From 10th to 12th April 2011 there was a meeting in Rome for those organising volunteers to work overseas in a Salesian missionary spirit. There were representatives from Australia, Austria, Czech Republic, Great Britain, Ireland, Poland and the USA.
The Rector Major (centre) with the group. Fr Vlav Klement is on the left of the photo and James Trewby is next to the Rector Major.
The first SOS (Salesians out Serving) programme for 2010 ran from 18th - 28th July. It ended with a Mass and a meal in the Salesian Sisters' House at Brettargh Holt near Kendal in the Lake District. Fr Bob Gardner presented certificates to the participants and Br Sandy Fairley, who led the team, renewed his profession as a Salesian brother.