A Letter from the Provincial Coordinator for Salesian Schools Dear Salesian Family and Friends,  As we enter into this Holy Week, I am reminded of Don Bosco’s adage: “We must cultivate charity in the habit of humility.” Educative and pastoral charity is at the heart of his educational approach to working with the young.   Placing the Young at the Center Far too often the … Continue reading Letter From the Province

By Luis Chacon On March 24, the Salesian Family Youth Center initiated a systematization process to analyze and document their best pastoral practices. This process aims to maintain and promote these practices while serving as an example and reference for other similar institutions. During the meeting, the team identified four specific objectives to be achieved in the coming months of work. The general objective is … Continue reading The Salesian Family Youth Center Enhances Best Pastoral Practices

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Dos eventos separados son recordados este domingo antes de la Pascua. El primero es la entrada triunfal del Señor en Jerusalén. El segundo evento es el de la Pasión del Señor. En domingos pasados hemos leído el Evangelio de San Juan, pero este día volvemos al de San Mateo honrando tanto la entrada como la Pasión del Señor. El relato … Continue reading Domingo de Ramos: Pasión del Señor

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Two separate events are recalled on this Sunday before Easter. The first is the Lord’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. The second event is that of the Lord’s Passion. On past Sundays we have met the Gospel of St. John, but this day returns to that of St. Matthew honoring both the Entry and the Lord’s Passion. Matthew’s account is detailed … Continue reading Palm Sunday: Passion of the Lord

By Luis Chacon Last week, from Tuesday to Thursday, the workers of LAUSD went on strike, causing all district schools to close. For many parents, this posed a significant challenge as they didn’t have the means to care for their children during the day. As a result, many young students were left without supervision and were at risk of spending the day on the streets. … Continue reading Salesian Family Youth Center Steps Up During LAUSD Strike

Abstracted by Sheila Kun RN, BA, BSN, MS. Now that we know how prevalent stroke is from last week’s statistics (1 in 6 people), I feel it is prudent for us to review the warning signs so that we can render help right away. The following is from the American Stroke Association. It is very well written. I hope you find time reading it.  F.A.S.T. … Continue reading Care Ministry: Stroke – Know the Symptoms For FAST Actions

By Luis Chacon Last Friday, a sporadic Homeless Outreach was carried out by Salesian Youth Leaders of the Province. Year after year, Salesian Youth Leadership Conferences (SYLC) are held with a Social Justice activity to invite young Salesian leaders to make a change in the community. This year, Miguel, a student at Bosco Technical Institute, who was a member of the SYLC organizing team in … Continue reading Salesian Youth Make a Difference

By Luis Chacon The car wash was a huge success, and the community came together in support of the Leadership Team. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved, the fundraiser was able to raise enough funds to pay for the High School Senior expenses like prom, grad night, yearbook, and other necessary expenses. The Salesian Family Youth Center at Roosevelt High School … Continue reading Salesian Family Youth Center Supports Public High School Students in Their Achievements & Celebrations