Slovakia: Pilgrimage of thanksgiving of the Past Pupils and Friends of Don Bosco in Šaštín
The beginning of September is marked, within the Slovak Salesian family, by the commemoration of the arrival of the Salesians in Slovakia. After the beautiful celebration of the centenary two years ago, the Slovak Past Pupils and Friends of Don Bosco decided to commemorate the arrival of their educators in connection with gratitude for the […]
T2M Cycling Challenge Sets Off from Valdocco: 1,800km of Hope from Turin to Malta
Three cyclists have embarked on an extraordinary 1,800-kilometre journey from Valdocco in Turin to Malta, raising funds in aid of Hospice Malta and Friends of Don Bosco Malta. David Gauci, Roderick “Rokku” Spiteri and Joaquin Rojas set off from Valdocco at 4.00am on Sunday 6 September, beginning an intense seven-day cycling challenge which will see […]
Brazil – Meeting of the Council of the National Federation of Don Bosco Past Pupils
Curitiba – From 28 to 30 August 2026, the Parish of St Christopher at the Salesian centre in Curitiba, in the Brazilian state of Paraná, hosted the meeting of the Council of the National Federation of Don Bosco Past Pupils. The event was attended by 30 councillors, representing the six Salesian Provinces of Brazil, together with […]
India – Salesian solidarity following the floods in Assam
Assam – Salesian institutions in the state of Assam have responded to the recent floods with a large-scale humanitarian effort to assist hundreds of families. St John Bosco Church in Tinsukia has assisted 261 families in the district of Sivasagar; the Don Bosco school in Baghchung reached out to around 400 families through the direct […]
Brazil – 15th edition of the Salesian Past Pupils’ Gathering in Salvador
Salvador – On 2 August, the Salesian High School in Salvador, in the state of Bahia, hosted the 15th edition of the Salesian Past Pupils’ Gathering, one of the most traditional events of the Don Bosco Past Pupils’ Movement in Brazil. The event was attended by 1,044 people, including Past Pupils and their families. The day […]
Vatican – Submission of the “Positio super martyrio” of the Servant of God Akash Bashir
Vatican City – On 9 July 2026, the volume of the Positio super martyrio of the Servant of God Akash Bashir, a young Pakistani man and former Past Pupil of Don Bosco, was submitted to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in the Vatican. The Positio was prepared under the supervision of Rev. Angelo Romano as Rapporteur, Rev. […]
Spain – Silver Insignia Awarded to Two Salesians for Their Service to the Don Bosco Past Pupils
Seville) – Two significant occasions of gratitude and recognition were celebrated on 21 and 28 June 2026 by the Regional Federation of the Don Bosco Past Pupils of Southern Spain, which conferred its Silver Insignia (Insignia de Plata) on two Salesians in recognition of their longstanding dedication to the Past Pupils’ Association. The Silver Insignia is among the […]
Chile – World Day of the Past Pupils of Don Bosco Celebrated
Santiago) – The Federation of the Past Pupils of Don Bosco in Chile celebrated the World Day of the Past Pupils, observed each year on 24 June. This year’s celebration, held on Saturday, 27 June 2026, also marked the 99th anniversary of the Federation. The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Fr Juan Bustamante, Vice Provincial, […]
Brazil – 15th edition of the Salesian Past Pupils’ Gathering in Salvador
Salvador – On 2 August, the Salesian High School in Salvador, in the state of Bahia, hosted the 15th edition of the Salesian Past Pupils’ Gathering, one of the most traditional events of the Don Bosco Past Pupils’ Movement in Brazil. The event was attended by 1,044 people, including Past Pupils and their families. The […]
India – Don Bosco Past Pupils Hold 2026 National Council Meeting in Tiruchy
Tiruchy – The Don Bosco Past Pupils Indian National Federation (DBPPINF) concluded its two-day National Council Meeting at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Tiruchy, bringing together national leaders and provincial representatives to strengthen governance, strategic planning, and national collaboration. Hosted by the Salesian Province of Trichy (INT), the council reviewed organisational progress, confirmed previous minutes, examined […]