(Rome — March 18, 2026) — In a world that demands new forms of connection, 20 representatives from Salesian museums across different continents gathered for a virtual meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to reaffirm a shared mission: to be living spaces of culture, education, and spirituality that bring Don Bosco’s legacy to life in the 21st century.

The meeting, convened by the Advisory Team for the Museums of the Salesian Missions and led by Fr. Reginaldo Cordeiro, SDB, a member of the Missions Sector, brought together professionals from diverse museum contexts. What began as a welcome session for institutions recently incorporated into the network quickly became a space of communion and mutual recognition.

During the virtual activities, participants reflected on the following question: “If Don Bosco were to visit our museum, which object or room would make him smile?”

“Our heritage comes to life when young people inhabit it,” said Cintia Navas from Argentina, summarizing the sentiment of a network that sees the museum not merely as a repository of objects, but as an educational meeting place.

Experiences That Weave the Global Network

Participants highlighted examples from their museums that illustrate how Don Bosco’s legacy is made tangible today:

• Argentina: Belén Boetto (Buenos Aires) emphasized work with photographic and documentary heritage as a bridge between the museum and the parish community, while Carlos Martinic (Misión de la Candelaria) shared how the museum’s heritage brings the dreams of the Saint of Youth to life.
• Italy: Diego Occhiena presented the work of the “Mamma Margherita” Museum in Capriglio, which preserves the memory of the mother of St. John Bosco.
• Brazil: Marcos Lima provided an overview of the richness and diversity of museum practices in the Brazilian context.

A Shared Vision: Educating Through Memory

Beyond geographical diversity, the dialogue revealed that all the centers share a single vision: to educate, evangelize, and accompany younger generations through beauty and history.

The day concluded with a symbolic gesture in which each participant displayed an object from their desk, representing their daily commitment to building the network’s future together.

The final message was clear: the network of Salesian museums not only preserves the past but moves confidently toward the future.