“Sacri Cuori Viventi” (Living Sacred Hearts): A Tribute to Vera Grita in the Salesian Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Rome
(ANS – Rome) – On the occasion of the birthday of Vera Grita (January 28, 1923), Salesian Cooperator and Servant of God, on Thursday, January 29, 2026, Sonia Nifosi’s company presented a theatrical dance performance at the Salesian Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Rome, located at the Salesian Headquarters. Through text and choreography, the performance honored this remarkable figure of Salesian holiness. The setting … Continue reading “Sacri Cuori Viventi” (Living Sacred Hearts): A Tribute to Vera Grita in the Salesian Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Rome
Rwandan Honey Arrives in Milan: Children from the Salesian Primary School Support the “Ndiza – Don Bosco Beekeeping Project”
(ANS – Milan) – A jar of honey can tell us much more than just its flavor: it can speak of connection, education, and a choice rooted in solidarity. On the Feast of Don Bosco, celebrated on January 31, 2026, the children of the Primary School of the Salesian Sant’Ambrogio Institute in Milan shared with their families and communities a meaningful gesture of solidarity with … Continue reading Rwandan Honey Arrives in Milan: Children from the Salesian Primary School Support the “Ndiza – Don Bosco Beekeeping Project”
Returning with a Salesian Heart to the Educational and Pastoral Value of Sport
(ANS – Rome) — “Returning with a Salesian heart to the educational and pastoral value of sport” was the guiding theme of the reflection meeting held at Salesian Headquarters in Rome on Monday, February 2, 2026. Those present at the gathering included the President of the International Salesian Youth Sports Association (PGS-I), Georg Leibold; the General Councilors for Youth Ministry of the Daughters of Mary … Continue reading Returning with a Salesian Heart to the Educational and Pastoral Value of Sport
Los Angeles Archbishop to Hold Special Mass for Immigrants, Call for Peace as Raids Continue
By Alejandra Molina (This story was originally published by Boyle Heights Beat on Feb. 2, 2026) (Boyle Heights, California) – Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez is holding a special Mass for Peace on Wednesday amid violence from immigration raids that have separated families and traumatized neighborhoods in LA and across the country. “We need prayer in this time of fear and uncertainty that is hurting … Continue reading Los Angeles Archbishop to Hold Special Mass for Immigrants, Call for Peace as Raids Continue
The Salesian Community of Telšiai Receives the Medal of Saint Justin as the Diocese of Telšiai Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary
(ANS – Telšiai) – In recognition of the valuable contributions of the various communities of consecrated life to the pastoral growth of the Diocese of Telšiai, which is celebrating its centenary this year, the Bishop of Telšiai, Msgr. Algirdas Jurevičius, awarded the Salesian Community of Telšiai, together with other religious communities of the diocese, the Medal of Saint Justin. The award was conferred at the … Continue reading The Salesian Community of Telšiai Receives the Medal of Saint Justin as the Diocese of Telšiai Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary
Venerable Fr. Carlo Crespi Croci, SDB, Returns Home: The Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Cuenca
(ANS – Cuenca) – Saturday, January 31, 2026, was a historic day of faith and gratitude for the city of Cuenca, marked by the blessing of the chapel dedicated to the memory of Venerable Fr. Carlo Crespi Croci, Salesian of Don Bosco, and by the final transfer of his mortal remains. They will now rest permanently in what was his home for many years: the … Continue reading Venerable Fr. Carlo Crespi Croci, SDB, Returns Home: The Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Cuenca
A Shepherd Among His Sons: Rector Major Fr. Fabio Attard to Visit India
(ANS – Rome) – The Salesian Family in India is preparing with great joy and gratitude to welcome the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, who will undertake an animation visit to India from February 5–17, 2026. His presence among Salesians, young people, educators, past pupils, and members of the Salesian Family is eagerly awaited as a time of grace and blessing, renewing bonds of communion … Continue reading A Shepherd Among His Sons: Rector Major Fr. Fabio Attard to Visit India
From the Oratory to the World: Don Bosco’s Path of Peace
(ANS – Rome) – On the Feast of St. John Bosco, the Don Bosco Nel Mondo Foundation celebrated the Salesian Founder at the Casa Generalizia with a reflective gathering centered on the theme “From the Oratory to the World: the Peace of Don Bosco.” Benefactors, ambassadors, Salesians, and friends came together for an evening of reflection, dialogue, and music, animated by Le Voci del Sacro … Continue reading From the Oratory to the World: Don Bosco’s Path of Peace
