(ANS - Rocchetta Tanaro) - Celebrations for the centenary of the death of Monsignor Fagnano in his hometown of Rocchetta Tanaro in the province of Asti came to a conclusion on Sunday 18 September with a solemn Eucharistic celebration at which the Councillor General for the Salesian Missions, Fr Guillermo Basañes, presided. Monsignor Giuseppe Fagnano (1844-1916) was for 33 years Prefect Apostolic of Southern Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and the Malvinas Islands.

(ANS - Florence) - "Our goal with this seminar was to bring the subject to the table and to hear different points of view," says Lauretta Valente, President of CIOFS- FP, at the end of the 28th European Seminar held in Florence, 7-9 September. It was organized with the support of the association of category FORM on the so-called "dual system". The objective was fully achieved, with the participation in the Seminar of numerous influential people from the world of education, professional training, business and institutions.

(ANS - Florence) - Professional Training in Italy is at a turning point: from September experimentation of the so-called "dual system" is starting.  It provides for the full implementation throughout the country of a structured national system of vocational training, alongside the classic education programme in high school and university. The 28th European Seminar in Florence from 7 to 9 September is intended to encourage reflection and constructive dialogue on this issue. This is an initiative of the Italian Women’s Centre for Salesian Works - Professional Training (CIOFS-FP), in collaboration with the Association of FORMA.