

On 28 July 2026, the Cathedral of Saint Isidore in Holguín, Cuba, hosted a Mass in memory of Saint Pedro Poveda, who gave his life as a martyr for the faith on that very day in 1936. Holguín thus joined in celebrations taking place in various parts of the world on this day. The celebration in Holguín coincided with the conclusion of the 12th Summer School for Educators.

The Teresian Association International Youth Meeting (EIJIT 2026), held in Assisi in Italy from 23 to 28 July, provided a space for dialogue where young people reflected on integral ecology, consumerism, contemporary lifestyles and the values promoted by the Teresian Association: diversity, inclusion, dialogue and equality.

With grateful hearts and renewed inspiration, members of the Teresian Association (TA) in Cebu gathered on Sunday, July 26 to commemorate in advance the 90th anniversary of the martyrdom of St. Pedro Poveda. More than a remembrance of a historical event, the day became an opportunity to share Poveda's life, mission, and enduring legacy with others.


On July 26, 2026, the Teresian Association Iloilo joyfully held the Encuentro Povedano at the Josefa Segovia Student Center (JSSC) in commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the martyrdom of Saint Pedro Poveda, founder of the Teresian Association and witness to education as a path of transformation. The gathering highlighted Poveda’s enduring vision that education can shape persons and society through faith, values, and service.


With a view to reinforcing the initiative “Renewing our commitment to education” set out in the first mission priority of the Teresian Association (2023–2028), the Council for Culture organised an international seminar in Santa María de Los Negrales in Spain on this topic. It was in this context that João Costa, Chair of the Committee on Educational Policies and of the OECD’s Global Forum on the Future of Education and Skills 2040, as well as Director of the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education, delivered his lecture.
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