Pieszyce, Poland – February 2024 - the Youth Formation Meeting took place in the picturesque town of Pieszyce, from 23 to 25 February 2024, a unique event that brought together young people from various parts of the Salesian Province of Wrocław, Poland (PLO). Through various activities, more than 30 participants, from Środa Śląska, Tarnowskie Góry, Lubin, Wrocław and Twardogóra have developed their personality and skills as leaders in a process aimed above all at spiritual growth during Lent.

Krakow, Poland – February 2024 – The 93rd edition of the sacred representation of the Passion of Christ entitled "Misterium" was staged on 17 February, at the theatre in the Salesian Seminary (WSDTS) in Krakow. Actors were the Salesian clerics in Krakow and also some young people from the "Ziemia Boga" group. This year the theme of the performance is to invite all Christians to remember their baptism and to rediscover their relationship with Jesus and with others. "Misterium" is interwoven with meetings and relationships. It is a valuable help to live Lent and prepare for Easter. Director and author of the screenplay, for twelve years now, is an actor from the "Bagatela" Theatre in Krakow, Mr Marcin Kobierski. The show will run every Saturday and Sunday of Lent until 23 March.

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Krakow, Poland – February 2024 – A meeting of Rectors of and others in charge of Salesian presences of the Province of Poland-Cracovia (PLS) took place on 6-7 February in the Salesian Seminary in Krakow. Some special guests spoke: Mrs Joanna Urbańczyk, who spoke about the richness of the Salesian charism, seen through the eyes of a layperson; and Mrs Marta Trojanowska and Mr Tomasz Ślusarczyk, who gave a conference on the theme of the care of the Salesians' historical heritage: works of art and archival documents in Salesian institutions. In addition, the participants listened to the Provincial Delegates who presented the situation of the Youth Ministry, Social Communication and Salesian Missions Sectors.

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Tarnowskie Góry, Poland – February 2024 - "Lovers of Jesus Christ – devoted to young people", this was the motto with which the Provincial Chapter of the Salesians of the Province of Poland-Wrocław (PLO) began on Monday, 5 February. 46 Salesians from all communities arrived a The Provincial Chapter is a meeting that seeks to answer urgent questions about the identity of every Salesian living in the modern world, among confreres, in the community – said the PLO Provincial Fr Bartłomiej Polański, SDB, and President of the Chapter, in his introductory conference on the prophetic gaze on the future of the Salesian Congregation. During the meetings in seven minor commissions, the Delegates of the individual religious houses discussed important issues related to Salesian life, and subsequently, in a plenary meeting, they summarised and collected the most important conclusions and indications for the development of the charism. Fr Paweł Druszcz, moderator of the Provincial Chapter, and the moderators of the commissions helped to make the event a time of deep reflection, prayer and decision regarding further activities and directions of development for the Salesians of the Province of Wrocław. One of the days of the Provincial Chapter was spent together with the laity who collaborate daily in the Salesian mission, and it was stressed by the Salesians that without them the Salesian charism would be incomplete. The Chapter ended on 10 February with the Eucharist and the closing ceremony presided over by Fr Polański.

Krakow, Poland – February 2024 – The presentation of the book "In the current of ethical personalism" was held on 6 February at the Salesian Seminary (WSDTS) in Krakow. The book is dedicated to Prof. Don Tadeusz Biesaga, SDB, to commemorate his academic work at the Pontifical John Paul II University in Krakow. A special thanks went to its curators, Prof. Grzegorz Hołub and Prof. Piotr Duchliński, his former students, who wanted to thank their professor in this way. Fr Biesaga, for 43 years, that is, since 1981, has taught subjects at the Salesian Seminary in Krakow such as anthropology, ethics, theory of knowledge, methodology, semiotics, history of modern and contemporary philosophy and bioethics. In the years 1988-1996 he worked as an assistant professor in the Department of Ethics at the Faculty of Philosophy of the Academy of Catholic Theology in Warsaw. Since 1996 he has worked at the Faculty of Philosophy, first at the Pontifical Academy of Theology in Krakow, and then at the John Paul II University. He is the promoter of 8 doctorates and 270 undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate theses. He is the author of several books and articles in magazines and collective works, both Polish and foreign.

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Krakow, Poland – January 2024 – On the Feast of Don Bosco, the entire community of the Salesian Seminary (WSDTS) in Krakow gathered for solemn morning prayers. A guided tour of Krakow's Kazimierz district followed. In the evening the Salesians, together with their guests and parishioners, gathered at the Church of Mary Help of Christians, at the Seminary, for Holy Mass which was celebrated by Fr Stanislaw Oskwarek, SDB, parish priest of the church of St Stanislaus Kostka in Dębniki. In the late evening everyone went to the dining room for a meal together and then to the auditorium for the Salesian Tombola with many prizes. The organizer of this feast was the St John Bosco postnovitiate community. In addition to the Salesians, the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, Michaelite Sisters, Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Salesian Missionary Volunteer "Młodzi Światu", "Ziemia Boga" Group, "Rodzina Boga" Group, Michaelite Seminarians, "Saltrom" and Salesians of Oświęcim also participated.