26/10/2026
Bridging Generations & Faith: A Powerful Week at the Asia-Oceania Congress 2026! 🌍✨
Delegates, leaders, and youth from across the region gathered at St. Louis School in Hong Kong from October 22 to 26 for an incredible five days of connection, reflection, and forward-thinking dialogue. Hosted by the Hong Kong Federation of Don Bosco Past Pupils, this year’s assembly tackled a vital theme: “Shall We Talk? Communication Across Generations & Faith.”
Here are the key takeaways from this historic gathering:
🚀 From "Safe Spaces" to "Brave Spaces"
World Federation President Bryan Magro and World Delegate Fr. Filiberto González challenged us to rethink traditional Salesian settings. The future of our movement depends on empowering youth to voice bold ideas, take on leadership roles, and act as real decision-makers in our mission.
🙌 A Three-Dimensional Path for Dialogue
Hong Kong Federation President Andrew K. Yuen mapped out a clear framework for meaningful communication:
• The Lower Dimension: Mentoring and accompanying our juniors.
• The Horizontal Dimension: Cultivating regional solidarity and cooperation among peers.
• The Upper Dimension: Honoring the wisdom of our seniors and anchoring everything in faith.
🤖 Faith, AI, and Human Intelligence
Fr. Matthew Chan delivered an eye-opening keynote on technology and empathy, sharing a striking study revealing that 46% of Hong Kong youth now turn to AI for emotional support. The takeaway? Educators and mentors must bridge the digital world with authentic human empathy.
As delegates head home, we carry a renewed mandate: to ensure every generation has a voice, every individual finds a home, and every encounter helps us grow together in faith.
Thank you to the organizers, volunteers, and everyone who made this congress an unforgettable success! Let's keep the conversation going. 💙