Report on the Activities of the Francis de Sales Scientific Society for 2024

Scientific societies play a crucial role in fostering debate and the exchange of ideas, bringing together specialists and enthusiasts dedicated to advancing specific fields of knowledge.Through research, popularisation, and integration activities, they not only advance science but also support its application in tangible social contexts.Thus, they play an essential role in the broader scientific community.The mission of the Francis de Sales Scientific Society (TNFS) is to promote and conduct scientific research and support educational and formative initiatives related to the "world of youth."The Society's activities are rooted in the spirit of Christian humanism inspired by St. Francis de Sales and focus on generating scholarly reflection and translating it into formation, education, and social practice.By collaborating with academic and cultural institutions, TNFS aims to address current civilisational and educational challenges and provide competent and responsible responses.In the reporting period from January 1 to December 31, 2024, the activity of the Francis de Sales Scientific Society included the following areas and events: I. 16 TH TNFS GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCEThe key statutory event of the year was the 16 th General Assembly of the Francis de Sales Scientific Society, held on May 17-18, 2024, in Frombork.The location was chosen in connection with the closing of the Copernican Year (marking the 550 th anniversary of Copernicus's birth) and the historical presence of the Salesians in Frombork (1946Frombork ( -1981)).The event gathered 31 participants.