Don Bosco Celebrated in the Holy Land
(ANS – Jerusalem) – Celebrating Don Bosco in the Holy City of Jerusalem is not merely a liturgical event; it is an act of hope. With this conviction, on Saturday, January 31, the Salesian community in Jerusalem gathered at the Ratisbonne Institute: Salesians, members of the Salesian Family, students of the Studium Theologicum Salesianum, religious men and women, and friends of Don Bosco came together … Continue reading Don Bosco Celebrated in the Holy Land
Chieri: Fr. Fabio Attard Named Honorary Citizen in Recognition of His Service to the Salesian Charism and to Young People
(ANS – Chieri) – A day marked by deep emotion and profound Salesian significance characterized the morning of February 1, 2026, in the city of Chieri, which officially conferred Honorary Citizenship on Fr. Fabio Attard, 11th Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation, elected on March 25, 2025. The recognition was awarded as a sign of esteem for his extraordinary educational, pastoral, and cultural commitment, as … Continue reading Chieri: Fr. Fabio Attard Named Honorary Citizen in Recognition of His Service to the Salesian Charism and to Young People
See, Listen, Choose, and Act: For the Feast of Don Bosco, the Rector Major Encourages Young People to Follow the Path of the Saint of Youth
(ANS – Turin) – “Here in Valdocco we really must acknowledge that the future begins yesterday.” It may sound like a mistake, but it is not. “We are heirs to an extraordinary experience that has been given to us and entrusted to us. Courage!” With this warm quotation from his predecessor, Fr. Egidio Viganò, the Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Fr. Fabio … Continue reading See, Listen, Choose, and Act: For the Feast of Don Bosco, the Rector Major Encourages Young People to Follow the Path of the Saint of Youth
NFCYM Exchange – Day 1 Recap (Louisville, KY)
By Gina Robles, Province Youth Ministry Associate (Bellflower, California) – Day 1 of the NFCYM’S EXCHANGE (National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry) in Louisville, Kentucky, set a powerful and prayerful tone for the gathering, centering on the key theme of accompaniment and our shared mission to walk with young people in faith. The day began with moments of prayer that grounded participants in purpose and … Continue reading NFCYM Exchange – Day 1 Recap (Louisville, KY)
Empowering Youth: A Week of Dreams, Service, and Leadership
By Luis Chacon, Youth minister, Salesian Volunteers Coordinator and Public Relations Specialist at Salesian Family Youth Center (Boyle Heights, California) – At the Salesian Family Youth Center, we empower young people in many ways: by creating spaces for their voices to be heard, exposing them to new environments, walking with them in faith, and forming them as leaders through real-life experiences. This past week reflects … Continue reading Empowering Youth: A Week of Dreams, Service, and Leadership
Digi Evangeli: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Feb. 1, 2026 (English and Spanish)
By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English The Sermon on the Mount calls us to become blessed in the name of the Lord. Recognizing that we live because of God’s grace helps us to be obedient to his commandments. In obedience, we become humble to be blessed in the Lord.Blessings. Reflexión en Español El Sermón de Monte nos llama a ser bienaventurados en el … Continue reading Digi Evangeli: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Feb. 1, 2026 (English and Spanish)
Braves Serve at LA Regional Food Bank to Kick Off Don Bosco Week—Honoring Mama Margaret’s Legacy
(Bellflower, California) – Faith in action! To kick off Don Bosco Week, a group of “Braves” from St. John Bosco High School helped out at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank alongside their moms in tribute to Mama Margaret, the beloved mother of Don Bosco who profoundly influenced his life and work. Learn more about her below! Margherita “Margaret” Occhiena When asked to go with … Continue reading Braves Serve at LA Regional Food Bank to Kick Off Don Bosco Week—Honoring Mama Margaret’s Legacy
Cagliero 11 – February 2026
Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions, We send you the 2026 February Cagliero 11 bulletin: please print for the community Notice Board /oratory /school… and / or forward it to the confreres and to the people interested in it. IN THIS ISSUE • Greetings from Géza Nádudvari SDB, CORAM/RCMA (Regional Coordinator for Missionary Animation) Central-North Europe Region; • “Niger: Preaching without preaching”, by Fr. Jorge Mario Crisafulli … Continue reading Cagliero 11 – February 2026
The Rector Major Speaks to the Young People of the Salesian Youth Movement
