(ANS – Santo Domingo – October 27, 2026) – After six days of intense fraternal collaboration, discernment, and network coordination, the Continental Meeting of Social Communication Delegates in the Americas, held October 19–24, 2026, at the provincial headquarters of the Salesians of Don Bosco in the Antilles, concluded successfully. The meeting established a clear path forward focused on communion, shared mission, and strengthening the Salesian presence among young people in the digital age.

During the working sessions, the various provinces across the Americas presented their progress, best practices, and key challenges in the field of communication, creating a stimulating space for dialogue and the exchange of regional experiences.

As part of the formation and management program, participants addressed key issues shaping the future of the sector. Highlights included a presentation on “Crisis Communication” by Fr. Fidel Orendain, General Councillor for Social Communication, and a talk by Fr. Javier Valiente titled “From Event to Story: How to Recount the Salesian Mission Today – Storytelling, Media, and Narrative Construction.”

Furthermore, the delegates devoted plenary sessions and collaborative workshops to drafting and finalizing the three-year continental roadmap and preparing the Communication Manifesto.

As part of this cultural and fraternal exchange, the continental delegation participated in a full program of visits to historic and iconic sites in the Dominican Republic, including the National Palace, the historic Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo, and the coastal area of Juan Dolio.

The meeting concluded with each province renewing its commitment to promoting communication that is open to listening, grounded in ethics and the spirit of the Gospel, and focused primarily on supporting youth groups throughout the Americas.