The Salesian School of Lorena, who in 1997 became one of UNISAL units, was the first created in the Paraíba Valley, and began work on the premises of the College San Joaquin, at Rua Dom Bosco, 284. Even in 1952, the Salesians acquired the mansion Machado de Castro Coelho, building on the same street Don Bosco, number 160, next to the College. After some renovations and adaptations, the Palace it became a college headquarters.