(ANS – Rome) – Renewing a “beautiful tradition” of the Rector Majors, for the Feast of Don Bosco 2026 the 11th Successor of Don Bosco, Fr. Fabio Attard, will deliver a message of hope and engagement to the young people of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM). The Rector Major emphasizes three main points. First, Fr. Attard refers to the Strenna message for 2026, renewing the invitation … Continue reading The Rector Major Speaks to the Young People of the Salesian Youth Movement
Feast of Don Bosco: Happiness Multiplies When Shared
(ANS – Milan) – In view of the Feast of Don Bosco, celebrated on January 31, the Fondazione Opera Don Bosco Onlusrenews its commitment to the world’s most vulnerable children and young people, presenting a model of aid that has grown and expanded over time: long-distance support for educational communities. Alongside traditional long-distance support, which enables thousands of children to receive assistance, protection, and opportunities for growth, a … Continue reading Feast of Don Bosco: Happiness Multiplies When Shared
“Good Christians and Joyful Citizens”: Don Bosco’s Educational Joy
(ANS – Rome) – Among Don Bosco’s most well-known expressions, one in particular effectively summarizes his educational vision: forming “good Christians and honest citizens.” Numerous scholars—including Pietro Braido, who speaks of a true formula of Salesian educational humanism—have shown how this synthesis expresses a project of integral education, capable of uniting lived faith, human maturity, and social responsibility. In this context, cheerfulness is not an accessory … Continue reading “Good Christians and Joyful Citizens”: Don Bosco’s Educational Joy
Promulgation of the 5th Edition of the Ratio
(ANS – Rome) – On January 26, 2026, the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, officially promulgated the fifth edition of The Formation of the Salesians of Don Bosco – Principles and Norms – Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis et Studiorum. This date was chosen because it marks the simple yet fruitful beginning of our existence and vocation as Salesians. On that day in 1854, Rua, Cagliero, Artiglia, and Rocchietti … Continue reading Promulgation of the 5th Edition of the Ratio
Young People, Leadership, and Witness: Fr. Fabio Attard in Dialogue with the SYM at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
(ANS – Rome) – On the evening of Tuesday, January 28, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Rome, a dialogue titled “Fr. Fabio Attard in Dialogue with the Young People of the Salesian Youth Movement” took place. The event was moderated by RAI journalist Benedetta Rinaldi, a former Salesian past pupil. The meeting, which was also livestreamed on the ANS YouTube channel, was part of the … Continue reading Young People, Leadership, and Witness: Fr. Fabio Attard in Dialogue with the SYM at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Anecdotes of Mercy: How Don Bosco Corrected Without Humiliating
(ANS – Rome) – Correcting without humiliating is one of the most delicate challenges in education. Don Bosco faced it throughout his life, transforming correction into an authentic act of mercy. In his writings and in the recollections of his contemporaries, a constant conviction emerges: correction is not about venting an educator’s irritation, but about helping young people grow. For this reason, he warns: “It is … Continue reading Anecdotes of Mercy: How Don Bosco Corrected Without Humiliating
Two Worlds / Dos Mundos
By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Lord Jesus, when You taught the ‘Beatitudes,’ it might seem that you intended to puzzle us. What you taught there on the hillside seemed so contrary to our way of thinking. Keep us company now as we seek to fathom more deeply your meaning. Surely however, you did want to tell us for our own good to stay aware that … Continue reading Two Worlds / Dos Mundos
Discover Treasures at Our Charity Shop – Free for Those in Need
(Boyle Heights, California ) – Looking for quality clothing or household items without spending a dime? Our Charity Shop is here to help! Stocked entirely through generous donations, we offer clothing for children and adults as well as houseware items, all available completely free to anyone in need. We warmly invite you to visit us on the last Saturday of every month, from 8:00 AM … Continue reading Discover Treasures at Our Charity Shop – Free for Those in Need
Three Words That Have Educated Generations: Reason, Religion, and Loving-Kindness
(ANS – Rome) – When Don Bosco presented his Preventive System, he summarized it in three simple yet powerful words: reason, religion, and loving kindness. On these three pillars, he educated thousands of young people in Valdocco and in many other houses, and on these same foundations the Salesian world continues to build schools, oratories, and social works throughout the world. This is not an … Continue reading Three Words That Have Educated Generations: Reason, Religion, and Loving-Kindness
Mary Help of Christians, the True Treasurer of Valdocco
