Rome, Italy - 1940 - On May 3, 1940, the Holy See, through a special decree signed by Card. Giuseppe Pizzardo, approved and erected the Pontifical Salesian Athenaeum, under the leadership of Fr. Ricaldone, who was the first Grand Chancellor. The Athenaeum, despite the difficulties caused by World War II, continued its activities and even managed to start, at the Faculty of Philosophy, an Institute and Seminary of Pedagogy.

(ANS - Rome) - On Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29, 2023, in Rome, at the Salesian Pontifical University (UPS), the 13th edition of the Salesian Days of Communication was held, two days of reflection and training on communication-related issues.

(ANS – Rome) - The Institute of Salesian History (ISS), Rome, organized the presentation of the book by Prof. Thomas Anchukandam sdb, titled, «Theological Formation of Salesians in India with Special Reference to Kristu Jyoti College, Bangalore (1967-1976)» (LAS, 2022) in the Sala Juan Vecchi, Pontifical Salesian University (UPS), Rome, at 3 p.m. on 21 April 2023.

(ANS - Rome) - On April 25, Tuesday, the feast day of St. Mark and in Italy a civil holiday commemorating the liberation from Nazi-Fascism, the feast of the Mary Seat of Wisdom (UPS) VP was celebrated. The "Blessed Zeffirino Namuncurà" community, which is a new presence as far as location is concerned, was chosen as the venue for the feast. In fact, the International Community of Theology Students, which until last June was located at Via Tiburtina 994, inside the Salesian Institute Teresa Gerini, has been at Via della Bufalotta 550, 4 km from the Salesian university, since last September.

(ANS - Rome) - The 13th edition of the Salesian Social Communication Days is to be held on 28-29 April 2023 at the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS) in Rome. This is an annual event that involves young people from the Salesians of Don Bosco, the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians and other religious Congregations in initial formation, to promote their formation in communication.

Rome, Italy - March 2023 - On Saturday, March 25, the young priests in the quinquennium phase belonging to the communities of the Vice-Province of the Salesian Pontifical University gathered, warmly welcomed by the Salesian Theologians Community "Blessed Zeffirino Namuncurá," in Via della Bufalotta, for an intense morning of formation and sharing. The reflections were led by Ms. Antonia Salzano Acutis, mother of Blessed Carlo Acutis, who emphasized her son's relationship with the Eucharist and with the figure of the priest, inspiring an ever more intense Eucharistic devotion made up of assiduous prayer and consistency of life. The second moment, led by Fr. Francesco Marcoccio, Vicar of the Salesian Circumscription Central Italy (ICC), went over a reflection on the Eucharist as the culmination and source of Christian and Salesian life, with special mention of priestly ministry, through a comparison with the Magisterium, the writings of St. Francis de Sales, the priestly experience of Don Bosco, to the more current experience of the Servant of God and Salesian mystic Cooperator Vera Grita, proponent of the work of Living Tabernacles. "We are grateful for this focus on formation addressed to the priests of the quinquennium and to the UPS Vice-Province that allowed it, thanks to the presence and will of the Superior of the Vice-Province Fr. Arokiam Kanaga and his Vicar Fr. Giuseppe Ruta," said Fr. Tiziano Conti. The greeting of Director Fr Silvio Roggia, the fraternal and welcoming atmosphere of the Salesians of the theologate community, and the moments of community agape completed the unforgettable rendering of this formative moment.