By FIN SocCom
Manila, the Philippines, 16 January 2025 -- On 11 January 2025 it rained, it poured! Thus blessings for the day’s event ... the ASC Youth Assembly, held at Colle Don Bosco, Philippines!
The day started early for everyone. Each one trooped for a purpose to bring together 150 young people, representing the Commemoration of the 150th ASC Anniversary coming 9 May 2026!
Much is expected of these youth, for someday, they are expected to hold positions in the Salesian Family - Association of Salesian Cooperators.
Registration started at 8:00 AM and the program commenced with the opening remarks of Ms. Meldy Dometita, ASC. Holy Mass was at 11:30 AM with Fr. Ronilo Javines, SDB, the Provincial elect, as presider. Then, there was a quick message from Ms. Yolly Ortiz, ASC. Shortly after, everybody participated with much gusto in the sumptuous lunch.
Afternoon came! There was a video presentation showing the life of Don Bosco. To highlight the events in Don Bosco's life, a Don Bosco Walk was initiated, where every step was led to the routewhere the Stations of Dreams were hanged. Remarkable too was the one seedling per center planting and the sharing of one’s life experiences, an outpouring of oneself!
Wrapping the gathering was the learning, exposure, and fulfillment each participant embraced and took home, marking a new beginning!