(ANS – Rome) – To fully understand Don Bosco’s relationship with Providence, one need only look at Valdocco: works that grew without initial capital, churches built in remarkably short periods of time, and hundreds of children to feed, clothe, and educate every day. Faced with these challenges, Don Bosco would calmly repeat that “Providence has never failed us,” and he would immediately add, with his … Continue reading Mary Help of Christians, the True Treasurer of Valdocco
Salesian Fr. Enio Esteves Dies in Plane Crash
(ANS – Taisha) – “With hope in the Risen Christ, we sadly announce the passing of Fr. Enio Esteves. Until the very last moment of his life, he lived out his missionary vocation in service of the Amazonian peoples of our country. We are united in prayer for his eternal rest.” With these words, the Salesian Province of Ecuador announced the death of Fr. Esteves, who … Continue reading Salesian Fr. Enio Esteves Dies in Plane Crash
Valdocco Prepares to Celebrate the Solemnity of St. John Bosco with a Rich Cultural, Spiritual, and Pastoral Program
(ANS – Turin) – In preparation for the Solemnity of St. John Bosco, to be celebrated on Saturday, January 31, the Salesian complex of Valdocco and the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin are once again offering a wide-ranging program for 2026. The initiative brings together cultural reflection, educational offerings, artistic events, and liturgical celebrations, providing the Salesian Family, the faithful, and the … Continue reading Valdocco Prepares to Celebrate the Solemnity of St. John Bosco with a Rich Cultural, Spiritual, and Pastoral Program
Diocesan Inquiry Into the Cause of the Servant of God Antonieta Böhm Declared Valid
(ANS – Vatican City) – On January 26, 2026, the General Postulator for the Causes of Saints of the Salesian Family, Fr. Pierluigi Cameroni, received official notification that the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, during its Ordinary Congress on December 17, 2025, declared the diocesan inquiry into the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Antonieta Böhm—a professed sister of the … Continue reading Diocesan Inquiry Into the Cause of the Servant of God Antonieta Böhm Declared Valid
Salesian Provincial “Gathering of Troops”for Prayer, Listening, and the Path Forward
By Bro. Tom Mass, SDB, Province Economer (San Francisco, CA) – This past week, Monday, January 19 – 21, the Salesian Society of Don Bosco in the Western United States gathered at St. Anthony Retreat in Three Rivers for a few days of “gathering the troops” for prayer, reflection, and family time. Based on a long history of various Provincial Assembly Days, this gathering had … Continue reading Salesian Provincial “Gathering of Troops”for Prayer, Listening, and the Path Forward
JC Montenegro to Present at NFCYM Exchange
A Province Youth Ministry Team Announcement (Los Angeles, California) – The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry Exchange is one of the Church’s premier gatherings for those serving young people. From February 1–4, 2026, in Louisville, KY, parish leaders, diocesan staff, and ministry professionals from across the country will come together for formation, collaboration, and renewal. Exchange is designed to strengthen the mission of youth … Continue reading JC Montenegro to Present at NFCYM Exchange
Pope Leo XIV to Visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
(ANS – Rome) – It was announced today, January 23, by the Vicariate of Rome that Pope Leo XIV will make his first pastoral visit to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Castro Pretorio on Sunday, February 22. The event is expected to be a historic moment of grace for the parish community and for the entire Salesian Family. The visit is … Continue reading Pope Leo XIV to Visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
“The Dream That Changed a Life”: From a Nine-Year-Old’s Dream to the Discernment of a Mission
(ANS – Rome) – With the Novena to St. John Bosco beginning today (1/22/2025), ANS is offering a series of articles intended to accompany this time of preparation for the Feast of the Saint of Youth through a genuine spiritual and charismatic journey. Starting from the original call, narrated in the dream of the nine-year-old in “The Dream That Changed a Life,” the journey moves … Continue reading “The Dream That Changed a Life”: From a Nine-Year-Old’s Dream to the Discernment of a Mission
“A Home for Those Who Have None”: The Kitchen at Valdocco and the Family Style
(ANS – Rome) – If the dream of the nine-year-old reveals the “why” of Don Bosco’s life, the kitchen at Valdocco tells the “how.” In nineteenth-century Turin, shaped by rapid industrialization and populated by young people who had come from the countryside as apprentices and workers, Don Bosco encountered a new and often invisible form of poverty: young people without families, without homes, and without … Continue reading “A Home for Those Who Have None”: The Kitchen at Valdocco and the Family Style
