Fr. Paul was an inspiration to my husband Deacon Ed and myself. We became very close when he was in Tampa. He went to the Vatican and sent us a signed note from the pope and a papal blessing. That was the kind of man he was, he was always concerned about others. He was so spiritual and so funny. He will be greatly missed. I am sorry now I … Continue reading Memories of Fr. Paul Chuong Nguyen
Fr. Paul Chuong Nguyen, SDB, a member of the New Rochelle Province, suffered a heart attack on the morning of March 8 and died in his room in Rosemead, Calif., where he had been serving in the Salesian community since 2014 as coordinator of the Youth Renewal Center retreat house. He was 64 years old and had been a professed Salesian for more than 43 … Continue reading Father Paul Chuong Nguyen, SDB (1958-2023)
By Socorro M. Manzanilla Father Paul was our good shepherd for almost a decade. Fr. Paul ‘s vision of raising up the retreat center focused on getting to know all his parishioners, youth and greater community, as well as our Vietnamese brothers and sisters. He was open about sharing accounts of his journey from Vietnam to the United States and grateful to be a Salesian … Continue reading Our Good Shepherd
By Sheila Kun, Salesian Cooperator If I have to depict the life of Fr. Paul, the word “restless” came to mind. Without a doubt, Fr. Paul was a true SDB who was restless all his life; he could not sit still to rest or take a decent meal. He was always full of creative ideas to plan for a new project or ways to improve … Continue reading Fr. Paul Chuong Nguyen A “Restless” Life Well Lived!
By Luis Chacon, Salesian Volunteers Coordinator The Salesian Volunteers Program is mourning the loss of Fr. Paul, a Salesian of Don Bosco who recently passed away. Fr. Paul was a true Salesian Missionary at heart and played a vital role in the success of the Salesian Volunteers Program. Fr. Paul was a beacon of hope for the poorest and most needy in society, and his … Continue reading Fr. Paul, a Salesian Missionary of Empathy and Service
By Fr. Ed Liptak Los Evangelios de San Juan prefieren enseñar quién es Jesús y por qué debemos creer en él recordando algunos de los grandes signos que Jesús realizó. El domingo pasado escuchamos cómo la mujer samaritana en el pozo lo reveló como posiblemente “el Cristo” a los habitantes de su pueblo. Jesús mismo confirmó que era realmente el Mesías. Los habitantes del pueblo … Continue reading Herramientas Didácticas de Juan
St. John’s Gospels prefer to teach who Jesus is and why we should believe in him by recalling several of the great signs Jesus worked. Last Sunday we heard of how the Samaritan woman at the well revealed him as possibly “the Christ” to her townsfolk. Jesus himself confirmed that he was indeed the Messiah. The townsfolk confessed him to be “Savior of the world.” … Continue reading John’s Teaching Tools
By Bro. Al Vu, SDB Over the course of three days, February 24-26, 2023, thousands descended upon Anaheim, California for the annual Archdiocese of Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. It is the largest gathering of Catholic educators, catechists, and ministers in the nation. This year’s theme: Embrace Grace fueled the many workshops, presentations, and keynotes. In his keynote, Bishop Joseph Espaillat, an auxiliary bishop of … Continue reading Religious Education Congress 2023: Embrace Grace
Dr. Juan Carlos Quirarte’s Message on Salesian Mission Day The annual celebration of Mission Day in the Salesian Province of the Western United States was held recently, and it was a momentous occasion as Juan Carlos Quirarte Ph. D, a former Salesian priest who now works for an organization linked to the United Nations, was invited to share his thoughts on the “Strenna” of the … Continue reading Understanding Violence and Building a Better World
By Fr. Vien Nguyen, SDB “How will we bring this huge statue of Mary Helps of Christians to the LA Congress at the Anaheim Convention?” It was the question when we first saw the seven feet tall statue of the Blessed Mother Mary, which is located in the rectory at Saint Mary Parish in East LA. The presence of the statue of Mary throughout the … Continue reading “Pointing to Mary…” At LA Religious Education Congress
By Luis Chacon As a Salesian lay missionary, I had the honor of promoting the Salesian mission at the Annual Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, California. This event provided an opportunity to share the Salesian Charism with a broader audience, particularly within the framework of the “Strenna” of the Rector Major of the Salesians this year, which focuses on the lay dimension in the family … Continue reading A Missionary’s Experience: Promoting the Salesian Charism at the Annual Religious Education Congress
By Sr. Mary Greenan, FMA It was at the same time both simple and profound. Three key factors were on display representing three essential elements of the Salesian booth at the LA Religious Education Congress 2023: 1) The Salesian name or ‘brand,’ 2) Education of the young and 3) Don Bosco appearing behind the shoulder of the towering statue of a life-size Mary, Help of … Continue reading The Booth: From the Inside Out
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