9M: 25 years of the Itaka-Escolapios network

Today is our big day: we are celebrating 25 years of shared journey, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have participated and continue to participate in our Network, but especially all the volunteers who, day after day, make this world a little better with their selfless work. Thank you all!

In the year that the Itaka-Escolapios Network celebrates its 25th anniversary, we receive with deep gratitude Pope Leo XIV's blessing for the work we do every day. This gesture is a source of joy and hope for all those who are part of our mission, and an incentive to continue educating, accompanying, and building a more just world based on the charism of Calasanz. We continue to renew our commitment to children, young people, and the most vulnerable, faithful to our vocation of service and social transformation.

His Holiness Leo XIV

cordially greets the

Itaka-Escolapios Network

on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of its foundation, which will be celebrated on 9 March 2026, joining in the thanksgiving of all those who are part of the great Calasanctian family at the service of education, solidarity and the Gospel throughout the world.

He invokes upon you the gifts of the Holy Spirit, so that, following the example of Saint Joseph Calasanz, you may continue to serve with generosity and creativity in the mission of your charism. With these wishes, and entrusting your mission to the maternal protection of Mary, Mother of the Pious Schools, the Supreme Pontiff imparts the implored Apostolic Blessing to all your members, benefactors and all those who celebrate this jubilee commemoration.

Vatican, 2 February 2026.