Juvenile Delinquency: Borgo Ragazzi Don Bosco Relaunches Its Model of Intervention Based on Prevention and Social Mediation
(ANS – Rome) – Moving beyond an emergency-driven mindset and putting education back at the center, through cohesion among all social stakeholders. This is the appeal launched by Borgo Ragazzi Don Bosco with the conference “The Human Face of Juvenile Delinquency – Understanding to Reactivate the Future Through Education, Community, and Intervention Systems,” scheduled for January 30, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m., at its headquarters … Continue reading Juvenile Delinquency: Borgo Ragazzi Don Bosco Relaunches Its Model of Intervention Based on Prevention and Social Mediation
Digi Evangeli: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jan. 25, 2026 (English and Spanish)
By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English True repentance brings the light of Christ alive, which helps us to let go all the unwanted burden from our life. May the Light of Christ inspire us to become his faithful disciple. Blessings. Reflexión en Español El verdadero arrepentimiento hace que la luz de Cristo brille en nosotros, que nos ayude a liberarnos de todas las … Continue reading Digi Evangeli: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jan. 25, 2026 (English and Spanish)
A Great Light Has Risen / Una Gran Luz ha Surgido
By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The Church Christ founded was not to be confined to out-of-the-way Nazareth. There, they wanted to hurl Jesus off Nazareth’s cliff. Instead, Christ’s Church had its public start in the Jordan Valley where Jesus was baptized by John. Impelled by the Spirit, in conflict with Satan, He further prepared for His mission. Then He preached the Kingdom of Heaven widely … Continue reading A Great Light Has Risen / Una Gran Luz ha Surgido
“Do Whatever He Tells You”: Closing Ceremony of the Salesian Family Spirituality Days Marked by Gratitude, Commitment, and New Wine
(ANS – Turin) – In an atmosphere charged with emotion, gratitude, and shared responsibility, the final moment of the Salesian Family Spirituality Days, held in Turin–Valdocco, took place on the morning of Sunday, January 18, 2026. The event concluded four intense days of listening, prayer, discussion, and communion, followed both in person and online by a large audience: over 18,200 people connected via live streaming, … Continue reading “Do Whatever He Tells You”: Closing Ceremony of the Salesian Family Spirituality Days Marked by Gratitude, Commitment, and New Wine
Serving as Disciples: The Final Eucharist Reaffirms the Mission of the Salesian Family
(ANS – Turin) – On the morning of Sunday, January 18, 2026, the Salesian Family gathered at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Turin–Valdocco for the concluding Eucharistic Celebration of the 44th Salesian Family Spirituality Days, presided over by the Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard. This pivotal moment offered a spiritual synthesis of the journey, where listening to the Word and participating in … Continue reading Serving as Disciples: The Final Eucharist Reaffirms the Mission of the Salesian Family
The Lay Groups Fair at the Salesian Family Spirituality Days: A Space for Encounter and Communion
(ANS – Turin) – On the afternoon of the second day of the Salesian Family Spirituality Days, the Lay Groups Fair of the Salesian Family took place, offering a particularly meaningful moment of mutual acquaintance, sharing, and charismatic reflection. The Purpose of the Fair The primary goal of the Lay Groups Fair was to promote understanding of the origins of each Association and the initial … Continue reading The Lay Groups Fair at the Salesian Family Spirituality Days: A Space for Encounter and Communion
Don Bosco Novena: Let Us Pray Together January 22 to January 30
(Los Angeles, California) – In preparation for the Feast of St. John Bosco, let us join in a novena to God through the intercession of our beloved founder, St. John Bosco, whose feast we will celebrate on Saturday, January 31. The Strenna for 2026 reminds us that all our initiatives are to be rooted in Christ, led by discerning his call, and responding as Don … Continue reading Don Bosco Novena: Let Us Pray Together January 22 to January 30
Launch of the “Let’s Not Leave the Most Vulnerable Children in the Dark” Campaign by Salesiani per il Sociale
(ANS – Rome) – Gen Z finds itself caught between the desire to build its own future and widespread emotional vulnerability, marked by a disenchanted view of adults—who are no longer seen as role models—yet accompanied by a clear-eyed awareness of the world. This is the picture outlined by Salesiani per il Sociale, a network of associations committed to the care and protection of minors … Continue reading Launch of the “Let’s Not Leave the Most Vulnerable Children in the Dark” Campaign by Salesiani per il Sociale
