecratory prayer of Bishop José Vicente Conejero, Bishop of Formosa, in the presence of Fr. Horacio Barbieri, Superior of the Argentina North Province (ARN), as well as friends and family of the new priest, and numerous faithful.

Cipolletti, Argentina – June 2023 – A day of solidarity was held on 11 June, at the Salesian House in Cipolletti, with recreational activities to raise funds for the treatment of cancer patients. The day was carried out in collaboration with the Manos que ayuda (Helping Hands) foundation, as part of an inter-institutional project between the United States and the Salesian Youth Movement in Cipolletti. The whole community of the house participated in the event, along with a large number of young people and leaders. It was an opportunity to meet and work, marked by the desire to enthusiastically help others.

Argentina – May 2023 – The Pastoral Coordinators in schools in the Province of Argentina South (ARS) met online on 30 May. The meeting was attended by all those who accompany School Ministry in each of the Salesian houses of the Province and those who animate proposals in schools, in Vocational Training Centres and Institutes of Higher Education. The meeting was attended by coordinators from 55 Salesian Houses, in what was a good opportunity to meet and reflect on a path that has been consolidated over the years and on the figure of the Pastoral Coordinator, which is particularly important, as it is part of the Animation, Management and Accompaniment Team (EAGAs in Spanish). Those present during the meeting on 30 May,  also discussed and reflected on School Groups and on the objectives, contents and structure of the next course that will be offered to students in collaboration with the Salesian University (UNISAL).

Avellaneda, Argentina – June 2023 – Last weekend the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) Team for the “Gba Sud” area (Bernal, Avellaneda, Don Bosco and Quilmes), led the Leaders Formation Meeting, levels I and II, at the Don Bosco Centennial Oratory in Avellaneda. The formation event was attended by 110 leaders from the houses of the Salesians of Don Bosco and the Daughters of Mary Help in Bernal, Avellaneda, Don Bosco Itatí and Esperanza Grande. It was an opportunity to share experiences and challenges at work with young people, taking advantage of a place for study and reflection on best practices. Each level shared its workshops in four different dimensions. Salesianity: Fr Manolo Cayo, SDB, (Level I) and Anita Pazos (Level II). Evangelization: Stefan Crescia (Level I), Sister Susana Billordo and Santiago Vistakis (Level II). Socio-community animation: Fatima Ortega and Tomas Arruabarrena (Level I); Rocio Sampaolesi and Ricardo Ramos (Level II). Socio-political dimension: Ezequiel Herrero and Luciana Ojeda (Level I) and Hugo Vera, SDB (Level II). The coordination group guided the different moments of the meeting, animating prayer nd the Salesian “good night”. Fr Facundo De Nicolo, SDB, the team's assistant, celebrated the Saturday evening Eucharist. The event was also possible thanks to the collaboration of the Salesian Cooperators in Avellaneda.

La Plata, Argentina – June 2023 – The National Mary Help of Christians Meeting was held at the San Miguel Salesian house on 3 June. The theme for the meeting was “Together with you, Mary”. The event, open to the entire Salesian Family in the country, was held in the presence of the members from Argentina South Province (ARS), and online for those from the Argentina North Province (ARN), in atmosphere of common gratitude to God for the gift of Mary Help of Christians. During the day, in a typically Salesian atmosphere, the themes of the Rector Major’s 2023 Strenna and the role of Mary in the life of the Church were explored.

(ANS – Salta) – Vocational training has always played a fundamental role in the Salesian educational and pastoral proposal. Following this legacy, the Salesian Family in the Argentina North Province has 17 Vocational Training Centres (VET Centres) that seek to contribute to the integration of the most needy young people in the labour market. These centres provide young people with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the world of work, improve their economic future and that of their families, and receive full support.