ANS Photo January 2026
San Cataldo, Italy โ January 202. The celebrations marking the centenary of the Salesian presence in San Cataldo came to a close with a visit from the Rector Major, Fr Fabio Attard, over the weekend of 10 and 11 January. The institutional highlight took place on the afternoon of Saturday 10th at the Gaetano Saporito auditorium, where the Town Council conferred Honorary Citizenship upon Fr Fabio Attard.
Yercaud, India โ January 2026. On Saturday 10 January, the Salesian postnovitiate โRetreat โ Don Boscoโ in Yercaud experienced a moment of profound gratitude and joy, marking 75 years of activity and commitment by the Salesian mission. The celebration began with a solemn Mass, presided over by Fr Silvio Roggia, General Councillor for Formation.
Turin, Italy โ January 2026. The 44th Days of Spirituality of the Salesian Family took place at Valdocco in Turin from 15 to 18 January. There were many significant moments, of- fering an intense and harmonious journey of prayer, listening, discussion and fraternity, involving the entire Salesian Family.
Fidar, Lebanon โ January 2026. On Sunday 18 January, the Salesian Family of Lebanon gathered for a pastoral orientation meeting on the 2026 Strenna, held at the Don Bosco Technical Institute in Fidar. The event represented an important stage of reflection, renewal and shared commitment, in the spirit of Don Boscoโs charism.
Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo โ January 2026. On 31 January, Fr Alphonse Owoudou, Regional Councillor for Central and West Africa, opened the new buildings of the Salesian prenovitiate and the reception centre for young people in family difficulty in the Cรดte Matรจve area, near Pointe-Noire. Also present were Fr Aurรฉlien Mukangwa, Superior of the ACC Province, and the entire Provincial Council.
Adwa, Ethiopia โ January 2026. To mark the Feast of Don Bosco, the Don Bosco Adwa work, together with the FMA and other partners, organised a lively โRace for Peaceโ in the city of Adwa. The 5-kilometre race brought together more than 1,100 participants from various categories. Among those taking part were elite runners, experienced and amateur athletes, students and young people from various schools and Salesian oratories.
Poland โ January 2026. In the presence of Fr Roman Jachimowicz, Councillor for the Central and Northern Europe Region, two new Salesian training centres were opened in the Warsaw Province, Poland, on 26 and 27 January: the Industrial Skills Centre for Furniture in Rรณลผanystok and the Industrial Skills Centre for the Management and Maintenance of Rolling Stock in ลรณdลบ.
Cayes, Haiti โ January 2026. As part of the celebrations marking 90 years of Salesian presence in Haiti, on 30 January 2026, the Diocesan Centre for Arts and Crafts (CDAM) in Cayes celebrated the Feast of St John Bosco.