EVENTS

(ANS – Turin) – The final event of the "Labs to Learn" project was held on Tuesday, 5 March 2024, entitled "Labs To Future: The path – The results – The challenges" . The project was selected by the "Con i Bambini" social enterprise  within the framework of the Foundation for the Fight against Child Educational Poverty and came into being with the intention of combating early school leaving and preventing educational poverty, increasing the number of young people with difficulties who fulfil their school obligation, access higher education and/or job placement, and opening the way for personal growth according to their inclinations and aspirations.

(ANS – Tirupattur) - In a display of grandeur befitting its prestigious legacy, the Sacred Heart College (Autonomous) celebrated its 73rd College Day. The event, held on February 10th, 2024, at the picturesque College Grounds, witnessed a convergence of students, faculty, esteemed guests, and cherished alumni.

(ANS – Shillong) – A three day Sporting Event under the banner of  TCSACAGM 2024 (Tripura Catholic Schools Annual Cultural and Games Meet) was held at St. Xavier's School Pathaliaghat from 12-15th January 2024. It was organized by the Agartala Diocese Education Commission under the leadership of Fr. Balan Anthony. 

(ANS – Katpadi) – “Let’s Celebrate Faith” a creative and unique venture of the Salesian Province of Chennai was conceptualised and meticulously organized by “Deepagam”, the Evangelization and Catechetical Centre of the Chennai province. This monumental event was celebrated on 29 October, 2023 at Don Bosco, Katpadi for the Vellore region. More than 2000 participants which included children, youth, adults, Salesians and the Salesian Co-operators took part in this grant event.

(ANS) – The Rete America Sociale Salesiana (Salesian Social America Network  or RASS) – which coordinates more than 500 works and social services for children, teenagers, young adults and families in situations of social vulnerability in 18 Provinces and 22 Countries of the Americas – held a digital seminar entitled “Measuring change” on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 July. The purpose of the event was to present the main concepts associated with the management and measurement of social impact and to share the best practices of these processes in the Salesian Family.

(ANS – Recife) – Nordestão Salesiano is the largest sports event of the Salesian Schools Network of Brazil (RSB-Schools), and has been held since 1984.  This year the competition took place in Recife, at the Salesian Institute of the Sacred Heart and saw in total some 3,000 students/athletes from 16 Salesian works of the Province of Brazil-Recife (BRE) involved, competing in several competitions of Dance, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Judo, Karate, Swimming, Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Chess, Basketball, Futsal and Handball.

(ANS - Rome) - "I need to believe. It is a need neither alive nor mature, to tell the truth, a childish need to feel protected, to be judged benevolently, understood, and possibly forgiven," Federico Fellini said in a conversation with journalist and friend Sergio Zavoli. The "need" to remember one of the greatest directors in the history of cinema prompted the organization of a double event - a seminar and a gala evening - at the Salesian Pontifical University (UPS) in Rome. The appointment, titled "Fellini tra Cielo e Terra. Testimonianze and Studi sul Sacro in Federico Fellini," takes place on Friday, May 5, 2023, and will celebrate the meaning of the Sacred in the work of the great director.

(ANS - Rome) - In the splendid setting of the Palazzetto Mattei, inside the park of Villa Celimontana al Celio in Rome, on 3 March 2023 the Italian Geographical Society presented the volume of the Proceedings of the International Study Conference promoted by the Salesian Historical Institute (Rome, UPS, 25-27 April 2022): Don Alberto Maria De Agostini. L'ultimo esploratore della 'Fine del mondo' (1883-1960), edited by Fr. Francesco Motto, SDB.

(ANS – Bangalore) – The 12th Annual National Convention of all Don Bosco TVET centers of India is being held from 03rd – 05th February 2023 at Don Bosco Skill Mission, Bangalore (Karnataka). The Convention was graced by Fr. Biju Michael, (Regional Councilor, South-Asia); Fr. Davis MJ (Provincial Incharge and President of Don Bosco Tech Society); Fr. George Mathew (Executive Director, Don Bosco Tech Society); Fr. Noble George (Asst. Director, Don Bosco Tech Society) and Fr. Joseph Elavanal (Director, DBSM). The convention saw a participation of about 100 members which consists of Technical Commission Head and Principals and Directors of TVET centers from the 11 provinces in India along with National and State team members of Don Bosco Tech Society.

(ANS - Padua) - An event to celebrate the centenary of the proclamation of St. Francis de Sales as Patron Saint of Journalists and Writers will take place in Padua on January 28, 2023, organized by the Italian Catholic Press Union (UCSI) and the Salesian International Higher Institute of Educational Research (ISRE). Scheduled at the Theological Study Hall of the Basilica of St. Anthony, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (UTC+1), the event shall also contribute to an in-depth discussion of some of the themes proposed by Pope Francis in his recent apostolic letter "Totum amoris est" (Everything pertains to love) on the figure of the holy bishop of Geneva.

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