São Paulo, November 12, 2019 – The regional meeting of the migrant shelters and Scalabrinian Centers in Latin America, supported by the Scalabrini International Migration Network (SIMN) was held in São Paulo, Brazil from November 3 to November 6, 2019. Fifty-five representatives of different Shelters and/or Centers for Migrants of Mexico, Central, and South America participated at the meeting.

On November 9, 1997, Pope John Paul II proclaimed blessed the founder of the Congregation of Scalabrinian Missionaries. Here is the message of Fr. Chiarello, Superior General. Rome, November 11, 2019 – On November 9, 1997, Pope John Paul II proclaimed blessed bishop Giovanni Battista Scalabrini, founder of the Scalabrinian Missionary congregation. A significant date, because it also includes the celebration of the dedication of the Lateran basilica, the mother of all churches.