Salesian Family Youth Center of Los Angeles Advocates for Education and Small Business in Washington DC

By JC Montenegro, Ph.D. The Salesian Family Youth Center of Los Angeles recently had the honor of participating in the ACCESS DC event, hosted by the LA Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC. This event provided a platform for small businesses to meet with members of Congress representing California and advocate for equal opportunities. During these meetings, the Salesian Family Youth Center emphasized the significance … Continue reading Salesian Family Youth Center of Los Angeles Advocates for Education and Small Business in Washington DC

Joining Forces with the United Nations

By Luis Chacon Empowering Youth for a Better Future through Collaboration with Fr. Thom Pallithanam and the Salesian Western Province  We are excited to share that JC Montenegro and I, representing the United States Western Province, are collaborating with Fr. Thomas Pallithanam, SDB, Salesian Representative to the United Nations, to participate in The Youth Forum. We are also proud to be taking a young representative … Continue reading Joining Forces with the United Nations

Two Months After Earthquake, Thousands of People in Aleppo are Living Holy Week

(ANS – Aleppo) – “We are trying to return to normalcy, but we are still in a waiting mode,” say Salesian missionaries in Aleppo, who are experiencing another special Holy Week together with the local population. The normalcy is represented by the resumption of activities for more than a thousand children and youth at the Salesian Youth Center in Aleppo, while the waiting “is due … Continue reading Two Months After Earthquake, Thousands of People in Aleppo are Living Holy Week

The Spiritual Heart of SUE Province: The Marian Shrine of Stony Point

(ANS – Stony Point) – Don Bosco had two very important women in his life: his earthly mother, Mamma Margaret, the heart of the Preventive System, and his heavenly mother, Mary Help of Christians, the heart of his work with the young, the poor, and the founding of the Congregation. A few years after his priestly ordination and the fragile beginning of his work with … Continue reading The Spiritual Heart of SUE Province: The Marian Shrine of Stony Point

Wonder of Wonders

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB All that happened to Christ, his dread in the garden, unlawful arrest, false hearing with Caiaphas, unjust trial before Pilate, bloody scourging and mockery, death by crucifixion, lungs and heart pierced by a spear, laid in another’s tomb, all this was next to unbelievable. Jesus was Son of God! But we know too, the depths of hatred and evil man … Continue reading Wonder of Wonders

Care Ministry: Stroke Risk Factors You Can Control, Treat, and Improve

Abstracted by Sheila Kun RN, BA, BSN, MS. The most often asked question with most medical conditions is: “How can I prevent this problem?” On the topic of stroke prevention, from the American Stroke Association, the following risk factors are depicted for your reference.  High Blood Pressure High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a leading cause of stroke and the most significant controllable risk factor. … Continue reading Care Ministry: Stroke Risk Factors You Can Control, Treat, and Improve

Reflections on the Retreat for the Parishes of Santa María and Santa Isabel

By Luis Chacon On a recent weekend, the Salesian High School Bishop Mora hosted a retreat for the leaders and servants of the Parishes of Santa María and Santa Isabel, led by Father Marcos Castillo with the theme of the Broken Christ. During the retreat, participants were able to reflect on the Broken Christ and what it means for us as individuals and as a … Continue reading Reflections on the Retreat for the Parishes of Santa María and Santa Isabel

Opening Doors

By Luis Chacon Salesian Youth Explore the Molaa Museum and City of Long Beach, Thanks to Chamber of Commerce Women in Leadership Series The Salesian Family Youth Center is excited to announce that thanks to the Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Leadership Series at the Molaa Museum, we have obtained tickets for some of our young leaders from the Salesian Oratory of Saint Dominic Savio … Continue reading Opening Doors