Don Bosco: Historical Research and Visual Culture — A New Exhibition Opens Dialogue Between Salesian Tradition, Academic Research, and the Languages of Visual Culture
(ANS – Rome) – The exhibition “Don Bosco: From Biographies to Comics” opened at the Pontifical Salesian University with a day of study and in-depth reflection aimed at placing the figure of Don Bosco within a broader horizon of historical, cultural, and communicative analysis. From the outset, the initiative was conceived as an opportunity for dialogue between Salesian scholarship and contemporary academic debate, bringing together … Continue reading Don Bosco: Historical Research and Visual Culture — A New Exhibition Opens Dialogue Between Salesian Tradition, Academic Research, and the Languages of Visual Culture
Service That Builds Community and Shapes Young Hearts
By JC Montenegro, PhD, Executive Director of the Salesian Family Youth Center (Boyle Heights, California) – It is often interesting how meaningful experiences begin with something simple. In this case, it started with an email from Gabriela Gordillo-Banuelos, Director of the Center for Service and Justice, sharing that more than twelve seniors from Loyola High School were looking for a place to complete their required service … Continue reading Service That Builds Community and Shapes Young Hearts
Opening of the Diocesan Phase of the Cause for the Beatification of Fr. Gaetano Nicosia
(ANS – Macao) – On January 17, 2026, the Church of Macao experienced a day filled with memory, gratitude, and hope with the official opening of the diocesan inquiry into the Cause for the Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Gaetano Nicosia, a Salesian missionary who dedicated his life to the service of those afflicted with Hansen’s disease, whom he lovingly called, with … Continue reading Opening of the Diocesan Phase of the Cause for the Beatification of Fr. Gaetano Nicosia
Fr. Elia Comini, Priest and Martyr, to Be Beatified on September 27, 2026
(ANS – Vatican City) – On January 2, 2026, Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra, Substitute of the Vatican Secretariat of State, informed His Eminence Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, Archbishop of Bologna, that Pope Leo XIV had accepted the proposal to celebrate the Rite of Beatification of the Venerable Servants of God Ubaldo Marchinoni, diocesan priest; Fr. Elia Comini, Salesian of Don Bosco; and Fr. Martino Capelli, … Continue reading Fr. Elia Comini, Priest and Martyr, to Be Beatified on September 27, 2026
Salesian Cooperators: Don Bosco’s Prophetic Dream Continues Through History, Life, and the Future
(ANS – Turin) – During the afternoon of the third day of the Salesian Family Spirituality Days, special attention was given to the Association of Salesian Cooperators, protagonists of a rich and well-structured sharing that wove together memory, present life, and a prophetic vision of the future, in preparation for the 150th anniversary of the Association’s foundation (1876–2026). The session, animated by the World Council … Continue reading Salesian Cooperators: Don Bosco’s Prophetic Dream Continues Through History, Life, and the Future
SDB and FMA Youth Ministry Sectors Reflect on Young People’s Dreams for the Salesian Youth Movement
(ANS – Rome) – On January 15, 2026, the Youth Ministry Sectors of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) began the new year with renewed enthusiasm and a shared commitment to young people, inspired by the profound love of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello for younger generations. During the afternoon, the two sectors took part in … Continue reading SDB and FMA Youth Ministry Sectors Reflect on Young People’s Dreams for the Salesian Youth Movement
‘The Gospel is a Celebration’: Lectio Divina on the Wedding at Cana at SFSD2026
(ANS – Turin) – After a very intense and stimulating first day, on the morning of Friday, January 16, 2026, participants in the Salesian Family Spirituality Days received a new and rich collection of insights and reflections through a lectio divina led by Turin deacon Paolo De Martino on the Gospel passage of the Wedding at Cana (Jn 2:1–11), which provides the theme for this … Continue reading ‘The Gospel is a Celebration’: Lectio Divina on the Wedding at Cana at SFSD2026
Salesian Family Spirituality Days 2026: from Hope in Jesus, the Trust that Drives Service
(ANS – Turin) – In a spirit of enthusiasm and fraternity, the 44th Salesian Family Spirituality Days (SFSD) began on the afternoon of Thursday, January 15, 2026, in the Teatro Grande at Valdocco in Turin. Representatives of the many groups that make up the Salesian Family gathered around Fr. Fabio Attard, the 11th Successor of Don Bosco, to listen to his reflections on the deeper … Continue reading Salesian Family Spirituality Days 2026: from Hope in Jesus, the Trust that Drives Service